Bradford Becoming a Car Free Zone?

[@frogandspanner]

The last time I went to Bradford they had trolley buses running along those roads. (I think it was in 1962).

[@shirleylynch7529]

It’s going to be beautiful. Look forward to you taking us around when it’s finished. We oldies from Scotland appreciate everywhere you take us Darren. Thank you.

[@shuaibq]

Looks so much better - come on Bradford!!

[@JemTheWire]

Blimey Darren, it doesn’t seem that long ago when I watched your video on Bradford with the ‘Bradford 2024’ sign outside that lovely building. I must be getting old. From a foot shopper/diners perspective, pedestrianisation is great. I don’t think anyone will argue with that. The area does look very nice and I am sure it will invite more shops and customers to the area. Even if they are coffee shops with outdoor seating. It all brings footfall. After all, you can’t sell anything if there is no one there. But from a utilities point of view, pedestrianisation is a nightmare. Before I retired I worked for a national communications company and working on pedestrianised streets was really awkward and made life a lot more difficult. But it sure looks good. Thank you for all your vlogs this year, I don’t think that I have missed one. Seasons greetings to you and your family and all the very best for 2025. Keep those vlogs coming! You have another coffee to enjoy. Thanks once again.

[@paulbutcher3737]

I’m a Bradfordian and proud one at that. We love going into town for our pre-match footy drinks on a Saturday, but visits to the city centre really do highlight where the council has got so many things wrong over the past twenty years, and the number of glaring cock ups have been. The footfall around the centre is minimal. On a night out everywhere’s half empty. A place like Sunbridge Wells which would be packed every night in most other centres across the country, feels like it’s dying. The independent shops all close within months in there, as do the bars outside of the main two. The first priority should be increasing good quality city centre living - there’s very little compared to places like Leeds and Manchester, cities that have increased the population of their relative centres by over 500% over the last 20 years. This then fuels the night time economy as a consequence. It’s lovely to have pedestrianised green areas, but is that really what people go to a city centre for?! Bradford is surrounded by beautiful countryside that’s as accessible for all around as the centre is. Use the space to build business parks and inject some more investment into the city. A green area is pleasant to walk through, but doesn’t address Bradford’s most pressing issues. Bradford Live - meant to be open months ago - no sign of it opening any time soon! Darley Street Market, originally to be opened last year, then pushed back to April, then September - and still not open! Why?! People just thinking outside the box a bit for quick wins - all those small independent outlets in Sunbridge Wells all the way up the main tunnel - all shut at present. Why not allow vendors to rent for a daily rate? Just to give them a chance? Or have a little independent market in there once a week or something? The city has been consistently let down for decades by a lack of vision of those holding the purse strings, and an even bigger lack of execution in the projects that they originally set out. Meanwhile we loom around us at cities like Leeds and Manchester absolutely thriving because the people who have directed these cities have vision and recognise social trends. Bradford council is run as it was 50 years ago, but with a bit more emphasis on useless green space. Such a shame how much the city has been let down by those governing it.

[@shuaibq]

Totally agree - but I think the direction is right for once in about 50 years

[@Kropotkin2000]

The council has been getting nearly everything wrong since the 1950s.

[@TheAdArchive]

@@paulbutcher3737 yes but what you say about the night time economy they are trying to change. That’s why John street market is being demolished and housing put there. The planned demolition of Kirk gate market is also set to be replaced with housing.

[@steviewolforna]

Nice one. They just need put the people back now! 😂

[@davidjbatley]

Was born and brought up in Bradford but left over 30 years ago really glad I did. But my mother still lives in the city but now finds it nearly impossible to easily get from one end of the town to the other because of all the pedestrianisation. The council for some reason would like you to think it's a tourist destination. Bradford has some lovely tourist attractions but you seriously wouldn't want to visit the city centre.

[@SpookyLuvCookie]

When it all kicks off I want you as the future's Edison Carter.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate 😁

[@tonydalton6756]

It may look nicer, but the council are a total disgrace. They have pretty much hollowed the place out. There is no point in travelling there anymore. I travel from Bingley to either Skipton or Leeds to get the things I need now.

[@danielgardecki1046]

Agree with the first statement, however... There's another one of those statements which makes no sense whatsoever. Skipton shops vs Bradford shops - Bradford wins all day long.

[@tonydalton6756]

@@danielgardecki1046 Bradford has large corporation shops, charities, gambling & tat. Skipton has plenty of small independent shops selling high quality merchandise & you don't have a 10 mile walk to go between them all. Plus you've less chance of being mugged or accosted by drunks & junkies.

