Proud to be Windhill & Wrose Cllr, Labour Leader, Bradford Met District Council, champion for WYorks. For q's please email. Susan.Hinchcliffe
@bradford
.gov.uk
No one's laughing here. Bradford is bigger than Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool and Nottingham. We need a mainline city centre rail station to match our size and ambition. We have huge economic potential which Government need to take seriously.
Laughter at Conservative conference when Lee Anderson is asked about cancelling HS2 and the impact it will have on local services, such as those to Bradford and replies: "Anyone here from Bradford? Would you want to get there quicker?"
#CPC23
This morning we had a mystery on our street. Every house found a chocolate Easter egg on their doorstep. Detective work by next door discovered it was our Muslim neighbour who bore the gifts. So kind, everyone delighted!
Philip Davies does not speak for us in Shipley when he says this. These are exceptional times, he should have a heart. As a council we've said today that we will make sure no child goes hungry over half-term
This is a reply to an email written by a schoolgirl to her MP. The fact he would speak to a concerned 16 year old like this underlines how little these people care for young people and children. Christ. It’s ghoulish behaviour
Four young ppl chatting on a street corner in Bradford city centre. One drops a bottle, smashes. Two of them go into a nearby shop borrow a brush, sweep up the mess and put it in the bin. Faith in human nature once again restored!
Two phone calls in the last hour - one from someone who has just had a positive test and a call with a distressed lady who has just lost her husband to COVID. None of us like the rules but please keep them. This virus is real, active and kills.
So delighted for our district. Thank you to the brilliant team of people and all the many thousands of residents who got involved. You are officially brilliant!
BRADFORD IS
#CityofCulture2025
💥
This is our time to celebrate our extraordinary district – and for our young population to become leaders and change-makers to begin an exciting new chapter in our story.
This is Our Time, Our Place
#Bradford2025
Look, I'm angry about the chaotic way Government has handled this. But I care about you more, please please please stay apart, wash your hands, wear a face covering and stay isolated 10 days if you get it. Infection rate high and rising.
Following the Prime Minister's statement tonight, Bradford District will not be entering Tier 3 restrictions on Monday 2 November. The district will follow the national restrictions on Thursday. Please read our latest statement for more information:
Bradford-based supermarket Morrisons is opening its bakery, egg and fruit and veg packing sites for an extra hour every day in order to donate £10m of food to the country's struggling food banks
Important news this morning. I am standing to be the Labour Party Candidate for West Yorkshire Mayor in 2021, please follow my campaign on social media
On the way back, after visiting the district support hub, I paused to take a pic of this brilliant knitted rainbow. Hope for a brighter future, beyond the current trials.
#Bradford
Shocking that this Tory Government rejected the call for hot meals for disadvantaged children. But proud that our Labour Council in Bradford has stepped in to make sure no child in Bradford will go hungry during half term.
Huge congratulations to
@TracyBrabin
for achieving a great result for Labour in West Yorkshire. Delighted we've now got a strong team of a Labour Mayor and five West Yorks Labour leaders to create better life chances for the people of West Yorkshire.
We did it! I'm proud to be the first West Yorkshire Metro Mayor and I'm incredibly humbled and grateful for every single vote. I will fight for every single resident so everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you.
Congratulations to
@TracyBrabin
I look forward to working with her to make sure she's West Yorkshire's first Mayor next May. Commiserations
@HughGoulbourne
but I thought the three of us fought good campaigns.
Bradford is on the shortlist to become UK
#CityofCulture2025
💥
We're thrilled to annouce we're one of four places through to the final stage of the contest.
This is the time to tell the world our own story. This is Our Time, Our Place
#Bradford2025
❣️
No more room this morning on train to Leeds from Bradford Interchange. People including me left behind on the platform. We need Northern Powerhouse Rail asap!
Ironically been talking this afternoon in Manchester about the importance of high speed rail to the north. Now managed to cram myself onto a train back to Leeds then Bradford...the case is self evident to be honest. People left on the platform...
