Despite its decline, locals believe Cross Church Street in Huddersfield can be revitalized with new businesses and improvements.
Huddersfield: Cross Church Street has some long-standing shops and a late-night bar. There are also plenty of restaurants and takeaways.
Over the years, some businesses have closed, but the street still has a steady vibe. Shoppers often visit C Booth & Son, a hardware store, and Althams Travel, a local travel agency.
However, many familiar names have vanished. Back in 2008, you could find places like Flying Circus bar and Videotech DVD shop. Now, newer spots include Istanbul Barkers and Ugarit restaurant.
Opinions on Cross Church Street vary. Skye, 16, thinks it lacks a vibe and needs more fashion stores. She also mentioned safety concerns.
Howard from Linthwaite likes a few businesses but feels the area looks a bit run down. He thinks there are too many takeaways.
Jasper pointed out the uneven paving stones, calling them dangerous. He also mentioned that parking issues make it hard to visit.
Dyari Rasul, who runs Istanbul Barbers, has been there for ten years. He hopes for improvements with the Kirklees Blueprint plan.
Dyari is concerned about high parking fees and the possibility of the street becoming pedestrian-only. Still, he remains optimistic about new developments.
Kirklees Council has raised parking charges recently, making it more expensive to park in Huddersfield. Long-stay parking fees have also increased significantly.
