£3 billion investment will
regenerate the District
Place
Investors are waking up to Bradford as a location of choice
Quality of life in the district is growing at a rapid pace as the city centre experiences an unprecedented renaissance with investments in city living, commercial and retail projects, supported by a growing programme of cultural and leisure activities. The success of our city centre is fundamental to the district's reputation.
Economic Strategy
The Bradford Economic Strategy identifies 3 priorities for action relating to place. Click on the links below to read more
Enhancing Transport and Connectivity
Effective and sustainable connections enabling growth
Changing Perceptions
A positive external image and sense of local pride
Shaping Quality Places
A location of choice in which to live, work and invest
Projects
Eastbrook Hall
Eastbrook Hall is the largest and most important building in the 20 acre / 8 hectare Little Germany Conservation Area, in which 55 of the 85 buildings are listed, many being Victorian textile warehouses. The area was once the heart of UK's finished woollen goods trade.
Mirror Pool City Park
The Mirror Pool City Park, located within the Bowl Neighbourhood, is the signature project of the Bradford City Centre Masterplan. It will be an iconic landmark for Bradford and a foyer to a new city centre.
Canal Road Corridor
The initial proposal to consider the reinstatement of the Bradford Canal has evolved into a far more ambitious project to regenerate the corridor between Shipley and Bradford with the canal at its heart – the Canal Road Corridor.
News
£2.5 million Myra Shay Scheme officially opened
30 Jul 2008
The official opening of Bradford’s newest recreation facility gave youngsters the opportunity to show off their football skills.
A range of activities were on offer at Myra Shay on Saturday to celebrate the £2.5 million facility and thank those who have taken part in the Regen 2000 drive in Barkerend.
Regional development agency Yorkshire Forward provided Regen 2000 with £28 million to spend in the area – sparking £120 million investment.
Scaffolding comes down on Eastbrook Hall
31 Jul 2008
The renovation of Bradford’s distinctive Eastbrook Hall is nearing completion following a lengthy project to rebuild the facade.
The stained glass window, situated at the Leeds Road main entrance of the former Methodist chapel in Little Germany, is being carefully restored by Shona Mcinnes, of Leadline Studio in Halifax. Scaffolding, which has been shrouding the work, was being removed today.
The hall is being redeveloped as offices and apartments at a cost of £12 million.
Final details agreed in City of Film bid
31 Jul 2008
Bradford’s plan to become the world’s first City of Film moved a step closer yesterday as the final details of the bid were agreed.
A letter of support was signed by members of the board hoping to bring the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation creative city title to Bradford. As well as being home to the National Media Museum, those behind the bid believe Bradford’s wealth of film history could tip the scales in its favour.
