Yorkshire locals share what is missing from Bradford City Centre including evidence of levelling up and better shops

Bradford has a lot to offer with its rich industrial heritage in textile manufacturing, its Victorian architecture such as the grand Italianate city hall and £10 billion economy provided predominantly by financial and manufacturing industries making it the third-largest economy in Yorkshire and the Humber.

It is also a tourist destination, the first UNESCO City of Film and is home to the popular National Science and Media Museum, a city park, the Alhambra theatre and Cartwright Hall. It was designated the UK City of Culture for 2025 in May 2022.

However, no city is perfect and there is always room for improvement, so here are your ideas.

What is missing from Bradford City Centre? Yorkshire locals share their thoughts

“A city centre.” - James Thompson

“I haven't been to the city centre for a long time but I now live in Weston-super-Mare and I'm guessing it's the same as here; the rents/business rates are too high so all the big stores go out to out of town sites where the parking is free. All we have here is coffee shops and charity shops.” - Karen Holt

“We need evidence of Levelling-Up in Bradford city centre.” - Tim Clark

“Having worked there for 4 years I would say: Pride. People treating the place nicely instead of taking their frustrations out on it.” - John Staveley

“Need more horse and carts in town centre for a start. They need to knock down the main shopping centre and just flog their gear on top of the rubble on a car boot foldable table. Less boozers and more curry houses. That should do it.” - Paul Wroe

“Shops selling decent goods.” - Jackie Cook

“A statue of Justin Sullivan…” - David Vale

“Police.” - Paul Bradley

“Statues of Ces Podd, Bobby Campbell, Stuart McCall, Gary Jones, James Hanson, Phil Parkinson and Chris Kamara.” - Ans Duke