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This unfortunately is a bulldozer that has been waiting to move in for some years. I am not sure if there is a will to keep this building and I believe Brighouse Civic Society and/or some private individuals have tried but failed for heritage funding. Without heritage funding as a privately owned site this is going to be a a demolition. The last I heard the site was part sold to the Venue Group during the row about the "Ritz" name. Perhaps someone could save the dance floor.... but it will need some polish and tlc in its new home. If I'm honest it needed some tlc last time I went. It almost feels like this building will burn to the ground soon to allow the redevelopment to proceed, a bit like the wonkey pub in the midlands. I dont think there is enough money in this for the private intestors... there appears to be too much damage now.....

Sad to see, are the bats still in the roof or have the thieves nicked them too. Great memories of the first venue on my return to the scene in 2013. Loved the Repossessed events, the music, the people the dancing. I was hoping we could move to the civic hall again....but not this time. Hope to be back for a shuffle at the Mead Hall in the autumn. Richard

Apparently the place has shut its doors again see local newspaper report: http://www.brighouseecho.co.uk/news/ritz-ballroom-forced-to-close-again-with-all-future-events-cancelled-1-8612565 I have heard a rumour this time its for good and Ginger is looking at holding the next night at the Brighouse Civic Hall on 21/7/17. Confirmation would be nice or people will find another venue.........or turn up and be disappointed!!!