Showing posts with label Bradford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bradford. Show all posts
Saturday, 9 August 2014
UKIP Bradford Statement on Bradford Council’s flying of the Palestinian flag
UKIP Bradford has sympathy for the plight of the people of Palestine but we feel it is wrong that Bradford Council should be taking sides in this conflict and flying the flag of Palestine.
UKIP Bradford Chairman Jason Smith says: “We are all horrified with what we see happening in Gaza but we feel it is not Bradford Council’s place to take sides on this matter. This seems like a move by the Labour run council to garner support in the Asian community in the light of increasingly hard-line comments from MP’s Ward and Galloway.”
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Bradford Labour want taxpayers to cough up for failed policies
The Labour Council leader appears to not want new tax holding powers for business rates and believes that taxpayers should subsidise their failed policies.
Interesting.
Of course, holding on to business rates would cut a whole swath of bureaucracy and help make national savings (Which we desperately need, lest we end up like Greece) - not to mention simplifying the whole system.
But thanks to successive Labour and Tory councils, our city has been destroyed and businesses driven out.
And who is to blame for that? - Not so much the coalition Mr. Greenwood.
Although UKIP would go further - We support either an enterprise zone for Bradford or giving total control over the setting of business rates, to the council.
The less you tax small business, the more it will either grow or move in to the area, bringing jobs and extra tax revue for public services.
That is one way to create jobs.
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Residents protest at developing of Greenfield site and the handling by Bradford Council
As usual Bradford Council is building on Greenfield sites, no one wants it, and they are ignoring the opinions of locals.
Same old stories I'm afraid.
"Campaigners are angry that a major decision on a 400-home development on green fields near Bingley will be made in Bradford rather than the Aire Valley.
Greenhill Action Group (GAG), which is fighting the proposals, said there had been assurances from the Council that the “hugely important” decision would be made at Bingley Arts Centre."
Same old stories I'm afraid.
"Campaigners are angry that a major decision on a 400-home development on green fields near Bingley will be made in Bradford rather than the Aire Valley.
Greenhill Action Group (GAG), which is fighting the proposals, said there had been assurances from the Council that the “hugely important” decision would be made at Bingley Arts Centre."
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/9103746.Anger_at_venue_for_Bingley_planning_decision/
This is exactly the sort of thing that we at UKIP Bradford have been saying for years. "Consultation" efforts are generally pathetic, and there is very little input allowed from concerned local people.
We would revolutionise the planning application process and put power back into the hands of the people.
UKIP would give local areas a vote on major housing schemes and big developments.
This would then force the Council to actually communicate their ideas to local people in an open and frank way, and not hide like they are doing with Bingley.
A major development, especially on a Greenfield site, would be very open to a referendum petition under a UKIP Council. All a local group (or an individual) would have to do is officially sign up 5% of the electorate in the local area (and have the names and addresses confirmed by the authorities at the Council) and that would trigger a local referendum.
We are sick to death of seeing people ignored with planning decisions, and we in UKIP Bradford want to blow the whole process open.
This is exactly the sort of thing that we at UKIP Bradford have been saying for years. "Consultation" efforts are generally pathetic, and there is very little input allowed from concerned local people.
We would revolutionise the planning application process and put power back into the hands of the people.
UKIP would give local areas a vote on major housing schemes and big developments.
This would then force the Council to actually communicate their ideas to local people in an open and frank way, and not hide like they are doing with Bingley.
A major development, especially on a Greenfield site, would be very open to a referendum petition under a UKIP Council. All a local group (or an individual) would have to do is officially sign up 5% of the electorate in the local area (and have the names and addresses confirmed by the authorities at the Council) and that would trigger a local referendum.
We are sick to death of seeing people ignored with planning decisions, and we in UKIP Bradford want to blow the whole process open.
Friday, 10 June 2011
UKIP backs call for Bradford "Enterprise Zone"
"Business leaders in Bradford have thrown their support behind the city’s bid for enterprise zone status.
Bradford Chamber of Commerce said an enterprise zone could be the catalyst for major investment, creating jobs and regenerating the city and wider region." - Which can be found in the T&A here and here.
With the farce of regeneration in Bradford and the lack of businesses investing in the city, thanks to the policies of successive Labour and Tory run Councils, Bradford has been left to decay. What we need is to give the local economy a kick start; with so few jobs around we need to make Bradford a place to do business!
