News and events
- Community Energy Switching
Bradford Council is supporting an energy switching scheme within the district, it’s open to everyone to register but Community Energy (the organisation leading the project) are targeting areas of fuel poverty by holding events to explain about the scheme. The scheme is aimed at getting people on lower energy tariffs for their household energy bills, […]
- Dirty Laundry – Exciting new theatre company working in Little Germany
Dirty Laundry was formed in 2012 to create exciting, eclectic, socially observational theatre for a wide audience. They use a mixture of real life stories, classic tales and imagination to produce textually and physically dynamic theatre which strives to evoke discussion and thought. Most importantly, though, they let you make up your own mind. After […]
- Twelve new jobs created
A successful computer software company is expanding thanks to the Council’s city centre growth zone. Eclipse Legal Systems which provides software for legal organisations throughout the country is to take on 12 more staff at its Little Germany premises. Bradford Council’s business investment team has provided support regarding business development, recruitment of new staff and […]
- Bradford Property Forum
Little Germany Action are please to be involved in the next meeting of Bradford Property Forum on 17th October. The event will take place from 8.00 a.m. at Kala Sangam Arts Centre, 1 Forster Sq, BD1 4TY The topic is Striking the Right Balance: Conserving Bradford’s heritage while promoting property development – with Little Germany as […]
- Another Week Another Star!
It seems like news about Little Germany, and the delights of YoYo’s cafe is spreading far and wide. Only last week Ronan Keating paid a visit, with Ellie Goulding hot on his heels this week. Clearly Little Germany is becoming the place to be seen!
- The Midland Hotel – Little Germany’s Preferred hotel
The Midland Hotel is Bradford’s Premier City Centre Hotel by reputation. Blending contemporary facilities with an era of opulence, unrivalled quality in Conference & Banqueting, including two of Yorkshire’s finest ballrooms. Situated on the edge of historic Little Germany the Midland Hotel still has the strong ongoing commitment to business and community organisations that it’s […]
- Welcome to Turley Associates
Bob May of Turley Associates has recently agreed to work with Little Germany Action to to help us develop our strategy and vision for the area. Turley Associates was established in Manchester in 1983 to provide distinctive, specialist and independent planning advice. Turleys have a nationally known reputation for dealing with listed buildings and conservation […]
- Grattan relocate their Headquarters to Little Germany
SHOPPING giant Freemans Grattan Holdings is moving its staff to new headquarters in Little Germany after completing a huge turnaround strategy. The 100-year-old company, which has mail order and online operations, has bought 66-70 Vicar Lane in Little Germany, Bradford, a 39,000 sq ft grade two listed building. FGH, which is owned by the Germany-based […]
- Hidden Bradford: Photo A Day Challenge for April 2012
@HiddenBradford have come up with the great idea of a photo a day competition, each day is themed. Once you have taken your photo you can share it via instagram, twitter, tumblr, pinterest, facebook…. Just add #bradfordphotoaday There is a flickr group at http://t.co/QL5lYrDm It would be great to see some shots of Little Germany […]
- New funding welcomed
Little Germany Action has welcomed confirmation that funding for key aspects of its work will be provided by the renowned Joseph Rowntree Trust, via the Bradford-based agency UnLtd. “This vital financial support will enable us to sustain our campaign to promote Yorkshire’s most distinctive urban village as a good place to work, live and enjoy,” […]
- New vinyls an alternative to display boards
A series of smart vinyl posters has been developed for Little Germany Action. They will enable property agencies to identify commercial and residential properties available for sale or to let without using external display boards. Agency advertising on external boards can distract attention from the architectural splendour and village atmosphere in Little Germany. The new […]