Haworth’s Visitor Information Centre.

NEGOTIATIONS to keep Haworth’s Visitor Information Centre open by transferring it from Bradford Council to the Bronte Society have ended without success. 

The news, confirmed by Bradford Council, was greeted with dismay by councillors who have been told there is no prospect of saving the facility.

Cllr Sarah Ferriby, Bradford’s portfolio holder for environment, sport and culture, said: “We’ve had successes in transferring various council assets recently, with Ilkley Manor House for example and Ilkley’s visitor information centre which has continued with town council funding. 

“In Saltaire the visitor information point is now in Victoria Hall.

“But despite everybody’s best efforts, sadly it wasn’t to be in Haworth’s case. It’s not always straightforward or viable to transfer services, as the Government pulls its funding. We want to thank the Bronte Society for their interest and for trying to make it happen.”

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