A 28% growth in jobs is
predicted by 2016
Business
Bradford businesses are the primary wealth creators
Bradford is a big economy, the third largest in the region. The district has a long history of enterprise and is home to a number of large businesses with recognised brands operating on a national and international scale such as Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Yorkshire Building Society, and Hallmark Cards Plc.
Economic Strategy
The Bradford Economic Strategy identifies 3 priorities for action relating to business. Click on the links below to read more
Attracting Investment
External investment and links generating local benefit
Encouraging Growth
A productive and competitive economy
Promoting Enterprise
More businesses creating wealth and opportunity
Projects
Links 2 Construction
The Links 2 Construction team was set up by Bradford Council to support regeneration activity in the Bradford District. The key objective is to link potential investors and developers with local contractors, suppliers, partners and people, enabling them to work together for the benefit of the Bradford District economy.
Bradford Kickstart
In 2006, Bradford Council won £21.4m of government funding to support 'Local Enterprise Growth Initiative' (LEGI) - a ten-year programme to encourage and support new businesses in Bradford.
Facts & Figures
Key companies
Bradford Library maintains a list of key private sector employers in the district. The following list represents the top 10 companies according to number of employees.
In the current economic climate this information is likely to change frequently so use employee and turnover figures with caution.
Employment by industry sector
Nearly 82% of employee jobs in the Bradford district are within the service sector. This is just above the Yorkshire & Humber regional average (80.6%) but less than the national figure (83.5%).
News
New Centre is a price worth paying
31 Jul 2008
Investment in a new business park on the city outskirts dented profits at business representation body Bradford Chamber of Commerce. But the organisation believes it is a price worth paying to provide practical help to new and growing businesses.
The Chamber, which represents around 1,100 businesses, saw pre-tax profits fall to £19,836 in the year to March 31, compared with £48,296 the previous year.
Scaffolding comes down on Eastbrook Hall
31 Jul 2008
The renovation of Bradford’s distinctive Eastbrook Hall is nearing completion following a lengthy project to rebuild the facade.
The stained glass window, situated at the Leeds Road main entrance of the former Methodist chapel in Little Germany, is being carefully restored by Shona Mcinnes, of Leadline Studio in Halifax. Scaffolding, which has been shrouding the work, was being removed today.
The hall is being redeveloped as offices and apartments at a cost of £12 million.
Broadway Plans Promoted to Retailers
1 Oct 2008
The developer of the £320 million Broadway shopping centre is set to showcase Bradford to influential retailers and property agents tomorrow.
Westfield will aim to drum up more tenants for the city centre scheme when it holds its National Leasing Launch at the National Media Museum tomorrow evening.