According to the reports in the T&A, 5000 jobs would be created and £1 billion could be added to projects in Bradford.
Reducing the costs for business to set up in Bradford will mean new ventures being created and current ones will be able to grow. Both of these result in more jobs.
The Guardian reported that:
"The chancellor also said he would consider enhancing capital allowances for plant and machinery in the zones and announced that, for at least 25 years, all business rates growth within the zone will be retained by local authorities to support their economy."
Of course, this has been UKIP policy for some time as detailed in our local manifesto this year:
"Let councils control their own finances by keeping half of local business rates"
"Replace VAT with a Local Sales Tax, with a proportion going direct to councils"
This proposal would reduce costs for business, simplify planning laws and create jobs across the district. UKIP wholeheartedly supports it.
Bradford Chamber of Commerce said an enterprise zone could be the catalyst for major investment, creating jobs and regenerating the city and wider region." - Which can be found in the T&A here and here.
With the farce of regeneration in Bradford and the lack of businesses investing in the city, thanks to the policies of successive Labour and Tory run Councils, Bradford has been left to decay. What we need is to give the local economy a kick start; with so few jobs around we need to make Bradford a place to do business!
According to the reports in the T&A, 5000 jobs would be created and £1 billion could be added to projects in Bradford.
Reducing the costs for business to set up in Bradford will mean new ventures being created and current ones will be able to grow. Both of these result in more jobs.
The Guardian reported that:
"The chancellor also said he would consider enhancing capital allowances for plant and machinery in the zones and announced that, for at least 25 years, all business rates growth within the zone will be retained by local authorities to support their economy."
Of course, this has been UKIP policy for some time as detailed in our local manifesto this year:
"Let councils control their own finances by keeping half of local business rates"
"Replace VAT with a Local Sales Tax, with a proportion going direct to councils"
This proposal would reduce costs for business, simplify planning laws and create jobs across the district. UKIP wholeheartedly supports it.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Leafletting with the Chairman
We are planning another mass leafleting session on:
Sunday 23rd August, 2pm
At: Bradford Bulls Grattan Stadium, Odsal, Bradford
Meeting place TBA
Please let me know if you can make it, will probably be about an hour in total – should be able to shift 1,000s of leaflets if we have a few hands.
Contact me for more information,
Jason
jsmith@ukip-bradford.org.uk
Sunday 23rd August, 2pm
At: Bradford Bulls Grattan Stadium, Odsal, Bradford
Meeting place TBA
Please let me know if you can make it, will probably be about an hour in total – should be able to shift 1,000s of leaflets if we have a few hands.
Contact me for more information,
Jason
jsmith@ukip-bradford.org.uk
Monday, 17 August 2009
NO2ID Stall in Bradford
The Bradford NO2ID Group is holding a stall in Bradford and Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Saturday 21st November from around 10am - 4pm - as part of a larger event which is being run there.
UKIP fully opposes ID cards because of the spiraling costs (especially in the current economic climate), the erosion of our civil rights and that they will prove to be another unsafe IT project with our personal details.
UKIP Bradford will be supporting this event and encourage all members, supporters or anyone interested to come long, have a chat and help out!
The UKIP MEP for Yorkshire, Godfrey Bloom, may even pop along to offer his support.
So please come along!
NO2ID Website: http://www.no2id.net/
NO2ID Bradford Contact: bradford@no2id.net
UKIP fully opposes ID cards because of the spiraling costs (especially in the current economic climate), the erosion of our civil rights and that they will prove to be another unsafe IT project with our personal details.
UKIP Bradford will be supporting this event and encourage all members, supporters or anyone interested to come long, have a chat and help out!
The UKIP MEP for Yorkshire, Godfrey Bloom, may even pop along to offer his support.
So please come along!
NO2ID Website: http://www.no2id.net/
NO2ID Bradford Contact: bradford@no2id.net
Thursday, 11 June 2009
UKIP Polling 3rd in Bradford
A breakdown of the EU results has been posted on the Guardian website, listing results by local authority.
The article is here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/table/2009/jun/09/european-elections-elections-2009
The Spreadsheet: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/table/2009/jun/09/european-elections-elections-2009
UKIP are polling 3rd in Bradford!
To say we don't have any councillors or MPs in the area, it shows that there are plenty of voters willing to vote for us. All we have to do is go out and get them!