Today 1,001 candles were lit on the steps of city hall to remember each person who has been lost to COVID in Bradford district.
Partners across the district will also light up buildings to remember all those whose lives have been lost or affected by COVID
Fake news is doing my head in. I've just been sent an audio clip of someone saying he just happened to be talking to a bloke (as you do on Stratford high street) from NASA who told him they're recruiting aliens to help!! That's the most amused I've been all day!
Big day today in Bradford. Three world class cricketers from the district are receiving these at City Hall and the sun is shining! Adil Rashid, Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook - proud of them all.
It's been a day of memories as people pay tribute to the late great Cllr Ian Greenwood from across the political spectrum. Comforting to hear testimonies from people about what he meant to them. A great Bradfordian and friend.
Great to spend some time out today with one of the brilliant home testing teams in Shipley. Bright young Bradfordians who are enjoying making a difference. So proud of them.
Challenging times. The latest statement from me on what Bradford Council is doing to handle COVID-19. Look out for your neighbours everyone, we'll get through this together.
Abid was a good friend to me, to many people in this district and beyond. His loss will be keenly felt by all of us. Bless him and his family. We give thanks for all the good public service he gave.
Bradford has been named as one of 8 places through to the next round of the
#CityofCulture2025
competition 💥
Join us to make the most inclusive, imaginative and distinctive bid possible, for the whole district. This is Our Time, Our Place
#Bradford2025
Today we find out if Bradford will be named
#CityofCulture2025
💥
Thousands of people have been involved in shaping this process, generating energy and excitement across the district like never before 🌍
Tune into
@BBCTheOneShow
for the live result, tonight from 7pm on
@BBCOne
.
Out door knocking earlier today in Shipley with the very excellent
@RCorbettMEP
- local representative, lives in Wrose, who is knowledgeable and sensible. The country needs people like Richard.
Just delighted that we have a deal! This means more money and more decisions happening in West Yorkshire for West Yorkshire. Proud to be part of a great team of WY Labour leaders delivering for the people we serve
@cllrjudithblake
@cllrSPandor
@TimSwift
and
@munton1944
Thanks to all the firefighters, police, council wardens working hard to keep Ilkley safe this Easter weekend. Just been up to thank them with John Grogan MP. Still not safe yet so please do not venture onto the Moor.
Over a thousand knitted and crocheted white roses on the steps of City Hall, lovingly made by people who love
#Bradford
district and wanted to play their part in saying thank you to those who have done so much.
The Government has announced today (28 Aug) that the precautionary measures they introduced for the Bradford District on 31 July remain in place for 21 of the district’s 30 wards but have been relaxed for the other 9 where national restrictions will apply from Wednesday, 2 Sept.
Great to be at
@PwC_UK
tonight for the launch of their new Bradford office. 80 ppl already employed, recruiting another 40 over the summer. Great employer nurturing
#Bradford
talent
Bradford district in Tier 2 this week. Please read the regs below. Infection rates rising, hospital admissions increasing rapidly. Crucial time for the district. Stay apart, wash hands, wear a face covering. And if you get it, isolate for full quarantine period.
⚠️COVID-19 Update: Bradford District has been identified as a Tier 2 area in the new national tiered approach to COVID-19 restrictions, announced by the government this afternoon.
For more information on these new rules, please visit our COVID web page:
Wonderful Civic Carol Service tonight with the City of Bradford Brass Band and the cathedral choir. Packed cathedral with everyone singing carols at the top of their voices.
Shoutout to our friends at
#Bradford2025
who start the final push to be UK city of culture. We're really chuffed that Bradford is up for this
Let’s not underestimate the fantastic impact it would have on West Yorkshire as well as Bradford
💼 💃 👯 💷
Come on
#Bradford2025
So so sorry to hear of the passing of the lovely Harry Gration. As a proud, local lad he went out of his way to promote the Bradford district, compered the Keighley Business Awards for us every year. And took time to go round the room chatting to everyone. We'll all miss him.