[@danielgardecki1046]

@@tonydalton6756 Just some of the shops and restaurants from the shopping centres and retail parks of the city centre: 3, Accessorize, Al Souk, Aldi, Anna's Ice Cream, Apricot, Argos, Asda Cafe, Asda Living, Barnardo’s, Bodycare, Boots, Boyes, Brow Art, Brow Art Salon, Browline, Brows and Nails, Buzz Mobile, Cake Box, Card Factory, Cha Cha Chai, Chaat Chaska, Claires, Clarks, Company Shop, Costa Coffee, Crazy Corn, Crazy Sweets, Cupp Bubble Tea, Currys, Deichmann, DFS, Dreams, Easy Bathrooms, EE, Eurochange, Exotica, F. Hinds, FlipOut, Foot Locker, Footasylum, Frankies Burgers, Game, Glamour Forever, Goldsmiths, Greggs, H Samuel, H&M, Halfords, Hays Travel, HMV, Holland & Barrett, Home Bargains, J by Janan Fragrances, Jack Jones, JD Sports, KFC, Khaadi, Kiko Milano, Kin Boba, Krispy Kreme, Laser Clinics UK, Leather Land, Little Lotus Sushi, Max Spielmann, McDonald’s, Meggis Lashes, Menkind, Mobilebitz, Moss Bros, Mr Pretzels, Muffin Break, Nando's, NCF Living, New Look, Next, Newspoint, O2, One Below, Pandora, Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Pound Bakery, Poundland, Pret A Manger, Primark, Rabbit Hole, Ramsdens, Regal Salons, Rejuvaskin Laser Hair Removal, Rituals, River Island, River Island Kids, Sainsbury's, SakkuSamba, Santander, Schuh, ScS Sofas, Sensory Room, Shoezone, Shout, Sketchers, SKY, Smiggle, Specsavers, SportsDirect, Subway, Superdrug, Superdry, Swarvoski, Taco Bell, Tech Bitz, Tesco, The Bodyshop, The Entertainer, The Fragrance Shop, The Perfume Shop, The Works, Timpson, TK Maxx, TUI Holiday Store, USC, Visions, Vodafone, Warren James, WH Smith & The Post Office, Wingstop, Wren Kitchens, Wunder Crumble, Yangtze, Yankee Candles, Yours, Yummy Cup Corn, Zizzi etc. A lot of which have 2, 3, 4, even 5+ units in the city centre, not to mention the shops, restaurants & bars on the streets, the restaurants & bars in Sunbridge Wells, the restaurants & bars in City Park, and the countless market stalls still in Kirkgate and Oastler, along with all the entertainment venues like The Leisure Exchange.

[@danielgardecki1046]

@@tonydalton6756 Skipton, is exactly the same as Bradford's other "town centres" in Silsden, Steeton, Ilkley, Shipley, Bingley, Baildon, Keighley etc, as they don't have any shops. They're all full of charity shops, bargain shops, and independent shops selling stuff only old people want like knitting equipment and ornaments.

[@TheAdArchive]

Right you need a major reset on your understanding of what has gone on. Don’t forget for near 10 years there was massive hole in the city centre after Westfield pulled out of their planned development during the global financial crisis. During that time other cities flourished while Bradford was left to rot with no real investment and a massive eyesore. That had nothing to do with the council, if anything they were left with that situation. So before you go pointing fingers do your research.

[@BNCowell]

Was here on Friday and it was great to see. Keep up the good work! 💪🏻

[@danielmcnulty2401]

It’s also a person free zone aswel

[@lezking5060]

We always enjoy a bit of Darren, before bed, on a Sunday night!

[@jetsons101]

Glad to see things coming together. Just like over here, the citizens need to keep a close eye on the elected and unelected city leaders. It's amazing at times on how fast tax money can "be spent" and there is nothing to show for it.

[@Mopednerd]

Looks a bit like Rochdale!😮

[@justintime-x4f]

You need to take a trip around the rest of the district and see what happening there in preparation for the city of culture.

[@Bob-_-Smith]

Quite a lot of that money will be going into bloated councillors wages and pensions. When all this is finished they’ll no doubt ticket vans just trying to make deliveries.

[@markm-ci6rj]

It is great Bradford has stopped pandering to the car, people will drive to out of city shopping centers instead, who needs customers.

