Bradford City Village moves forward as landmark development agreement is struck

A development agreement has been struck to pave the way for phase one of a new sustainable community in the heart of Bradford.
Bradford City Village aims to transform the city centre by creation a community where people can live within walking distance of amenities, shops, parks, work and school. The scheme will have up to 1,000 new homes, including affordable homes, three new community parks and public spaces, shops, cafes, restaurants, and offices.
The project, which is being delivered through a partnership between Bradford Council, ECF, Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, took a step forward this week as the local council and ECF – the partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse – entered into a Development Agreement to kick-start construction.
The milestone follows the launch of the Government’s Devolution White Paper which it said is a key way to kickstart economic growth.
Bradford Council leader Coun Susan Hinchcliffe said: “This is an exciting step forward in our vision to create a healthy, sustainable a