Construction work is due to begin on the new community hub and library that will bring the people of Stocksbridge together in a brilliant new space.
The Stocksbridge Hub 519 building is one of the major pieces of work being undertaken as part of the Stocksbridge Towns Fund projects. It will sit in between Manchester Road and Button Row, near to the junction of Manchester Road and Johnson Street.
The Hub 519 will be the new home of a modern library for Stocksbridge, aligned with flexible, state-of-the-art spaces for business, training and community use. It will encourage collaboration between businesses in the digital, tech, creative, clean growth, professional, scientific and technical sectors, creating highly productive, high value jobs.
The new library space will offer residents a modern library service in the heart of the town. It will replace the current temporary library site across the road in the IKON Church building.
Space will also be created to give opportunities to community facilities and groups to increase the offering of the Hub 519 further.
Those who will be taking up space within the new building is yet to be decided, with discussions ongoing. These will be announced in due course.
R G Carter Construction have been appointed as main contractor for the project. They will move onto the site next month (August 2025) to commence work.
A letter from R G Carter to all residents living near the site will be distributed to outline their commitment to minimising disruption throughout the demolition phase of the current building and construction of its replacement.
The demolition includes the existing Stocksbridge Library building and adjacent former St Luke’s Charity Shop to construct the new multi-storey hub.
To complete this work, R G Carter will set up a compound for welfare and contractor parking; where possible, on the land formerly used for the Stocksbridge Recycling Centre, close to the Co-op store off Johnson Street.
Closures will also be in place on Button Row and the footways surrounding the site, including the cut through from Button Row to Manchester Road.
Construction on the Stocksbridge Hub 519 building will see one of the major Stocksbridge Towns Fund projects come to fruition.
Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge and Co-Chair of the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board, said: “After months of hard work to get here, I’m delighted that Stocksbridge residents will start to see and feel the benefit of the Towns Fund.
“The Stocksbridge 519 Hub is the crown jewel of this project, celebrating our industrial heritage and breathing new life into the heart of Stocksbridge. As your MP, creating healthy high streets for our communities is one of my top priorities. This hub will offer something for residents and businesses alike, while giving the town a building it can feel really proud of.
"With the number 35 Hopper Bus being revived, and the 34 route being restored to Bolstertone, and now Hub 519 construction getting under way, I’m proud that residents are going to start seeing the promise of the Towns Fund being realised.”
Yuri Matischen, Co-Chair of the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board, said: “Visually, this is the largest of the projects due to be undertaken as part of the regeneration of Stocksbridge. It will form a real focal point for the town and benefit not just Stocksbridge residents, but visitors, workers and business owners.
“We are very excited that work will begin on this project. The board has previously released images of what the finished building will look like and these are currently being updated. We look forward to sharing these once they are completed so everyone can see the fantastic facility that is coming.
“Every town needs somewhere where residents can gather, spend time together to socialise or enhance their life chances and learning. This space will provide just that for Stocksbridge and beyond.”
Neal Wheatley; General Manager at RG Carter, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Sheffield City Council and the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board to deliver the Stocksbridge Hub 519 as part of the Manchester Road transformation.
“We look forward to supporting the creation of a vibrant space that fosters collaboration, enhances education and skills, and provides high-quality community services at the heart of the town.”
The Stocksbridge Hub 519 is currently due to open in early 2027.