[@punjabimundaUK]

No cars no people... who wants to walk so far to the one shop you want to visit... sorry no. Out of town shopping easier...park up close get to the shop and then home

[@craigsmith6715]

A little glimpse there of the beautiful Odeon, now Bradford Live (hopefully) - so much potential there, just need someone to realise it

[@fjklm0]

I hope Bradford can turn its fortunes around and attract more investment. This is a fantastic project, and the city centre looks much better already.

[@lesliehayton2929]

Ha ha .

[@jackjoules8983]

must be why every car on market place seems to be in Bradford

[@markosmith8037]

looks like they are spending money around the Town Hall - there's a surprise.

[@nigelbarker4135]

Ya can’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear🤔

[@TheAdArchive]

And you can’t make a negative pr1ck into someone with vision.

[@TheAdArchive]

@@nigelbarker4135 come on negative ninny what’s your issue with what they are doing? What would you do that is different? Things can’t be left to stagnate.

[@Kropotkin2000]

I'll get to walk around without traffic, counting all the mobile phone shops and vape shops.

[@wyrazq]

whole city center is about to close the roads for local taxis, buses, everything will be only for pedestrians and icycles, this video is quite old 2 weeks?

[@AdventureMe]

3 weeks I think

[@douglasthompson296]

Darren I guess there will be lots of room for any of your 3 Ecycles 😁😎 Cheers DougT Edit: Seeing Ava's Ices van can anyone remember Caddy's ices and Ice cream parlour in Dewsbury, now that's a blast from the past 😎

[@christelbraune4530]

Oh man Darren, eine wunderschöne Stadt. Wenn alles richtig fertig gestellt ist und es ist Sommer, geht's dann nochmals mit dir nach Bradford???Das wäre schön 👍🏻 Dankeschön Darren 😘❤️

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Looks very promising, though they definitely need all the greenery and places to sit. These city-centre projects, could do without all the secrecy, if they are to get the full-hearted public support which they mostly deserve.

[@AIARGENT]

Looks nice it looks like what there done to our town centre nearly, I'm in Barnsley and our cafés and puds have chairs and tables outside there like put a fence around them maybe I'll take some pics and show you on group tomorrow.

[@AIARGENT]

Ill be in town tomorrow so I'll take some pics and show in group.

[@jeffdayman8183]

Re the big grey ugly planters- on the plus side, they're big enough to maybe make their own micro climates that the plants will like, and also they'll be an effective deterrent for aircraft attempting to land in the street...8^) Cheers Darren, thanks for the look / update.

[@martinnaylor]

It actually looks quite nice,but will attract shoppers back to the city center,im not so sure.

[@theheathster2]

Been nice knowing you, Bradford!

[@NeilofBeeston]

Thank you for another great film on Bradford. I am going to Bradford on 23rd December. I am going on the bus from Leeds. Seeing your film has updated me on the changes to the city centre. I agree I think it looks great. I went in the summer and children were enjoying the water fountains near City Hall. I went up to North Parade and there were bars with seating and tables outside. I sat outside and enjoyed a beer. It was lovely. Looking forward to next summer and another visit to Bradford.

[@srfurley]

Will be up there again from the 27th to the 2nd. Looks a lot better than it did in September. Is the bus station at the Interchange open again yet? They should bring back the trolleybuses which Bradford was famous for.

[@whoam42a1]

It must be very difficult to get a Taxi. also a lot of walking for the eldely.

[@Rik_D]

How was it any different? The town centre is pretty much in a valley. It’s never been “elderly” friendly. Not sure how this changes anything.

[@CarolineFord1]

Bradford still loves drive-in junk food.

[@aaronwilkinson8963]

Hello mate I work on the railway. Near Neville Hill Train depot there's a train line called the Hunslet Oil terminal line. Down Arrival Departure Up. On the Bridge at 00m 30 Ch. Under a Bridge with a street name called Glencoe View. There's an old waggon that's wedged Under one of the arches. It looks like it has been there for decades. I'm going to be there next on Saturday night and I can take some pictures if you like. I know you like to research this kind of stuff and it might be interesting. I'm guessing they had a derailment and they just left it there. If you like to send me an Email and I will send you the pictures

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

1:57 If the Town Hall clock's correct Where the ... is everybody‽

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

A Nail bar and an Amusement arcade on the town's prime public space. Wot‽

[@a11csc]

hope all deliveries are done at night now

[@dcallan812]

The books and money spent should be a matter of public record. Otherwise how would anyone know where it went.