What a great team. Council staff working long hours to get the message out - "wear a face covering!" Including staff who would normally be out celebrating Eid. Thank you!
Bradford’s time is NOW. The race is on in the competition for
#UKCityOfCulture
in 2025 💥
#Bradford2025
is a massive opportunity for the whole district! Find out more 💫
Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating this weekend! Additional reserves of self discipline have been required this Ramadan because of the lockdown. Lives are being saved by continuing to pray at home and stay at home. Thank you.
It will be hard for many families with relatives who need care services this Easter. Care workers across the district are dong a great job making sure those who need care get it.
#YouAreHeros
#EveryDayIsDifferent
Share because you care for our care workers!
Lots happens in a week these days. The new normal. An update on where we are now and what more we still need to do. But we will work through this.
#Bradford
Today we've paid out more than £20m under the Small Business Grant Scheme. The one-off grants of £10,000 are aimed at helping eligible small businesses to meet on going business costs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thanks to
@Keir_Starmer
for spending time this morning listening to local council leaders on the frontline of fighting the pandemic. Here with West Yorks colleagues
@TimSwift
@cllrSPandor
working together to get infection rates down.
I asked Government to fund local test and trace at a meeting on 6th July. In the meantime we've funded it ourselves without budget. This time Government need to mean it.
Katie from
@bradford2025
about to start a session at Windhill Community Centre on the Bradford bid to be City of Culture in 2025. Sessions running in every ward in the district.
This picture was taken 75 years ago today at Four Lane Ends, Cemetery Road, Bradford. One of the little girls next to the lady in the white dress is my neighbour now. She's proudly stuck it on her porch today.
Great day today for Keighley with £1 bus fares announced. Delighted to be able to get the investment from
@TracyBrabin
and help from
@keighleybus
to deliver this from this Sunday!
📢 This weekend we're launching a huge boost in bus services, with more than 1,100 extra journeys per month!
This is a massive step towards our vision for a better-connected region! And this is just the beginning... 🚍
To find out more, visit:
I just love to see national honours being bestowed on great Bradfordians, doing good work in the city and beyond. Congratulations to all those just announced!
Leaders of West Yorkshire met with Government last night. We are at a dangerous time for our region for health and jobs. The infection rate and deaths are rising. Please stay safe and if you get COVID stay isolated for the full quarantine period. Statement here.
The Leaders of West Yorkshire Councils issued a statement last night on their letter to Government on the support the region needs to protect communities and jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Piece about the
@bradfordmdc
home testing scheme. Brilliant staff and volunteers going out 7 days a week to offer people a test in their own home. Response % rate in the 90s. Making a difference. Thank you.
Volunteers and council staff in Bradford have been going door to door offering covid tests even if people don't have symptoms. They've recently managed 500 tests in one day. Around 1 in 10 are positive. More details on
@BBCLookNorth
6.30pm
Public service heroes out in
#Ilkley
tonight. River Wharfe has burst its banks and residents are struggling to get across to their houses. Police helping Adult Care worker from
@bradfordmdc
trying to get across the water to look after a 94yr old lady
Home by 4.45am. Tired but happy about the gains we've made in the local elections overnight. Some excellent cllrs coming onto the council to serve residents. Thank you Bradford district.
Packed out
#OpenIftar
tonight in
#Bradford
City Park. The last of three nights of breaking fast. It has been an open invitation for people of all faiths and none to food together. Wonderful.
Sally Stoker, recently retired Headteacher of Saltaire Primary School, winning the Leadership Award. "It's been a privilege working in all the schools I have in Bradford, it's a great city."
#BDSchoolsAwards
Special Olympians send off to UAE to compete with others from around the globe. So proud that Bradford district is contributing 5 to the 137 strong national team.
#Keighley
#Bradford
Thank you to
@Bfdcathedral
for a lovely online Remembrance service this morning. Very moving to hear the last post sounding out in an almost empty cathedral. We will remember them
#RememberAtHome