Public consultation launched to help shape masterplan for Bradford City Village

Members of the public are being invited to have their say to help shape plans for Bradford City

Village, which is set to deliver 1,000 new homes and revitalise the former retail heart of the city

centre.

Bradford Council and the English Cities Fund (ECF) are working in partnership to create a new

sustainable neighbourhood at the heart of the city centre in the ‘Top of Town’ and Darley Street

areas, which includes the sites of the Kirkgate and Oastler shopping centres.

The vision for City Village is driven by the need to reduce outdated retail stock and reshape this part

of the city centre to reflect changing times in the economy, creating a revitalised new retail core as

well as new public spaces, homes and streets.

Local residents, businesses and stakeholders are being asked to take part in an online survey or

attend a roadshow event where they can meet the project team and share their views on plans for

this transformational scheme.

Together with the Council, ECF is currently exploring the key elements for delivery, funding and

phasing of City Village with an ambition to create a safe, healthy, attractive neighbourhood; with

high-quality public spaces, modern landscaping and traffic-calmed streets. The project will look to

build on the momentum of the new £23m Darley Street Market development, NEC Bradford Live and

the recently completed One City Park building, as well as the major highway and public realm

infrastructure improvements taking place across the city as part of the Bradford City Centre Walking

and Cycling Improvements scheme.

The public consultation survey can be filled in at www.bradfordcityvillage.com and is open until

January 7, 2024, and members of the public can also meet the project team at a number of public

roadshow events including:

● Kirkgate Shopping Centre (BD1 1TQ): Thursday 7 December 2023 12pm - 4pm

● The Broadway (BD1 1JR): Friday 8 December 2023 2.30pm - 6.30pm

Saturday 9 December 2023 11.30am - 3.30pm

ECF is a strategic joint venture between developer Muse, which has recently delivered the 56,400 sq

ft One City Park office scheme in Bradford; investor Legal & General; and the government’s housing

and regeneration agency, Homes England.

Simon Dew, development director at ECF, said: “Whilst much needed new housing is at the heart of

this vision, City Village will also boost opportunities for independent retail, cafes, bars and business

spaces. At this early stage as our plans are still taking shape, we’re starting a conversation with local

residents and businesses. We want to hear their views on our initial ideas for regenerating this area

of the city and understand what’s important to them. We plan to submit a planning application for

City Village towards the end of 2024, and there will be further opportunities for people to get

involved as our plans develop.”

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Planning and

Transport, said: “City Village is one of the most significant regeneration developments in the district,

bringing not just much needed quality housing into the city centre, but also providing opportunities

for our independent retail and hospitality businesses. This first consultation is an early opportunity

for people to have their say and help shape the future of the historic ‘Top of Town’ area of the city

centre.”

City Village also features in the new strategic place partnership between the West Yorkshire

Combined Authority and Homes England, announced earlier this year.

For further information visit www.bradfordcityvillage.com