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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
Economic Strategy Delivery Plan
16 Jun 2009
Bradford Council's Executive will be asked to approve a plan that brings together actions to deliver an economic strategy for the district at its next meeting on June 23.
2nd Regeneration Summit - Making Great Places
24 Apr 2009
Bradford Council held the second in its series of regeneration summits on Friday 24 April 2009.
The theme of the event at the Midland Hotel was 'Making Great Places' with local business people joining representatives from the public sector in the discussions.
Facts & Figures
Monthly Unemployment Update
May 2009 unemployment figures for Bradford district were published on Wednesday 17th June 2009.
A total of 15,516 people were claiming Job Seekers Allowance in Bradford in April 2009 - a rate of 5.1% of the working age population, higher than the Yorkshire & Humber regional rate (4.8%) and the national rate (4.1%).
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