Frequently Asked Questions.
The Bradford district is being transformed through regeneration and investment and at the very heart of this are the many facets that make up the property industry.
With significant input from businesses within the district as well as nationally and internationally, the property sector is helping to fuel the burgeoning Bradford economy.
Major developments in the pipeline include a £350 million urban village planned for the city’s historic canalside, a £300 million shopping centre and a £90 million mixed-use development on the outskirts of the city centre.
It is in this environment of social and economic rejuvenation that the Bradford Property Forum has been formed. With a mission to build future growth and prosperity in the Bradford Metropolitan District, the forum will bring property professionals together with representatives of academia and the public sector.
The purpose of the Forum is to promote the city and its surrounding districts, to provide networking opportunities for all sectors of the property industry, particularly between the public and private sector and to ensure quality in all property matters across the district.
Q: Why a Forum?
A: To improve and ensure the quality of developments in the City.
To improve networking opportunities.
To resolve property related issues in the City.
To raise the profile of property opportunities in the City.
Q: How is it organised?
A: A steering group appointed to be representative of Developers active in the City, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Bradford Centre Regeneration, The Chamber of Commerce, Housing, Health, Education and Construction Professionals.
Q: What are the benefits of membership?
A: To have your voice heard and listened to by people of influence.
To network.
To understand the system.
To know who to talk to
Q: How do I join?
A: Application forms available through the Bradford Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Q: How do I get involved?
A: Let us know your interests and if you have time to sit on the sub committees.
Q: How wide is the membership?
A: Open to all interested in doing property related business in and promoting Bradford.
Q: What does it cost?
A: £150 per company for a maximum of 2 members of staff and £50 per person for additional staff.
Q: How is it funded?
A: Chamber of Commerce will supply secretarial and administrative assistance.
Q: Who are the members of the steering committee?
A: Michael Osborne, ARUP
Russell Baker, Asquith Properties
Maud Marshall, Bradford Centre Regeneration
Sandy Needham, Bradford Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Dave West, Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Geraldine Howley, Bradford Community Housing Trust
Mary Rose Millin, Bradford University
Harold Robinson, Magellan Properties
Stephen Day, Magellan Residential
Mark Brearley, Mark Brearley & Co
Mohammed Ishtiaq, Mi7
Andrew Mason, New Mason Properties
Alan Soper, RIBA (Chair of the Bradford Branch)
Simon Gawthorpe, Urban Splash
Neil Maclure, Westfield Shopping Towns Limited
Click here to see more informatin on the steering committee.
Q: Who can it influence and how?
A: The Property Forum has the support of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Bradford Centre Regeneration and the Chamber of Commerce. You will be in touch with the people who lead the City’s regeneration.
Q: How often will members meet?
A: A full forum for all members will meet three or four times a year with reports from sub committees and guest speakers.
Q: How often will the steering committee meet?
A: The steering committee will meet monthly to agree topics to be researched and have updates on sub committee activity.
Q: Will there be sub committees to look at specific issues?
A: Working parties will be chosen from the membership to research issues and provide solutions.
Q: What are those issues likely to include?
A: 1. Completion of the ring road to alleviate traffic in Princes Way.
2. Delivery of the Canal Road corridor improvements.
3. The planning process.
4. Affordable / Social Housing needs.
5. Leeds / Bradford corridor.
6. Increased employment in the City Centre.
Contact
The Bradford Property Forum is open to suggestions and would like to hear of any expectations that members and
potential members may have. Please register your interest:
Bradford Property Forum
Devere House
Vicar Lane
Little Germany
Bradford BD1 5HA
T 01274 230057
F 01274 771081
E info@bradfordpropertyforum.co.uk
Click here to download an application form or here to use our contact form