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Welcome
Welcome to the new bradfordeconomy website, everything you need to know about Bradford's economy.
Bradford is at a turning point in its economic history. Our vision is that Bradford's economy will be a driving force in the region: a place in which business thrives, creating opportunity prosperity and jobs. The Bradford Economic Strategy, produced in 2007 by the Bradford Economic Partnership and Bradford Council sets out a vision for Bradford's economy to 2016, and highlights key priorities for action.
On these pages you will find the very latest information relating to Bradford's economy, including facts and figures, an understanding of the key issues, and updates of the projects and programmes which are helping deliver this strategy and create a prosperous District.
Latest News
CANCELLED Bradford Regeneration Summit - Transport & Connectivity
7 Jan 2010
Due to the severe ice and the forecast for more snow and sub zero temperatures, we have taken the decision to postpone the transport and connectivity summit in Ilkley on 14 January.
We apologise for the short notice and we will contact the confirmed attendees with new arrangements for the summit in due course.
WNF Skills & Employment Innovation Fund
7 Jan 2010
An event to launch a new fund to improve worklessness and skills in Bradford district took place on Wednesday 13 January 2010.
Facts & Figures
Monthly Unemployment Update
November 2009 unemployment figures for Bradford district were published on Wednesday 16 December 2009.
The number of unemployment claimants in Bradford fell by 245 over the month, a decrease of 1.6% - this is the second consecutive month that claimant numbers have declined.
