
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: The Bradford Hole – A Decade of Lost Opportunity
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT The Bradford Hole: A Decade of Lost Opportunity How a £260 million retail dream became a cautionary tale of corporate abandonment and civic
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An open Community Listening Forum where Bradford residents share ideas, raise concerns, and help shape local priorities. Brief updates, small-group discussions on key topics, and published next steps—everyone welcome, with refreshments provided.
An open Community Listening Forum where Bradford residents share ideas, raise concerns, and help shape local priorities. Brief updates, small-group discussions on key topics, and published next steps—everyone welcome, with refreshments provided.
An open Community Listening Forum where Bradford residents share ideas, raise concerns, and help shape local priorities. Brief updates, small-group discussions on key topics, and published next steps—everyone welcome, with refreshments provided.