Have your say on Bradford pharmacies
People across the Bradford district are being asked to take part in a survey which will help assess if there are the right number of local pharmacies in the right places within our communities.
Bradford District's Health & Wellbeing Board is undertaking a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, to assess the current and future needs of local and will be used to inform commissioning decisions by local authorities, NHS England and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
The short questionnaire is anonymous and confidential and anyone who uses local pharmaceutical services is invited to comment.
The survey is on the Council’s website on its consultation page.
The deadline for completion is 11 February 2022. The feedback will help develop a draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment which will then be available for public consultation in 2022.
Green Street
 Green Street is a Retail Sector Council-backed initiative that is coming to our city, dedicated to supporting small and independent retailers.
Not to be confused with BD1’s geographical Green Street, this “green” initiative is now looking for 30 business pioneers who want to enjoy the benefits of offering planet-friendly shopping and hospitality, all supported by Green Street experts.
The programme is completely free to join and will help you lead the way in sustainable retail and customer experiences. Consumers increasingly want to buy from sustainable businesses and they’re turning to those brands that make it easy for them to buy with a green conscience.
With the help of the first 30 pioneers from Bradford, Green Street will then roll out a UK-wide movement, shaping our high streets and making a positive difference to small businesses, their profits and the planet.
Register your details before Monday January 24, 2022.
Bradford Council leader shortlisted for a Heart for the Arts Award
The leader of Bradford Council, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe has been shortlisted for an award in the 'Best Arts Champion – Councillor' category of the Heart for the Arts Awards 2022 being run by the National Campaign for the Arts.
The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are championing the arts against all odds.
Our approach in seeing 'Culture' as one of the four key pillars in the district's post-covid economic recovery plan, has been the strongest possible endorsement of the arts sector in the Bradford district.
Under Councillor Hinchcliffe's leadership, the Bradford district has seen the development of a Cultural Place Partnership, the establishment of a Creative People and Places organisation, the creation of Bradford Producing Hub and a 10-year Cultural Strategy (Culture Is Our Plan), the formation of the new 300-member strong Cultural Voice for the independent arts sector, a new Screen Strategy (As Seen on Screen), leading relationships with Channel 4, as well as the development of the City of Culture 2025 bid.
Councillor Hinchcliffe has championed a recently expanded grants programme from the Council, which has widened the number of Regular Funded Organisations from 11 to 24.
Public asked to have their say on Shipley town centre transformation
 Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on more detailed plans to transform Shipley town centre into a thriving place to visit, shop and enjoy.
As part of the Shipley Streets for People programme, We have revealed proposals to transform Shipley’s outdoor marketplace with significant green spaces, natural play installations for children and a new public square for events. Two versions have been published for feedback including the option for a canopy covering the events space to allow for year-round activities.
This follows a public engagement exercise held last year on the Shipley Streets for People programme. Feedback from this consultation was gathered and used to help draw up plans that aim to improve Shipley town centre with a focus on Market Square.
New COVID grant launched to help local hospitality and leisure firms
We have opened the applications process for the government’s new Omicron hospitality and leisure grant.
The grant is designed to support those in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors who have suffered from a drop in demand due to the outbreak of the new COVID-19 variant.
Grants of between £2677 to £6000 will be awarded to those businesses meeting the qualifying criteria.
To qualify, firms must have been ratepayers and actively trading and operating an in-person hospitality, leisure, or accommodation business from the property on 30 December 2021.
This activity must be least 50% of their overall income.
They mustn’t be in administration or insolvent and cannot have received a striking-off notice.
The business cannot have exceeded State aid limits under the de minimis, the Covid-19 Temporary State Aid framework and all other UK schemes under the terms of the European Commission’s Temporary framework.
We hold the contact details of local firms across the relevant industries and have contacted all those who may be eligible to help them apply for the grant.
Applications for the new grant close 18 February.
Tree for Every Child project starts 2022 with largescale planting in schools
 Our Tree for Every Child (TfEC) project is starting the New Year at full speed ahead with tree planting taking place in 20 schools, starting this week with East Morton Primary School.
Fruit Works Co-operative, one of our partner organisations in the project will be helping pupils, staff and volunteers to plant 140 fruit trees and 140 soft fruit bushes, over the next few months, at 20 school sites across the district. Fruit Works is engaging with 650 school children through this project, who are now all more aware of climate action and, along with future pupils at their schools, will enjoy the benefits of having fruit trees and bushes on their school grounds.
Yesterday, Fruit Works helped children from Year 4, staff and local volunteers to plant fruit trees and shrubs in the grounds of East Morton Primary.
Opportunities open at Bradford’s new Darley Street Market
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We are inviting potential retailers to register their interest in becoming a selected trader for the city’s new £23m flagship market.
The redevelopment of Bradford’s new Darley Street Market is now well under way and to illustrate the offer, the council has launched a new leasing brochure.
The glossy publication shows interested traders what the market will look like, its facilities, how it will operate and floor plans describing each of the three trading floors including non-food, fresh and hot food and drink.
Plans for the adjoining open-air market square are also featured.
Strategically located in heart of the city’s central shopping area, the new Darley Street Market has been designed to be a light, airy and modern retail space and is packed with energy and environment saving features including smart heating, lighting and ventilation systems, rainwater capture technologies and green transport facilities.
The market will have three trading floors and an underground basement for deliveries and waste recycling.
Fresh produce will be sold on the upper ground floor and top floor will house an open plan food court which will trade into the evenings to support the local night-time economy.
The ground floor will contain non-food offerings.
There will be high quality spaces for 13 hot food and drink vendors with seating for 530 customers, an outdoor viewing balcony with seating and a stage for day and evening entertainment.
The new market square will boast eight large umbrellas for outdoor trading and seating for 66 customers.
The outdoor space with capacity for up to 500 people has been designed to draw crowds from the surrounding area by hosting a range of cultural and entertainment events.
Stronger Families
 Are you not in paid work?Are you experiencing any difficulties around finances, debt, parenting, wellbeing and confidence? Are you a parent and would like to access education, training or go back into employment?
The Stronger Families programme supports families across Bradford who have barriers to access education or training and gaining skills for work and employment. Our keyworkers help families to overcome a range of challenges in to work such as health and wellbeing, debt and budgeting, housing, school attendance, parenting and supporting the transition in to work.
If you feel you might benefit from our support, please call 07894 708 337 or email strongerfamiliesbradford@barnardos.org.uk or for more information, please see visit our website, Bradford Stronger Families Hub | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk).
Stronger Families is part of Building Better Opportunities, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund.
Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Champion course
 If you work in Bradford district and would like to qualify as a Mental Health First Aid Champion (MHFA certified & accredited) sign up for the next FREE online course with Living Well.
The course is led by live instructors over two days with presentations, discussions and workbook activities. Once you have booked your place, course materials will be sent to you by post.
Course dates: February 2nd 10am – 2pm February 3rd 10am – 2pm
To book: please send your full name, telephone number and email address to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk
Free workshop: a new year, a new start - managing your small business finances, Tuesday 25 January 6pm-7.30pm
Aimed at customer-facing businesses such as those in retail and hospitality, a free workshop, hosted by Bradford Microbusiness Support, will help small businesses understand the basics of managing their finances including:
- Getting a handle of your finances
- Understanding cash flow management
- Managing overheads and expenses
- Generating sales and new customers
- Maximising income and retaining customers
- Pricing and value
- Business owner wellbeing
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