Late night alcohol licences sought for new Darley Street market
A new market in Bradford will be able to serve alcohol until 23:00 every night if licences are approved.Bradford Council has submitted applications for licences for Darley Street Kitchen and the Market Square at the new Darley Street Market, which, if given the go-ahead, would allow alcohol to be sold and live music to be performed.They would also allow recorded music to be played, as well as films to be shown and indoor sporting events, dance or theatrical performances to be held.Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw said the licences were a "key step for us in ensuring the market will be ready to welcome visitors and make the experience extra special when it is ready to be opened".
Mr Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's portfolio holder for regeneration, planning and transport, added: "By having these in place it will allow us to hold live performances and create a really vibrant atmosphere in the new space."We know the new market will be a real game changer for the city centre. "It will provide a much-needed connection between the already completed improvement work in the area around North Parade, and the new public spaces and traffic-free areas at the lower end of town."The project to regenerate markets in Bradford has included replacing the old Oastler and Kirkgate markets at a cost of £31m.The new 43,000 sq ft (4,000 sq m) Darley Street Market building will have three trading floors aimed at welcoming independent traders and live entertainment.The market was originally due to open in 2024, but the council has since said it would open later this year.
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