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4 days ago
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Grant scheme aims to increase city's café culture
Money is being offered to businesses in Bradford in a bid to increase café culture in the city. Bradford Council is running a pilot scheme to help pay for outdoor furniture and equipment, with the aim of adding "vibrancy to the street scene". Applicants can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to buy items such as tables, chairs, planters and lighting as well covering the costs of installation. The scheme is currently only available to businesses on those roads "most impacted" by the recent £48m Transforming Cities Fund works, the council said. Alex Ross-Shaw, the council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport said: "We welcome applications from businesses to introduce outdoor seating which will take advantage of the wonderful new pedestrianised areas. "Our team have been visiting the local hospitality businesses in the eligible area to inform them of the grants and encourage them to consider expanding and use the new environment to increase trading. "Anyone wanting to put outdoor seating facilities on the public highway such as chairs, tables, barriers, menu boards, parasols and associated structures, needs to first seek approval by applying for an Outdoor Seating Licence." The eligible streets are: Market Street Bank Street Broadway Bridge Street Hall Ings Tyrrel Street Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Bradford Council Visitor numbers to Bradford rise - but are they spending money? People urged to return to city centre as works end
BBC News
20-05-2025
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Bradford: First traders announced for Darley Street Market food court
Two Bradford food and drink "success stories" have been named as the first culinary traders at the new Darley Street brewers Northern Monk and Syrian street kitchen Bab Tooma will be the first to take up space in the Darley Street Kitchen, located at the top of the new £31m building - replacing the Oastler and Kirkgate markets - is set to open in July, six years after plans were first Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's executive member for regeneration, said: "We're very excited to be announcing these two brilliant Bradford success stories as the first of many traders. "When we announced Darley Street Market I said I wanted it to represent the 'best of Bradford' and Bab Tooma and Northern Monk certainly do that."Further traders are set to be announced ahead of the official opening on 12 Northern Monk was founded in a cellar in Greengates, Bradford, while Bab Tooma opened its first restaurant in the city in three floors of the building will feature a top floor food court, shops selling meat, fruit and vegetables in the middle and clothes, jewellery and cosmetics on the ground will also be a café and deli with outdoor seating in the new market square, which will also be able to host events. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
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02-04-2025
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'Milestone' as city centre park nears completion
A new city centre park is now home to thousands of plants, shrubs and trees as a multimillion-pound regeneration and pedestrianisation project nears completion. The 10,000 sq m (2.5 acre) green space of Norfolk Gardens marks the final key element of a scheme that has transformed and pedestrianised large parts of Bradford city centre. Officials said more than 7,700 plants and shrubs, 57 trees, and a total of 173 species had been planted in recent weeks, boosting local biodiversity. Alex Ross-Shaw, the council's executive member for regeneration, said the completion of the planting "marks another major milestone" in the wider project, which is due to be completed later this month. Norfolk Gardens marks the final phase of a major £45m infrastructure project delivered by Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The council - which is operating under wider financial pressures - stressed the money was from a specific government transport fund, and could not be used for other purposes, such as delivering day-to-day council services or other projects. The associated roadworks caused some frustration among businesses, and the project, originally scheduled to finish by the start of the Bradford's 2025 year of culture, was dogged by delays. However, some firms have already reported an uplift and hopes of a full turnaround. The new park has also become home to the city centre's relocated mermaid statue, which was previously housed in the Jacobs Well roundabout subway. Final touches, including a gravel surface for new cycleways and footpaths, are among the last elements to be completed before the park opens and work finishes later this month. Ross-Shaw added the planting had been designed to "reflect the heritage and culture of the district". "Once complete this Norfolk Gardens area will form a welcoming green space in the heart of the city centre," he added. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Shops say they will not survive city's roadworks Roadworks to be finished in time for Bradford 2025
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29-03-2025
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Late night alcohol licences sought for new 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. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. New market 'has gone comically over budget' Details of more funding for market kept secret New market's opening delayed but demand high Market project needs extra £2.4m Bradford Council
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29-03-2025
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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 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 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 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 £ 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 market was originally due to open in 2024, but the council has since said it would open later this year. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
