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10 Nov 2008
Welcome
Welcome to the new bradfordeconomy website, everything you need to know about Bradford's economy.
Bradford is at a turning point in its economic history. Our vision is that Bradford's economy will be a driving force in the region: a place in which business thrives, creating opportunity prosperity and jobs. The Bradford Economic Strategy, produced in 2007 by the Bradford Economic Partnership and Bradford Council sets out a vision for Bradford's economy to 2016, and highlights key priorities for action.
On these pages you will find the very latest information relating to Bradford's economy, including facts and figures, an understanding of the key issues, and updates of the projects and programmes which are helping deliver this strategy and create a prosperous District.
Latest News
Firms lift the gloom with record business
29 Oct 2008
Gloom-busting firms around the district are ignoring the economic blues.
Figures published last week suggest the UK is on the brink of an official recession. But according to Sandy Needham, chief executive of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, many local firms are staying resilient in the face of the economic downturn.
First look at Victoria Place design
1 Oct 2008
This artist’s impression of the latest plans for the proposed flagship development on the site of the former Odeon cinema and bingo hall are exclusively revealed in the Telegraph & Argus today ahead of the start of a public exhibition.
Developer Langtree Artisan has spent two years working up the details of its £55 million New Victoria Place scheme for the derelict city centre site.
Facts & Figures
Current Population
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According to the mid-2006 population projections published by the Office for National Statistics (revised August 2007), Bradford's resident population stands at 491,000, making Bradford the 4th largest metropolitan district in England, and 5th largest in the UK.
Working age population (males aged 16-64, females ages 16-59) is 303,100.
