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First schemes to encourage cycling, walking and social distancing are being implemented
 With the expected reopening of businesses and non-essential shops from June 15, we have started putting a range of measures in place to help people to use and visit public spaces safely with a focus on helping people to stick to the social distancing rules.
The first of these have been installed in Shipley market square. These include signs, lamp post banners and pavement stencils reminding people of the need to keep 2m apart from those they don't live with and also one-way systems for pedestrians.
Further measures
We are also making changes to up to 100 pedestrian crossing across the district so that you won't need to press the button to request the traffic to stop.
Plans to widen pavements on Hall Ings in the city centre to allow for social distancing by taking the road down to one lane of traffic in each direction, are close to being approved and could be installed as early as next week.
Put forward your ideas
Also from next week you'll be able to put forward your suggestions for practical, easily implementable measures that will encourage cycling and walking to help the district to cope with reduced capacity on public transport.
Any measures implemented will be designed to help people to get around the district while complying with social distancing guidelines which could remain in place for some time to come.
All proposals will be considered for funding based on four key themes:
- A Town and District Centre High Street package - to implement measures to allow social distancing such as removing street clutter, increasing space for pedestrians, and managing likely queuing points, that could allow shops and services to re-open safely;
- Active & Sustainable travel package – to create new cycle lanes, widen pavements, and refocus reduced road space for taxis and public transport priority to make it safer and easier for everyone to use our high streets;
- A Reduced Speed Limit programme – designed to reduce speeds in towns and district centres to make it safer or more comfortable for pedestrians and cyclists;
- A Parks and Open Spaces programme – to enable the city’s green spaces to remain open for public use while facilitating social distancing.
You will be able to submit your ideas online on our Consultation and Engagement website next week
Do you need help or support?
 If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000.
We can help by:
- picking up shopping
- delivering a food parcel to eligible people
- ringing for a friendly chat
- problem solving
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Are you concerned about someone's safety?
If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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