[@AbuBakr-w9n]

They have totally destroyed Bradford. Have you walked or driven along sun bridge road .., cycle lanes all over the place

[@gogovideo10]

I live in Derry, the first city of culture back in 2013. If I remember correctly, the city got about £250 million for preparations. I have to say though, not much came of it. If you look at Google Maps from 2009, the city looked far nicer back then than it does in 2024. I love this place and there’s a lot of people who do their best to make it a great place to live, but there’s only so much you can do when there’s derelict buildings and decaying shopfronts everywhere you look. With that said, I’ve only been to Bradford a couple of times in my life and just from this video, it looks a lot nicer than I remember it. It does seem like things are on the up for Bradford, and I hope this is the boost it needs to bring it back to its former glory days.

[@danielgardecki1046]

The glory days will never come back... Biggest and best nightclubs - All gone, never to return, as two of the biggest buildings which contained 3 of them plus a large pre-drinks bar have been converted into other things, plus the guy who owns most of the other has kept them closed for the majority of the last 17+ years. They're now spread out, rather than being in one area, and are mainly smaller clubs and bars now. A lot of the flagship shops - Closed - But don't worry, we've kept our flagship shop in Leeds open. Having a hole in the ground for 15+ years killed off most of the big shops and customers. All we've been doing since The Broadway was built is relocating shops we already had, and replacing some of the units they left behind with poor quality shops. And now this - Every build or renovation we do takes longer than the council expected, and costs much much more than the council expected. Then when they're finally complete, they're sat empty for months/years/forever, yet still they insist on building more "offices" which we don't need, as we have 1000s of mills, factories, warehouses, office blocks etc sat empty already. The traffic was bad before the works started. Then The Interchange was closed for most of 2024, while they investigated possible structural problems, but will be reopen early next year. And now all the roads in the city centre are gone, with a new bus lane raking in 100s of 1000s in fines, and more vehicle sized cycle lanes which no-one uses, therefore the traffic is now even more ridiculous than it was before. They just love wasting money on things which no-one asked for, while we're on the brink of bankruptcy, yet things we actually need they ignore.

[@EgoShredder]

@@danielgardecki1046 The city will only cater for those whom have arrived since the 1950s/60s. Everyone else....tough luck and move out, "White Flight" etc.

[@sharonmorris7048]

I've always watched your videos but really dissapointed with the fact that you said the disabled are a minority. You just alienated them all. I'm classed as disabled and no i don't have a scooter not all disabilities are the same and unfortunately i probably would struggle going round bradford city centre without some kind of transport as im sure many other people with disabilities would. Just another sign that people with disabilities and the elderly are left behind.

[@AdventureMe]

Sharon, Minority was in no way derogatory. Minority means "the smaller amount of a whole". I was simply saying that disabled people aren't a lot of the amount of people that visit the centre.

[@sharonmorris7048]

@AdventureMe it's a shame that because it looks so nice on the videos. I've never been to Bradford but my dad worked there for a while in the 70s and enjoyed it.

[@orange77_]

It's about mindset. It's reclaimed the streets from cars. It looks fab and is so much nicer to get around. The 'but my car' brigade are out in force I see

[@showmanpete2805]

then they wonder why city centre shops are struggling

[@punjabimundaUK]

Exactly... who wants to walk around a hilly city. Need cars and buses to drop customers off to the shops

[@rontanser9369]

The city of culture certainly seemed to do city of Hull the world of good and it’s continued since to improve so hopefully it will do Bradford the world of good as well for years afterwards😊

[@TheAdArchive]

I think what Bradford is doing is a good thing. It’s trying to model itself after cities in Europe like Eindhoven. Admittedly we’re not as flat as that city but for too long cities in the UK have pandered to the car driver and so the vision for the 15 minute city that will drive cleaner air and more cafe culture is something I fully support. People forget that Bradford was a major casualty of the global financial crisis which resulted in a massive hole in the centre for nearly 10 years. Recovering from that will take a long time and finally investment is being put into the centre. Regardless of what people think, decisions have been made that they can’t go back on and I for one hope the dregs in the centre and the run down 1970s buildings are pulled down and a new open air walking city centre with nice outdoor spaces and a cafe culture will drive more people living into the centre which will in turn create more shops and restaurants for these people. Too many people are quick to criticise and totally offer no alternative view of what they would have done when faced with the challenges that this city has faced.

[@nigelbarker4135]

@@TheAdArchive oh it seems I’ve rattled the cage of the woke front bottom as he/she/it disagrees with their view that everybody will flood into Bradford to see rows and rows of big name coffee shops. Bradford top of the league in just about everything that’s bad with this country. I think Darren had moderated his tone as regards of his views on Bradford given the unlimited access that he has had there and owed them a bit of a favour. Only time will tell if I or AdArchive proven right.