Bradford Results:
Electorate: 328,345
Votes: 110,869
Turnout: 33.77%
1. Tory 27,233 - 24.56%
2. Labour 24,884 - 22.44%
3. UKIP 16,401 - 14.79%
4. Lib Dem 14,771 - 13.32%
5. BNP 10,330 - 9.32%
6.Green 9,725 - 8.77%
The article is here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/table/2009/jun/09/european-elections-elections-2009
The Spreadsheet: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/table/2009/jun/09/european-elections-elections-2009
UKIP are polling 3rd in Bradford!
To say we don't have any councillors or MPs in the area, it shows that there are plenty of voters willing to vote for us. All we have to do is go out and get them!
Bradford Results:
Electorate: 328,345
Votes: 110,869
Turnout: 33.77%
1. Tory 27,233 - 24.56%
2. Labour 24,884 - 22.44%
3. UKIP 16,401 - 14.79%
4. Lib Dem 14,771 - 13.32%
5. BNP 10,330 - 9.32%
6.Green 9,725 - 8.77%
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
What a Response!
Well we had a massive boost to the EU election campaign after holding two stalls in Halifax and Bradford. We handed out thousands of leaflets and got a really good response from the public.
We had many people pledge to vote for us (or had already voted for us - postal votes)
People took leaflets, stickers and policy booklets. Everybody was annoyed with the major parties and were pleased to see us out and about actually talking to people.
The Greens and NO2EU also had stalls when we were there in Halifax, but we were the only ones that stayed all day!
Interesting to see none of the main parties dared to show their face the weekend before the election. If they had, I think they would have been lynched....
Only thing left to do now is....
VOTE UKIP on the 4th JUNE!!!!!
We had many people pledge to vote for us (or had already voted for us - postal votes)
People took leaflets, stickers and policy booklets. Everybody was annoyed with the major parties and were pleased to see us out and about actually talking to people.
The Greens and NO2EU also had stalls when we were there in Halifax, but we were the only ones that stayed all day!
Interesting to see none of the main parties dared to show their face the weekend before the election. If they had, I think they would have been lynched....
Only thing left to do now is....
VOTE UKIP on the 4th JUNE!!!!!
Monday, 20 April 2009
Pub Campaign Update!
Well we were back round the pubs today, picking up lots of full petitions!
We did a re-run of the previous group of pubs around Royds and Wyke area.
We've had new "UKIP Save the Pub" A3 Posters printed and were well recieved, with some publicans putting them up right infront of us! Also the new beermats were given out, which pubs snatched our hands off for.
Chatting with some pubs, we found that since we'd been round before, a few of the pubs were going to close down, obviously we were a bit too late for those pubs with the campaign.
Still, a very encouraging day, many of the landlords/landladies remembering us from last time and had a good chat about the trade and UKIP.
Pubs we Visited:Prince of Orange, New Furnace, Beehive, Waggoners, Kings Head, Drop Kick, Junction, The Crown, Oddfellows Hall, Oddfellows, Brown Cow, The Royal, Mail Coach (closing), Northern (landlady leaving the trade), Cap and Bells* (1st visit), The George (1st visit)
*When we visited Cap and Bells for the 1st time, they had already heard of the campaign and had petitions because a pub we previously visited had passed on our campaign!
UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
UKIP Pub Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
We did a re-run of the previous group of pubs around Royds and Wyke area.
We've had new "UKIP Save the Pub" A3 Posters printed and were well recieved, with some publicans putting them up right infront of us! Also the new beermats were given out, which pubs snatched our hands off for.
Chatting with some pubs, we found that since we'd been round before, a few of the pubs were going to close down, obviously we were a bit too late for those pubs with the campaign.
Still, a very encouraging day, many of the landlords/landladies remembering us from last time and had a good chat about the trade and UKIP.
Pubs we Visited:Prince of Orange, New Furnace, Beehive, Waggoners, Kings Head, Drop Kick, Junction, The Crown, Oddfellows Hall, Oddfellows, Brown Cow, The Royal, Mail Coach (closing), Northern (landlady leaving the trade), Cap and Bells* (1st visit), The George (1st visit)
*When we visited Cap and Bells for the 1st time, they had already heard of the campaign and had petitions because a pub we previously visited had passed on our campaign!
UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
UKIP Pub Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
Friday, 10 April 2009
UKIP Speaking at Freedom2Choose Meeting
UKIP line up for Freedom2Choose Meeting
Members of Northern England Freedom2Choose will be meeting this Saturday 11 April at The Painters Arms Public House, 35 Bradford Road, Drighlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire.
This regular event attracts visitors from throughout Northern England who are concerned with the erosion of civil liberties and choice, particularly in relation to the smoking ban.
MEP Godfrey Bloom (UKIP Yorkshire MEP) will be amongst the speakers attending the meeting, which commences at 2pm, along with Jason Smith (UKIP Bradford) and Nick Hogan (UKIP Chorley) to offer support for the Freedom2Choose national campaign to amend the smoking ban. Godfrey Bloom MEP is expected to speak at 4pm.Pro-choice group Freedom2Choose hold regular meetings throughout the country and now boast over 4.5 million supporters.
Freedom2Choose are a non-political, unfunded, voluntary organisation seeking to demonstrate that suitable alternatives exist to accommodate smokers and non-smokers alike.
John Baker, Freedom2Choose Secretary and organiser of the event states, “The landlords are delighted that Godfrey Bloom continues to take an interest in the draconian smoking ban, as the ban has devastated the licensed trade.
They are interested in hearing the UKIP policy on the smoking ban and are expecting more visitors than usual at this gathering.
All new-comers and guests are more than welcome to attend.”The current smoking ban legislation in force within the UK is one of the most stringent within Europe and Freedom2Choose is campaigning for a reform to place the UK more in line with the majority of the other EU countries.
(Bloggers4UKIP http://bloggers4ukip.blogspot.com/2009/04/ukip-line-up-for-freedom2choose-meeting.html)
Members of Northern England Freedom2Choose will be meeting this Saturday 11 April at The Painters Arms Public House, 35 Bradford Road, Drighlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire.
This regular event attracts visitors from throughout Northern England who are concerned with the erosion of civil liberties and choice, particularly in relation to the smoking ban.
MEP Godfrey Bloom (UKIP Yorkshire MEP) will be amongst the speakers attending the meeting, which commences at 2pm, along with Jason Smith (UKIP Bradford) and Nick Hogan (UKIP Chorley) to offer support for the Freedom2Choose national campaign to amend the smoking ban. Godfrey Bloom MEP is expected to speak at 4pm.Pro-choice group Freedom2Choose hold regular meetings throughout the country and now boast over 4.5 million supporters.
Freedom2Choose are a non-political, unfunded, voluntary organisation seeking to demonstrate that suitable alternatives exist to accommodate smokers and non-smokers alike.
John Baker, Freedom2Choose Secretary and organiser of the event states, “The landlords are delighted that Godfrey Bloom continues to take an interest in the draconian smoking ban, as the ban has devastated the licensed trade.
They are interested in hearing the UKIP policy on the smoking ban and are expecting more visitors than usual at this gathering.
All new-comers and guests are more than welcome to attend.”The current smoking ban legislation in force within the UK is one of the most stringent within Europe and Freedom2Choose is campaigning for a reform to place the UK more in line with the majority of the other EU countries.
(Bloggers4UKIP http://bloggers4ukip.blogspot.com/2009/04/ukip-line-up-for-freedom2choose-meeting.html)
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Save the Pub Campaign Update
We were out an about campaining in pubs today and were visitng pubs in Wyke and Royds among other areas.
Every pub was interested in our new pub policy paper, and we had some very positive feedback.We handed out two different types of beermats, the new posters, policy papers and loads of petitions that people were eager to sign on the spot!
Pubs we visited:
Prince of Orange, New Furnace, Beehive, Waggoners, Kings Head, Drop Kick, British Queen (where we sparked off a lively debate!), Junction, The Crown, Oddfellows Hall, Oddfellows, Brown Cow, The Royal, Mail Coach and the Northern
UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
UKIP Pub Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
Every pub was interested in our new pub policy paper, and we had some very positive feedback.We handed out two different types of beermats, the new posters, policy papers and loads of petitions that people were eager to sign on the spot!
Pubs we visited:
Prince of Orange, New Furnace, Beehive, Waggoners, Kings Head, Drop Kick, British Queen (where we sparked off a lively debate!), Junction, The Crown, Oddfellows Hall, Oddfellows, Brown Cow, The Royal, Mail Coach and the Northern
UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
UKIP Pub Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Public Meeting on Regeneration
"Bradford Civic Society wants residents to become more involved in the regeneration of Bradford city centre.
