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Yahoo
09-07-2025
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New market and food hall opening brought forward
The opening date for Bradford's Darley Street Market has been brought forward to 10 July. The market was due to open on Saturday, with two days of events scheduled, but the first day of trading will now be Thursday. Darley Street Market replaces Kirkgate Market and Oastler Market, which closed on 28 June. Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport said: "The weekend is going to be so busy, it was important to give traders the time with a soft launch of two days during the week." Darley Street Market will officially be open for business from 10 July at 10:30 BST. From 11 July the opening hours for the Fresh Food Hall and Lifestyle Hall will be from 09:00 BST to 17:30 BST Monday to Saturday Darley Street Kitchen will be open from 11:00 BST; closing at 21:00 BST from Monday to Thursday; 22:00 BST on Friday and Saturday; and 20:00 BST on Sunday. A food court is on the top floor with stalls offering diverse cuisines including Mexican, Greek, Italian and Thai. West Yorkshire brewery Northern Monk is also represented at the market, selling beer in the city it came from. The middle floor will include butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers, while the ground floor will sell clothes, haberdashery and jewellery. Businesses from the traditional markets will move over to Darley Street, including Taplin's Butchers, Priestley Fish and Solly's fruit and veg. Both Kirkgate Market and the Oastler Centre in Bradford closed permanently on 28 June after decades of trading. The two sites are earmarked for demolition as part of a wider regeneration project, which will include the construction of new homes. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. 'This market was once so busy - but things have changed' Jerk chicken and Mexican stands for new market
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Town's free parking could be scrapped
Free parking in Ilkley could be scrapped under new plans to be put out to public consultation. Proposals for new tariffs in the town which would see the end of the one hour free parking period allowed before charges come into effect have been published by Bradford Council. The hours in which charges applied would also be extended and parking in Ilkley on bank holidays would no longer be free if the new proposals were approved, according to the council. Alex Ross-Shaw, portfolio holder for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "It's important to note these changes are currently proposals for people to consider. Anyone wishing to give feedback has a few weeks to do so." Brendan Stubbs, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Bradford Council, said businesses in Ilkley would be hit hard by any changes made to free parking in the town. "We shouldn't be making it harder for people to use independent businesses. That's not good for anyone," he said. The council has also announced proposed changes to parking in Bradford city centre. New long stay parking sites would be created "to compensate for the loss of on-street parking in the city centre over recent years and the expansion of pedestrianised areas", according to the plans. A council spokesperson added that "a new simplified two-tier tariff system to distinguish between long and short stay parking will also be introduced". Meanwhile, charges would be introduced for bank holidays and the current single fixed evening charge removed. Parking for disabled badge holders would still be free for eligible users, but there would be a maximum permitted stay for them in time-restricted parking areas, the spokesperson said. Bradford Council said objections and comments could be emailed as part of a public consultation over the plans. Feedback on the proposals should be sent in by 2 July, according to the spokesperson. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Parking charges to be introduced at historic lido Parking fees are 'insult' to city residents - MP Bradford Council
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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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.
Yahoo
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
