A leading business group is moving its Huddersfield headquarters.

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, which has hundreds of member firms across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield, is set to leave its Lockwood Park offices – where its lease is coming to an end – to take up space at the John Smith’s Stadium.

The chamber, which has 16 staff, will occupy a large open plan office at the stadium, but will also retain its presence at the Elsie Whiteley Centre in Halifax.

The chamber’s offices at Westgate, Wakefield, are up for sale but will also be used by the chamber while the search for a buyer continues.

Staff including MYExport Hub, the chamber’s international trade arm, will be located at the stadium.

Chamber chief executive Martin Hathaway said: “The move to John Smith’s Stadium is a really positive step for us.

“Our new office is well-located within the Mid Yorkshire region and has access to fantastic on-site facilities.

“By bringing the chamber team together under one roof this will make for more efficient working – improving the service to our members and ensuring continued success throughout Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.”

He said: “We will continue to have an office within the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre in Halifax and MYExport Hub will run a flexible appointment service in Wakefield.”

The chamber will begin working from the stadium office on Monday, March 23. on March 23.

The chamber and the stadium – home to Huddersfield Town and Huddersfield Giants – have worked together for a number of years to support local businesses.

Gareth Davies, stadium managing director, said: “I am particularly pleased to be entering into a new chapter of our relationship with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

“The work they do is of crucial importance to the local economy and we look forward to working even more closely with them and their member organisations going forward.”

The chamber announced at the end of January that its Wakefield site was up for sale and that it was reviewing all its property holdings. New Commerce House at 168 Westgate has been home to the chamber since 1991.

The Lockwood Park premises, which are owned by Huddersfield RUFC, have been occupied by the chamber since 2008. The chamber’s lease will expire at the end of March.

Founded 160 years ago, the chamber draws its membership from businesses across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.

The chamber is also part of the British Chambers of Commerce national network and also works with international chambers of commerce.