[@bri9294]

You can't compare Bradford to Eindhoven, I lived in Eindhoven for 10 years and would always go back, but would avoid Bradford like the plague. City of Grooming gang a drug culture. 😂

[@TheAdArchive]

@@bri9294 I lived in Eindhoven too and the comparison of what Bradford is trying to do is fair. Clearly you just don’t have the vision to see the comparison.

[@TheAdArchive]

@@nigelbarker4135 I think with your he/she/it comment you’ve shown the kind of small minded person you are. No need.

[@danielgardecki1046]

Just some of the shops and restaurants from the shopping centres and retail parks of the city centre: 3, Accessorize, Al Souk, Aldi, Anna's Ice Cream, Apricot, Argos, Asda Cafe, Asda Living, Barnardo’s, Bodycare, Boots, Boyes, Brow Art, Brow Art Salon, Browline, Brows and Nails, Buzz Mobile, Cake Box, Card Factory, Cha Cha Chai, Chaat Chaska, Claires, Clarks, Company Shop, Costa Coffee, Crazy Corn, Crazy Sweets, Cupp Bubble Tea, Currys, Deichmann, DFS, Dreams, Easy Bathrooms, EE, Eurochange, Exotica, F. Hinds, FlipOut, Foot Locker, Footasylum, Frankies Burgers, Game, Glamour Forever, Goldsmiths, Greggs, H Samuel, H&M, Halfords, Hays Travel, HMV, Holland & Barrett, Home Bargains, J by Janan Fragrances, Jack Jones, JD Sports, KFC, Khaadi, Kiko Milano, Kin Boba, Krispy Kreme, Laser Clinics UK, Leather Land, Little Lotus Sushi, Max Spielmann, McDonald’s, Meggis Lashes, Menkind, Mobilebitz, Moss Bros, Mr Pretzels, Muffin Break, Nando's, NCF Living, New Look, Next, Newspoint, O2, One Below, Pandora, Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Pound Bakery, Poundland, Pret A Manger, Primark, Rabbit Hole, Ramsdens, Regal Salons, Rejuvaskin Laser Hair Removal, Rituals, River Island, River Island Kids, Sainsbury's, SakkuSamba, Santander, Schuh, ScS Sofas, Sensory Room, Shoezone, Shout, Sketchers, SKY, Smiggle, Specsavers, SportsDirect, Subway, Superdrug, Superdry, Swarvoski, Taco Bell, Tech Bitz, Tesco, The Bodyshop, The Entertainer, The Fragrance Shop, The Perfume Shop, The Works, Timpson, TK Maxx, TUI Holiday Store, USC, Visions, Vodafone, Warren James, WH Smith & The Post Office, Wingstop, Wren Kitchens, Wunder Crumble, Yangtze, Yankee Candles, Yours, Yummy Cup Corn, Zizzi etc. A lot of which have 2, 3, 4, even 5+ units in the city centre, not to mention the shops, restaurants & bars on the streets, the restaurants & bars in Sunbridge Wells, the restaurants & bars in City Park, and the countless market stalls still in Kirkgate and Oastler, along with all the entertainment venues like The Leisure Exchange.

[@marshallluddite]

Great preperation 15 min cities ! you will own nothing and BE HAPPY !

[@alistaircameron3237]

I've lived in Leeds for 35 years, I have been working in and round Bradford for years (IT). I would not feel safe anywhere near Bradford.

[@EgoShredder]

What now walks around the city centre also does in the suburbs, so nowhere is truly safe anymore. Seen it with my own eyes in my postcode, which is regarded as one of the best in Bradford (well it was up until the late 1990s).

[@Rik_D]

Out of interest what makes you not feel safe?

[@EgoShredder]

@@Rik_D The same things that affect most low trust societies.

[@madhatter8253]

This is another way to wreck small business and high street shops

[@Rik_D]

Well its not though is it. 🤡

[@srfurley]

No it’s not. People like shopping and eating in nice car-free areas. Other cities in Europe which have pedestrianised areas have seen increases in people using the local shops.

[@madhatter8253]

@@srfurley I take it you never been to Bradford, if you had you would no

[@markosmith8037]

@@madhatter8253 pedestrianisation looks great - on paper...

[@vihuelamig]

@@madhatter8253 And you've obviously never been to Pontevedra (a city that pedestrianised some 20 years ago). At the time they were criticised for killing the shops. . . and then the opposite happened, they flourished. But you keep in your out of date world.