It wants to hear people’s views on what is good, what is not so good and what they would like to see in the future in terms of regeneration." - T&A
Looks like we'll get a chance to get our two-peneth in with the Civic society at an open meeting.
The event is called "The Regeneration of Bradford City Centre"
at the Impressions Gallery
Centenary Square
Bradford
between noon and 4pm on Saturday, March 21.
Make sure you get there and voice your concerns over the number of craters in the city and the poor odeon!
UKIP Called for sacking of regeneration boss - Yorkshire Post Article
UKIP Called for a local vote on plans for the odeon - T&A Article
It wants to hear people’s views on what is good, what is not so good and what they would like to see in the future in terms of regeneration." - T&A
Looks like we'll get a chance to get our two-peneth in with the Civic society at an open meeting.
The event is called "The Regeneration of Bradford City Centre"
at the Impressions Gallery
Centenary Square
Bradford
between noon and 4pm on Saturday, March 21.
Make sure you get there and voice your concerns over the number of craters in the city and the poor odeon!
UKIP Called for sacking of regeneration boss - Yorkshire Post Article
UKIP Called for a local vote on plans for the odeon - T&A Article
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Pub News
Came across this interesting article from the Yorkshire Evening Post.
Looks like Gerry Sutcliffe (MP Bradford South - Licensing Minister for the country) - could be taking a leaf out of our policy.....
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UKIP Says: "...would also allow the designation of established pubs for pub use only in local plans, to avoid closure and conversion into other uses, where there is a strong local desire to retain pubs "
Ministers Say: "Ministers are also looking at beefing up planning rules to prevent former pub buildings being so easily bulldozed."
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UKIP Says: "...would cut business rates and taxes on community pubs. "
Minister Say: "WEST Yorkshire pubs that are “centres of the community” could enjoy lower business rates under proposals being examined by the Government."
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UKIP Says: "...would reduce both EU derived regulations, and UK regulations and controls, and tone down enforcement regimes, involving variously licences, permits, certificates, surveys, reports, audits, contracts, procedures, assessments and policies."
Ministers Say: "Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe said planned action includes simplifying minor changes to licences and helping pubs stay open when the licence holder dies."
"She (Treasury Minister Angela Eagle) rejected calls for lower alcohol tax for pubs compared to supermarkets, saying it would be illegal under EU law."
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Looks like Gerry and chums are taking pages out of our book! ... and yes, according to the Treasury Minister, EU rules are stopping us from looking at potential alternatives!
UKIP spot on again ;)
UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
UKIP Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
Looks like Gerry Sutcliffe (MP Bradford South - Licensing Minister for the country) - could be taking a leaf out of our policy.....
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UKIP Says: "...would also allow the designation of established pubs for pub use only in local plans, to avoid closure and conversion into other uses, where there is a strong local desire to retain pubs "
Ministers Say: "Ministers are also looking at beefing up planning rules to prevent former pub buildings being so easily bulldozed."
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UKIP Says: "...would cut business rates and taxes on community pubs. "
Minister Say: "WEST Yorkshire pubs that are “centres of the community” could enjoy lower business rates under proposals being examined by the Government."
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UKIP Says: "...would reduce both EU derived regulations, and UK regulations and controls, and tone down enforcement regimes, involving variously licences, permits, certificates, surveys, reports, audits, contracts, procedures, assessments and policies."
Ministers Say: "Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe said planned action includes simplifying minor changes to licences and helping pubs stay open when the licence holder dies."
"She (Treasury Minister Angela Eagle) rejected calls for lower alcohol tax for pubs compared to supermarkets, saying it would be illegal under EU law."
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Looks like Gerry and chums are taking pages out of our book! ... and yes, according to the Treasury Minister, EU rules are stopping us from looking at potential alternatives!
UKIP spot on again ;)
UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
UKIP Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Another "Hole in the Heart"
The T&A reports more of Bradford City is centre is demolished in a £45 million pound scheme.
"McAleer & Rushe, a leading construction and development company in Northern Ireland, has applied for planning permission for a 200-bed hotel, to be run by the Jurys Inn chain, and 13,500 square metres of offices."
The T&A also reports the demolition has taken place before any kind of planning application has been approved. There are also reports that the area is a conservation area, which makes the whole process rather bizarre.
