Efforts to transform Halifax's Piece Hall have moved forward after three companies were appointed by Calderdale Council to work on the scheme.

LDN Architects has been selected to draw up plans for the new-look property, while L&R Consulting will act as business planners to ensure the site's sustainable future. Wafer Hadley has been appointed by the local authority to lead the heritage interpretation and activity planning at Piece Hall, and help transform it into a major attraction.

Calderdale Council's plans will see Piece Hall turned into a European-style piazza, with a dedicated space outlining the role of the property in Yorkshire's history. Image: Artist's impression of Piece Hall - Iain Denby