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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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'Significant milestone' as market redevelopment continues
THE central feature of a new town centre market is currently being installed. The canopy set to transform Shipley Market Square is being erected as work to create a new look market continues. The work has seen the fixed stalls that dominated the Market Square removed and relocated to Cannon Mills in Bradford. Future markets will now be held using gazebos, which will be installed on the pedestrianised precinct in front of the shops on market days, with pop-up stalls being located underneath the new all-weather canopy in the centre of the square. The new square, which will also include more green spaces, rain gardens, and seating areas, will also host public events throughout the year. The scheme, which is being delivered by Bradford Council, has been funded by £3m acquired through the Government-funded Shipley Towns Fund. A further £1m has come from Streets for People funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's portfolio holder for regeneration, transport and planning, said: 'Enabling the markets and other events to take place regardless of the weather in an accessible space that people can enjoy is a key part of this project. So, the canopy going in is a significant milestone. 'We're using the same transformative design principles as we did in the centre of Bradford to ensure Shipley has an inclusive, welcoming centre which is practical and greener. "We want people to want to spend time here in a space which works well, that we can all be proud of.' Gill Thornton, chair of Shipley Towns Fund, added: 'It has been exciting to see this scheme progress so well. The teams are clearly all working very hard to make sure everything is going smoothly. "Seeing the preparations for the canopy to go up is very special - it is at the heart of what is a really ambitious scheme, which will benefit so many people in our community for years to come.' The next phase of work will see granite paving laid within the area around the canopy, together with the installation of new lighting columns and the completion of the rain gardens, and planting of soft landscaping. Contractors' cabins will be removed next month, with works to re-surface the car park area following. The current completion date is expected to be mid-September. Work is also underway on refurbishing and reopening the square's public toilets.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shipley engineering firm creates four jobs after Towns Fund grants
A Shipley engineering business has created four new jobs, and purchased fresh equipment, after receiving thousands of pounds worth of funding. Development Engineering Services Ltd (DES), based on the Acorn Park Industrial Estate, created the roles after securing two grants from the Shipley Towns Fund, totalling more than £50,000. The first grant of £11,400 supported the purchase of two CNC machines and an extraction system, leading to the creation of two jobs. A second grant of £39,000 funded an additional CNC machine, enabling the business to create two additional roles. DES also plans to purchase an aluminium briquette machine to facilitate improved storage of aluminium waste. Paul Stenton, managing director of DES, said: "This investment from Shipley Towns Fund has allowed us to invest in new machinery, therefore increasing our efficiencies and growing our team." Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's portfolio holder for regeneration, transport, and planning, said: "The Council's Invest in Bradford team has been able to provide business advice and support. "This is an excellent example of investment leading to growth and tangible long-term employment opportunities for local people." The Towns Fund Capital Assistance to Business Growth Programme is available until March 2026. For an expression of interest form, or for further information, visit or email info@
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bradford's Darley Street Market opening date brought forward
The opening date for Bradford's Darley Street Market has been brought forward to 10 market was due to open on Saturday, with two days of events scheduled, but the first day of trading will now be 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." What time does Darley Street Market open? Darley Street Market will officially be open for business from 10 July at 10:30 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 SaturdayDarley 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. What stalls are in the new market? A food court is on the top floor with stalls offering diverse cuisines including Mexican, Greek, Italian and Yorkshire brewery Northern Monk is also represented at the market, selling beer in the city it came middle floor will include butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers, while the ground floor will sell clothes, haberdashery and from the traditional markets will move over to Darley Street, including Taplin's Butchers, Priestley Fish and Solly's fruit and veg. What will happen to the old markets? Both Kirkgate Market and the Oastler Centre in Bradford closed permanently on 28 June after decades of 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.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New leisure centre plans submitted by Bradford Council
Plans for a new leisure centre in Bradford with two swimming pools and a gym have been Council wants to build the facility in Squire Lane, near Bradford project will be paid for in part using £20m of Levelling Up funding from the Ross-Shaw, portfolio holder for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "We've always wanted to provide a sport and leisure facility for this part of the district and the recent public consultation gave the community the opportunity to find out more about the plans and provide feedback on the proposals." If planning permission is granted, the council said the next stage would involve a detailed procurement processes and further financial evaluation before the plans go before the executive for a final plans for the leisure centre, which would have a 25m (82ft) long pool with six lanes and a shorter learner's pool, were first mooted a decade was initially expected to cost around £35m and it is unclear where the rests of the funds will come said: "Obviously, there's still some way to go before we get to a final decision. "We're pleased to have retained the £20 million grant funding for this pool."Going through this next stage of development will start to more accurately assess the ongoing running costs of a new facility, which we need to have before any final decision can be made on construction."Plans for the new centre come despite the recent closure of Baildon Recreation Centre and the ongoing closure of Bingley Pool. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Ilkley parking charge petition hits 1,000 names
A petition objecting to plans to scrap an initial hour of free parking for drivers in a West Yorkshire town has garnered more than 1,000 Council plans to cancel the free 60 minutes in some parts of Ilkley as part of what it says is a simplified new "two-tier" system of parking charges at on-street spaces across the wider some in Ilkley fear that ending the grace period - introduced five years ago in response to public feedback - could impact Ross-Shaw, the councillor in charge of regeneration, planning and transport, said: "It's important to note that these changes are currently proposals for people consider." Under the new rules, drivers would be charged either £1 or £1.50 per hour, depending on their parking hours drivers would be liable to pay are also due to be extended and would include bank and shoppers previously told the BBC the planned changes were "ridiculous" and "not good enough" in terms of supporting the local Ilkley petition said the current arrangements had worked well since 2020, when they were introduced after feedback to a "contentious" parking scheme brought in a year earlier. Alex Ross-Shaw, the council's portfolio holder for regeneration, planning and transport, added: "Anyone wishing to give feedback has a few weeks to do so."The council's consultation runs until 2 July. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