[@michaelkitson8594]

you say the money has already been syphoned off, where is you evidence? a lot of money is obviously being spent so how has it been syphoned off, proof please

[@EgoShredder]

How is he supposed to provide proof on corruption? Any council engaging in that will cover their tracks as best they can obviously. That does not mean Darren is incorrect on this, or that his intuition is wrong etc. Wherever there is a lot of money sloshing around, there will ALWAYS be corruption present. It's just the way the world works.

[@timmeekings6899]

These projects are always linked with corruption. A good idea would be to check how many councillors have suddenly gained new cars!

[@AdventureMe]

My thoughts exactly haha

[@custardo]

Every city centre benefits from pedestrianisation.

[@BaileyJB]

Absolute waste of money as usual. Bradford is full of nail shops, vape shops and betting shops. What exactly is the point in anyone visiting? It was much better before they made all these ‘’improvements’’ starting with Broadway, that killed Bradford

[@danielgardecki1046]

Just some of the shops and restaurants from the shopping centres and retail parks of the city centre: 3, Accessorize, Al Souk, Aldi, Anna's Ice Cream, Apricot, Argos, Asda Cafe, Asda Living, Barnardo’s, Bodycare, Boots, Boyes, Brow Art, Brow Art Salon, Browline, Brows and Nails, Buzz Mobile, Cake Box, Card Factory, Cha Cha Chai, Chaat Chaska, Claires, Clarks, Company Shop, Costa Coffee, Crazy Corn, Crazy Sweets, Cupp Bubble Tea, Currys, Deichmann, DFS, Dreams, Easy Bathrooms, EE, Eurochange, Exotica, F. Hinds, FlipOut, Foot Locker, Footasylum, Frankies Burgers, Game, Glamour Forever, Goldsmiths, Greggs, H Samuel, H&M, Halfords, Hays Travel, HMV, Holland & Barrett, Home Bargains, J by Janan Fragrances, Jack Jones, JD Sports, KFC, Khaadi, Kiko Milano, Kin Boba, Krispy Kreme, Laser Clinics UK, Leather Land, Little Lotus Sushi, Max Spielmann, McDonald’s, Meggis Lashes, Menkind, Mobilebitz, Moss Bros, Mr Pretzels, Muffin Break, Nando's, NCF Living, New Look, Next, Newspoint, O2, One Below, Pandora, Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Pound Bakery, Poundland, Pret A Manger, Primark, Rabbit Hole, Ramsdens, Regal Salons, Rejuvaskin Laser Hair Removal, Rituals, River Island, River Island Kids, Sainsbury's, SakkuSamba, Santander, Schuh, ScS Sofas, Sensory Room, Shoezone, Shout, Sketchers, SKY, Smiggle, Specsavers, SportsDirect, Subway, Superdrug, Superdry, Swarvoski, Taco Bell, Tech Bitz, Tesco, The Bodyshop, The Entertainer, The Fragrance Shop, The Perfume Shop, The Works, Timpson, TK Maxx, TUI Holiday Store, USC, Visions, Vodafone, Warren James, WH Smith & The Post Office, Wingstop, Wren Kitchens, Wunder Crumble, Yangtze, Yankee Candles, Yours, Yummy Cup Corn, Zizzi etc. A lot of which have 2, 3, 4, even 5+ units in the city centre, not to mention the shops, restaurants & bars on the streets, the restaurants & bars in Sunbridge Wells, the restaurants & bars in City Park, and the countless market stalls still in Kirkgate and Oastler, along with all the entertainment venues like The Leisure Exchange.

[@danielmcnulty2401]

The place is bankrupt

[@EngelsNederfiele]

The car isn't the star, it's been an absolute disaster, and only the lazy can't accept it for what it is....

[@xr6lad]

And only those that are 10 years old fail to understand total pedestrianisation often see’s a town die. They will just drive to out of town centres that become more accessible.

[@EgoShredder]

@@xr6lad The new 15min Cities the UN are working on around the world and in part of the UK as part of Agenda 2030, will change every single aspect of our lives and not for the better.

[@punjabimundaUK]

​@@xr6lad💯

[@Kropotkin2000]

@@xr6lad Yes, because roads and car parks made Bradford amazing. (Don't be daft)

[@jennifers8223]

i really hope i get to see you on wednesday i'm keeping an eye on the trains to leeds to make sure there running as normal and i'll let you know on instergram on tuesday what time i'll be in leeds for on wednesday