Business growth is exceeding
national and regional levels
People
It is the people of Bradford who will make the district great
The kind of economy to which we aspire needs a workforce that is ambitious, well educated and skilled. Bradford has the benefit of the fastest growing working-age population of any major city in the UK. Our young and growing workforce will be essential to filling the jobs created in both the district and the city region.
Economic Strategy
The Bradford Economic Strategy identifies 3 priorities for action relating to people. Click on the links below to read more
Improving Education
Young people equipped to succeed in the world of work
Raising Skills
Demand-led skills provision meeting the needs of employers
Securing Employment
A large workforce employed in appropriate jobs in Bradford and the city region
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.
Regen 2000
Regen 2000 was set up in 2000 to manage a community-led programme of sustainable economic regeneration for the BD3 area encompassing Leeds Road, Barkerend Road, Bradford Moor and Laisterdyke.
It works in close partnership with community and voluntary groups and other agencies to develop projects to reduce the level of deprivation in the area, to help tackle problems such as unemployment, poor housing, poor health, poor education and high levels of drug-related crime, and to provide a boost to the local economy.
Facts & Figures
Current Population
According to the mid-2008 population estimates published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Bradford's resident population stands at 501,700, making Bradford the 4th largest metropolitan district in England, and 5th largest in the UK.
Working age population (males aged 16-64, females ages 16-59) is 308,500.
Average earnings
As of April 2009 Bradford residents in full time employment earn on average £409.90 per week, compared to £452.40 regionally and £488.70 nationally.
Between 2006 and 2009, median earnings for Bradford residents rose by 9.2%, but this was lower than the regional and national increase.
Employment rates
Latest data from the ONS Annual Population Survey shows that 218,000 working age residents in Bradford District were in employment over the 12 months to June 2009, giving an employment rate for the district of 70.6%. While this rate is still below the regional (72%) and national (73.2%) averages, employment levels in Bradford have improved significantly over the last two years.
News
Bradford seeks members for new skills focused partnership body
29 Jul 2008
Bradford Metropolitan District Council are seeking members for a new partnership to help shape the skills and training programme across the Bradford district.
£2.5 million Myra Shay Scheme officially opened
30 Jul 2008
The official opening of Bradford’s newest recreation facility gave youngsters the opportunity to show off their football skills.
A range of activities were on offer at Myra Shay on Saturday to celebrate the £2.5 million facility and thank those who have taken part in the Regen 2000 drive in Barkerend.
Regional development agency Yorkshire Forward provided Regen 2000 with £28 million to spend in the area – sparking £120 million investment.
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.
