On this March edition of the Regeneration show, we feature the Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) in Wakefield, highlighting the work it is doing to bring historic areas of the city centre back to life.

In this episode we speak to Paul Gwillian, Heritage Action Zone Officer for Wakefield Council, Anne Lockwood of First Choice Recruitment  & Richard Butterfield from Historic England. We also catch up with Cllr Michael Graham on how the Historic Action Zone benefits the economy of the City Centre and the surrounding area.

In this episode we speak to:

Mark Lynham - Corporate Director for Regeneration & Growth at Wakefield Council

Lorna Malkin - Chief Executive for Castleford Heritage Trust

David Preston - CEO of NABMA (National Markets Authority)

Jo Verrent - Director of Unlimited Disabled Artist Charity

With so many new and exciting developments and projects on the horizon across the Wakefield District, the Regeneration Show will explore what is planned for 2023 and beyond.

In this first show, Dave Adams interviews Mark Lynam, Corporate Director of Regeneration and Economic Growth, and also Kevin Trickett, Chair of Wakefield High Street Task Force, and President of The Wakefield Civic Society.