10's of millions of pounds wasted on what could be another Broadway fiasco, and looking at how long the recession maybe, the companies may go bust before completion.
"The Park in the Heart" is set to cost a fair amount, as well as the (never appearing) Westfield Development. The Odeon is another contentious issue.
Don't get us wrong, we want to see Bradford as a modern, enticing place to do business and live. But the amount of money thrown at these big city demolition jobs, and the lack of progress at a time when we need to be bringing in business to provide jobs in the recession is incredible.
The Council would do better using money to give the people of Bradford a Council Tax freeze instead of putting it up to pay for all these failed projects. We need to get people spending again and help them pay the bills instead of raising taxes every year.
What we really need is to have a council that can control its own business rates, look to lower them so Bradford can be a competitive place to do business. - We need to encourage businesses to set up shop!
"McAleer & Rushe, a leading construction and development company in Northern Ireland, has applied for planning permission for a 200-bed hotel, to be run by the Jurys Inn chain, and 13,500 square metres of offices."
The T&A also reports the demolition has taken place before any kind of planning application has been approved. There are also reports that the area is a conservation area, which makes the whole process rather bizarre.
10's of millions of pounds wasted on what could be another Broadway fiasco, and looking at how long the recession maybe, the companies may go bust before completion.
"The Park in the Heart" is set to cost a fair amount, as well as the (never appearing) Westfield Development. The Odeon is another contentious issue.
Don't get us wrong, we want to see Bradford as a modern, enticing place to do business and live. But the amount of money thrown at these big city demolition jobs, and the lack of progress at a time when we need to be bringing in business to provide jobs in the recession is incredible.
The Council would do better using money to give the people of Bradford a Council Tax freeze instead of putting it up to pay for all these failed projects. We need to get people spending again and help them pay the bills instead of raising taxes every year.
What we really need is to have a council that can control its own business rates, look to lower them so Bradford can be a competitive place to do business. - We need to encourage businesses to set up shop!
Friday, 6 March 2009
Local Pool Consultation
Bradford Council have launched a "district-wide" consultation on swimming pool and sport facilities in Bradford reports the T&A.
There is an online survey asking for your thoughts on the Bradford Council Website:
Click here to take the survey: http://www.bradford.gov.uk/sfs/
It seems very quiet on the Bradford Council website, with no news release about it, except a solitary link on the left of the main page, without much explanation.
After the outcry against possible closures of local communinty pools last year, it comes as a bit of a relief that the public will be consulted. However, there seem to be no other ways the consultation process will be undertaken. For people who aren't IT savy probably won't be able to find out about the consultation.
UKIP Bradford supports the maintenance of local community pools and fully opposes possible plans to close them in favour of one central pool in the city centre.
The man to contact about the consultation is:
"If you have any queries please contact: John Coulton on 01274 438795 or email john.coulton@bradford.gov.uk"
There is an online survey asking for your thoughts on the Bradford Council Website:
Click here to take the survey: http://www.bradford.gov.uk/sfs/
It seems very quiet on the Bradford Council website, with no news release about it, except a solitary link on the left of the main page, without much explanation.
After the outcry against possible closures of local communinty pools last year, it comes as a bit of a relief that the public will be consulted. However, there seem to be no other ways the consultation process will be undertaken. For people who aren't IT savy probably won't be able to find out about the consultation.
UKIP Bradford supports the maintenance of local community pools and fully opposes possible plans to close them in favour of one central pool in the city centre.
The man to contact about the consultation is:
"If you have any queries please contact: John Coulton on 01274 438795 or email john.coulton@bradford.gov.uk"
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Pub Pressure steps up
T&A have now reported local publicans in Bradford are speaking out against the declining pub industry.
The report highlights that "Government figures show that 52 pubs have been lost in Bradford in four years."
"William Wagstaff, licensee of the New Beehive Inn in Westgate, will celebrate 20 years there next Sunday and says things have never been worse for the British pub.
“I have certainly weathered a few storms, and this is by far and away the worst the situation has ever been,” he said."
The pressure will be mounting on local Bradofrd MP Gerry Sutcliffe, as he is the licensing minister for the country.
UKIP Bradford will be kicking off their "save the pub campaign" to help focus a local voice for more help in the pub industry and bring pressure on MP Gerry Sutcliffe.
