Too many issues are logged, acknowledged, and then left to drift. Residents see the consequences daily while decision-makers avoid timelines, transparency, and measurable standards. That’s not public service—it’s abdication. We’re demanding clear service levels, public progress tracking, and consequences when deadlines are missed. Add your evidence and your voice—together we can put accountability back where it belongs: to the people of Bradford.
From Neglect to Renewal:
With public pressure and accountability, even forgotten landmarks can rise again!
The Bradford Odeon was once a proud landmark, but for decades it stood neglected, boarded up, and crumbling at the heart of our city. Its decline became a symbol of lost opportunity and council inaction. Only after years of public pressure and community voices was it finally rescued, restored, and transformed into a cultural venue. The Odeon’s story shows what can happen when citizens refuse to accept decay — and why platforms like Bradford Front Door matter.
Lorraine O’Donnell — Chief Executive
Role: Chief Executive of Bradford Council
Background: Senior local government leader, appointed in 2022 after serving as CEO of Durham County Council.
Focus: Day-to-day running of the council, leading the Corporate Management Team, ensuring policies are delivered
Steven Mair — Strategic Director of Corporate Resources
Role: Oversees finance, HR, legal, and customer services.
Background: Experienced public finance officer with responsibility for Bradford’s multi-million-pound budgets.
Focus: Financial stability, governance, and corporate services.
Richard Crane — Acting Strategic Director of Children’s Services
Role: Leads Bradford’s children’s social care and education services.
Background: Specialist in children’s safeguarding and education improvement.
Focus: Protecting vulnerable children, improving schools, meeting Ofsted requirements
