Chris Young

Bradford

Local Democracy Reporter at Telegraph and Argus

Local democracy reporter for the Telegraph and Argus newspaper in Bradford District. [email protected]

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Plans for 'flagship' department store in Bradford are refused

6 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

Janan on Shearbridge Road (Image: T&A) PROPOSALS for a “flagship” department store in Bradford have been refused, with planners saying the development could draw business away from the city’s existing retail centres. Earlier this year Asian fashion store Janan announced plans to expand its Shearbridge Road headquarters. The company said the extension would create more storage space and allow the business to stock a wider product range, particularly in its menswear department.
Historic Bradford venue to add outdoor bar area on pedestrianised street

6 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

St George's Hall (Image: T&A) AN outdoor bar area could soon be introduced on a newly pedestrianised space next to a historic city centre venue. St George’s Hall is one of the UK’s oldest concert halls, and has been a key part of Bradford’s cultural offer since it was opened in 1853. The area around the hall has been transformed in the past year.
Landlord fined more than £43,000 for dirty and unsafe Bradford properties

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

Hasan Kazi leaving Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court (Image: T&A) A LANDLORD has been fined more than £43,000 after magistrates were told of the unsafe and filthy conditions in two of his Bradford properties.
Compulsory purchase powers to help pave way for City Village

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

An artist's impression of the planned City Village (Image: Bradford Council) BRADFORD Council could use compulsory purchase powers to empty the Kirkgate Shopping Centre and Oastler Market buildings in advance of their demolition. But Council bosses hope that negotiations with existing tenants mean that such powers are not necessary.
Bradford city centre office could be converted into flats

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

The office building on Bank Street (Image: T&A) A CITY centre office building could be converted into a “car free development” of 28 apartments. Broadway House is located on the newly pedestrianised area of Bank Street, and is made up of ground-floor businesses and office spaces on its first, second and third floors. Now proposals to convert this office space into apartments have been revealed.
'No evidence of Medieval castle' means housing development can begin

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

Work began on the site earlier this month (Image: T&A) WORK has begun on a £23m housing development in Bingley after a developer said there was no evidence of a Medieval castle on the site. Last year Bradford Council granted planning permission for a housing development on the Coolgardie Farm site at Crossflatts. The development, by Avant Homes West Yorkshire, would see the construction of 93 homes, and is expected to cost £23.2m.
Firefighters call for moorland barbecue ban in Bradford to be extended

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

Firefighters putting out a moorland BBQ (Image: Bradford Council) WEST Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has urged Bradford Council to extend its ban on barbecues and fires on the district’s moorlands, saying it was a “crucial step” in reducing wildfires. In 2019, the Council introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to protect moorlands from devastating blazes.
Work on multi-million-pound city centre regeneration scheme finally begins

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

The Canal Road site (Image: T&A) WORKS to convert a long-derelict Victorian warehouse into a multi-million-pound residential development have finally begun. The Canal 30 scheme involves three connected buildings on Canal Road in Bradford city centre that have been empty for decades. Under the plans, the buildings will be refurbished and extended to create 70 city centre flats.
Rising popularity of shisha described as 'concerning' by public health bosses

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

Someone smoking shisha (Image: Pixabay) THE rising popularity of shisha among young people in Bradford has been described as “concerning” by public health officials. And they say many people do not realise that a single shisha session can be equivalent to smoking more than 100 cigarettes.
EV charging points to be installed at Grade I-listed tourist attraction

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Chris Young

The car park where the EV charging points will be installed (Image: National Trust) ELECTRIC vehicle charging points will be installed on the grounds of one of the Bradford district’s oldest buildings. The National Trust has been granted planning permission to make a number of changes to the car park area at East Riddlesden Hall, just outside of Keighley.