UKIP propose to cut duty/taxes on traditional draught beers such as real ale, ciders & some lagers
UKIP propose to allow the council to cut business rates on important community pubs (not just single, rural pubs of small rateable value as now)
UKIP would help finance nationally the excellent 'Pub is the Hub' initiative, which assists pubs in diversifying and encouraging social enterprise
UKIP would work with Sky TV to provide a fairer, non-monopolistic pricing structure
See the full UKIP Pub Policy Here: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
See the UKIP Camapign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
The report highlights that "Government figures show that 52 pubs have been lost in Bradford in four years."
"William Wagstaff, licensee of the New Beehive Inn in Westgate, will celebrate 20 years there next Sunday and says things have never been worse for the British pub.
“I have certainly weathered a few storms, and this is by far and away the worst the situation has ever been,” he said."
The pressure will be mounting on local Bradofrd MP Gerry Sutcliffe, as he is the licensing minister for the country.
UKIP Bradford will be kicking off their "save the pub campaign" to help focus a local voice for more help in the pub industry and bring pressure on MP Gerry Sutcliffe.
UKIP propose to cut duty/taxes on traditional draught beers such as real ale, ciders & some lagers
UKIP propose to allow the council to cut business rates on important community pubs (not just single, rural pubs of small rateable value as now)
UKIP would help finance nationally the excellent 'Pub is the Hub' initiative, which assists pubs in diversifying and encouraging social enterprise
UKIP would work with Sky TV to provide a fairer, non-monopolistic pricing structure
See the full UKIP Pub Policy Here: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
See the UKIP Camapign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Pub Closures in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Post have a piece on the problems facing local pubs in Yorkshire....
The report suggets 300 community pubs have closed their doors in Yorkshire in the past four years.
"Campaigners have pledged to making saving the nation's pubs as big a political issue as the fight to preserve post offices last year as 36 close their doors every week."
This couldn't have been better news for us in UKIP as we have recently produced a "pub policy" which we will be kicking off a campaign with in Bradford.
"figures released by the Commons all-party beer group...reveal 311 Yorkshire pubs have closed since the last General Election in June 2005"
UKIP Bradford will be targetting it's campaign in Bradford South, as that is where sitting MP Gerry Sutcliffe is also "Licensing Minister" for the country. We hope to gather loads of signatures and landords/ladys support upto the next general election, to put real pressure on him to help out instead of persecute our declining pub industry.
Watch out for UKIP beermats, petitions, posters and pub policies in your pubs around Bradford in the coming months! We will be aiming to meet every Landord/lady in Bradford South and have a good chat, and hopefully roll the campaign out around Bradford.
See the Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
See the UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
The report suggets 300 community pubs have closed their doors in Yorkshire in the past four years.
"Campaigners have pledged to making saving the nation's pubs as big a political issue as the fight to preserve post offices last year as 36 close their doors every week."
This couldn't have been better news for us in UKIP as we have recently produced a "pub policy" which we will be kicking off a campaign with in Bradford.
"figures released by the Commons all-party beer group...reveal 311 Yorkshire pubs have closed since the last General Election in June 2005"
UKIP Bradford will be targetting it's campaign in Bradford South, as that is where sitting MP Gerry Sutcliffe is also "Licensing Minister" for the country. We hope to gather loads of signatures and landords/ladys support upto the next general election, to put real pressure on him to help out instead of persecute our declining pub industry.
Watch out for UKIP beermats, petitions, posters and pub policies in your pubs around Bradford in the coming months! We will be aiming to meet every Landord/lady in Bradford South and have a good chat, and hopefully roll the campaign out around Bradford.
See the Campaign Website: http://www.savethepub.co.uk/
See the UKIP Pub Policy: http://www.ukip.org/media/pdf/pubs.pdf
Monday, 2 March 2009
Going, going...not yet gone....
News on the Bradford Odeon!
Let's see.......ahhh, more hold ups.
A report from the T&A reveals there maybe "revisions" to the plans of demolishing the current Odeon which could trigger another public consulatition. Not that the council will listen as they ignored the "hug the odeon" event, the setup of the rescue group and the numerous petitions handed to them.
We must'nt forget that it is YORKSHIRE FORWARD that owns the property. A "regional development agency" that has a budget of millions, no accountability and are a symptom of the lack of transparency in local decision making.
These regional bureaucratic quangos must be abolished, freeing up more money for local services and handing more decision making back to local people.
Are we seeing another Westfield development? A multi-million pound, big project that will take years before anything happens and get any benefits from. Not to mention the demolition of the Odeon is widely un-popular.
