Weekly news update - Friday, 7 February
National Apprenticeship Week
 Next week sees the return of National Apprenticeship Week, where we celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the district.
A highlight of the week is Apprenticeships Unlocked, an opportunity for people to meet local employers and training providers to find out what they offer.
HIV Testing Week
 Next week (10-16 February) is HIV Testing Week.
National HIV Testing Week is an annual event to promote regular testing in England, particularly among groups most affected by HIV, including gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and heterosexuals of Black African ethnicity.
An estimated 4,700 people are currently living with undiagnosed HIV in England. HIV testing is free, quick and easy. Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
Order your FREE HIV test kit here: https://bit.ly/3VQiG8e
Find out about In Our Place free wellbeing courses during Children’s Mental Health Week
 This week (3 to 9 February) is Children’s Mental Health Week. If you have children of any age, it’s a great time to find out more about the fantastic range of FREE online courses available from In Our Place.
In Our Place is an online library of free courses aiming to help us better understand ourselves, our children, and our family members, to help us all deal with the normal challenges of family life, parenting, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
- There are courses designed for parents and carers of children of all ages.
- There are courses specially designed for teens to follow themselves about ‘understanding your brain’ and ‘understanding your feelings’.
- The In Our Place library also provides courses aimed at families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The courses are completely free for everyone in the Bradford District, using the code BDPARENTS.
To access the courses, you can search online for ‘InOurPlace Bradford’ or follow the links from the FYI (Families and Young Person’s Information) website: https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/parenting-programme-pathway/#inourplace
Kings Road Connect
 We're working in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on plans to improve transport options along Kings Road, Bradford, making travel easier for those who live on the route and travel through the area.
Come to one of the drop-in sessions where you can meet the project team who are working on the scheme, learn more about the proposals and share your feedback.
- The Highfield Hotel - Thursday 13 February 4pm-8pm
- Goals Bradford, BD2 1JP - Wednesday 5 March 11am-3pm
Or join a webinar on Wednesday 26 February, 6pm-7pm
Learn more about the project, complete the survey or register for the webinar on the Combined Authority's Your Voice website.
Please note: The funding for this project is provided by the Department for Transport (DfT) to help develop integrated and inclusive transport networks. This money is ringfenced for this purpose and cannot be spent elsewhere. The development and delivery of this schemes is not funded by Council Tax but rather this ringfenced DfT money.
To sign up for our Roads and Roadworks newsletter, please click the following link: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBMD/signup/44614
Steeton and Silsden Bridge
 We're working in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to help improve journeys between Steeton and Silsden for people who walk and cycle. Have your say on updated proposals for the new bridge over the A629 and help shape the final plans.
A short questionnaire is now available on the Combined Authority’s Your Voice website to give your feedback. This will be open until 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February.
A webinar will be held on Tuesday 11 February from 6pm to 7pm.
Learn more about the project, complete the survey or register for the webinar on the Combined Authority's Your Voice website.
Please note: The funding for this project is separate from council revenue funding for council services and is ringfenced by central government for use only to deliver sustainable transport improvements and cannot be spent on council services.
To sign up for our Roads and Roadworks newsletter, please click the following link: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBMD/signup/44614
Haworth public toilets now fully upgraded
The second phase of work to fully upgrade the public toilets in the historic village of Haworth has now been completed.
The Keighley Towns Fund initially allocated £130,000 to refurbish the men’s and women’s toilets respectively on West Lane near the Bronte Parsonage Museum.
This involved the complete renovation of the toilet blocks in 2023, as well as upgrades to the facilities including touch-free flushing toilets and taps.
Through careful management of the project by Haworth with Stanbury Village Council, it was delivered with a saving of £20K. It was agreed that this money could be spent on upgrading the Haworth Park Toilets
Keighley glazing firm sees continued growth
 A glazing firm in Keighley has created five new jobs as part of its expansion, which was funded in part by the Keighley Towns Fund.
Marlin Windows is a family-owned business founded in 2003, which manufactures aluminium glazing systems and they received £30,938.79 from the towns fund to expand their premises.
The business makes windows and doors including sliding patio doors, bi-fold doors, bespoke entrance doors, steel replacement aluminium windows and doors for heritage properties, from their factory on Fruit Street.
Shipley Market Square public realm improvement set to begin
 Ambitious regeneration work is due to start next week on the public realm improvements to Shipley Market Square.
This re-development will create a contemporary and adaptable space, suitable for events and pop-up market stalls. The square will feature a new all-weather canopy meaning it will be able to host year-round events, regardless of the weather.
The existing permanent market stalls will be removed allowing for a revitalised market to regularly take place under the canopy and along the promenade.
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