THREE groups are vying to take over the recently-closed Red House Museum in Gomersal, Kirklees Council has confirmed.
The authority invited expressions of interest in taking on the building (pictured) in a community asset transfer after the museum was closed in December.
No details have been provided as to who the groups are and how they intend to use the building, but a decision is expected at the beginning of next month.
The Grade-II listed building, which has links to the Brontes, was a victim of budget cuts.
A spokesman said: “By the submission deadline of the 6 March 2017, we received five expressions of interest in total – two for Dewsbury Museum and three for Red House.
“The next stage of this process will be for the council to assess the submissions received.”
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