UKIP Bradford Supports BORG (Bradford Odeon Rescue Group)
UKIP Bradford called for a local vote over the different plans for the Odeon
Let's see.......ahhh, more hold ups.
A report from the T&A reveals there maybe "revisions" to the plans of demolishing the current Odeon which could trigger another public consulatition. Not that the council will listen as they ignored the "hug the odeon" event, the setup of the rescue group and the numerous petitions handed to them.
We must'nt forget that it is YORKSHIRE FORWARD that owns the property. A "regional development agency" that has a budget of millions, no accountability and are a symptom of the lack of transparency in local decision making.
These regional bureaucratic quangos must be abolished, freeing up more money for local services and handing more decision making back to local people.
Are we seeing another Westfield development? A multi-million pound, big project that will take years before anything happens and get any benefits from. Not to mention the demolition of the Odeon is widely un-popular.
UKIP Bradford Supports BORG (Bradford Odeon Rescue Group)
UKIP Bradford called for a local vote over the different plans for the Odeon
Saturday, 28 February 2009
Did we really expect anything more?
"Construction work on Bradford’s £320 million shopping centre will definitely not start this year, its owner has revealed. "
Yep, that huge crater in the centre of our city is DEFINATELY NOT going to be worked on this year according to the T&A and Westfield.
I've lost count about how many years its been since the bulldozers came in, i think I've been to university (with a year out) in the time it's taken to get things moving. (and in fact i think it maybe longer!)
If the Council had not been so incompetent with the building contracts, we would have had this shopping up and running well before the recession which would have come as a relief to everyone and providing much needed jobs for the area, AND actually bringing in new businesses.
As it says in the report, it is no surprise that Westfield are not going to crack on with the expensive building work, especially with the recession worsening.
But what can the Council do to bring businesses back to Bradford to provide jobs? It would be UKIPs policy to return control of business rates to local councils, handing back some of the power from central government, which would allow us to control direct taxation on businesses.
Bradford is going to close down unless we get new businesses to move in, but there is little the council can do to encourage this. Bradford is losing custom to Leeds and Halifax and winning it back is going to be hard, especially in a recession.
Yep, that huge crater in the centre of our city is DEFINATELY NOT going to be worked on this year according to the T&A and Westfield.
I've lost count about how many years its been since the bulldozers came in, i think I've been to university (with a year out) in the time it's taken to get things moving. (and in fact i think it maybe longer!)
If the Council had not been so incompetent with the building contracts, we would have had this shopping up and running well before the recession which would have come as a relief to everyone and providing much needed jobs for the area, AND actually bringing in new businesses.
As it says in the report, it is no surprise that Westfield are not going to crack on with the expensive building work, especially with the recession worsening.
But what can the Council do to bring businesses back to Bradford to provide jobs? It would be UKIPs policy to return control of business rates to local councils, handing back some of the power from central government, which would allow us to control direct taxation on businesses.
Bradford is going to close down unless we get new businesses to move in, but there is little the council can do to encourage this. Bradford is losing custom to Leeds and Halifax and winning it back is going to be hard, especially in a recession.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Bradford Tory Tax Rises Again
The T&A have reported that the Tories have reached a deal in which they can raises tax again this year.
In a deal struck with the Lib Dems and Greens the rise will be 2.5%
At a time when its harder to pay the bills, when food prices are going up, when we need people to start buying again to kick start the economy, the Tories decide to increase taxes again.
What have we seen over the past year with our taxes?
Local swimming pools under threat
Post Offices Closing
Poor road maintenance/patchy gritting
The multi-million pound crater on Broadway
The proposed demolition of the iconic Odeon
UKIP is the only local party that would vote against any further rises in Council Tax, expose the waste of the region and council, and pump more funding into frontline services.
In a deal struck with the Lib Dems and Greens the rise will be 2.5%
At a time when its harder to pay the bills, when food prices are going up, when we need people to start buying again to kick start the economy, the Tories decide to increase taxes again.
What have we seen over the past year with our taxes?
Local swimming pools under threat
Post Offices Closing
Poor road maintenance/patchy gritting
The multi-million pound crater on Broadway
The proposed demolition of the iconic Odeon
UKIP is the only local party that would vote against any further rises in Council Tax, expose the waste of the region and council, and pump more funding into frontline services.
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