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Food for thought as Batley booms

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Published date24 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
In recent months several new food outlets have opened in Batley town centre and business owners have described the place as 'thriving' and even 'booming', with visitors coming from across West Yorkshire and beyond, many to check out the various dining options, including Indian and Italian restaurants, fried chicken outlets and more

One shop worker joked: "Business is booming - the boss has already taken six holidays this year."

Fizza, who helps promote food businesses on social media, described Batley as "really up and coming" thanks to "amazing new food spots".

And she said the food on offer had diversified and now included a sushi bar as well as outlets serving dishes with Pakistani influences.

Fizza was in Batley on Monday to help promote Dixons Milk Ices at

Batley Plaza, and she also works with the nearby My Peshawar which is receiving rave reviews online for its freshly cooked Pakistani-style offer. Other outlets nearby include Sushibox, Kluckaroo's and Frurt.

Some older Batley residents are not fully convinced by Batley's emerging popularity.

They often complain about two things - the litter and the parking problems. Some said cars were often parked on pave- ments or near junctions. And they would prefer a wider range of retailers.

It used to be quiet... now it is with lots of Batley is a nice I love it Masood Iqbal "There are too many food outlets - but no independent shops," according to John and Jennifer Nicholson.

"We used to have greengrocers, butchers and bread shops, but now there are no individual shops," adds Jennifer.

John admits that Batley looks better than it once did: "I suppose it's better having takeaways than boarded-up shops. There's a variety if you are into that."

Anne and Cath remembered very different times in Batley and they aren't at all happy with the changes.

"What is there to say about Batley?" says Anne.

"There are nail bars and takeaways. It would be a dead town if it wasn't for...

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