Bradford Property & Economic Forum

Bradford Chamber Property & Economic Forum

The forum meets quarterly to provide both a networking platform and an information-sharing opportunity for organisations connected through this sector.

The group hears from speakers on, for example, planning issues, regeneration initiatives and land/housing problems and solutions.  Sub-sectors that attend the (usually breakfast) events include surveyors, agents, engineers, architects, developers and planners.

Bradford Council and local housing associations also join in, with councillors and supporting officers invited along to speak or field questions as and when appropriate.  Recent issues discussed include: employment land allocations, flooding, city regeneration and housing needs.

Steering Group Members

1. Matt Rudman, Vectos/BPF Chair
2. Jennifer Winyard, Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West
3. Chris Eaton, Bradford Council
4. Stephen McManus, Chartback
5. Clive Brook, Clive Brook Planning
6. Paul Young, Gordons LLP
7. Graeme Scott, Incommunities Group
8. Catherine Riley, Kirkgate Centre
9. Allan Booth, Rance Booth Smith Architects
10. Simon Mydlowski, Clarion
11. Justin Robinson, Hayfield Robinson
12. Yaseen Mohammed, Y Property
13. Richard Merrills, Watson Batty
14. Danny Malik, Premier Housing
15. Marcus Rathbone, Rex Procter & Partners
16. Angela Blake, Bradford Council
17. Fatima Mejbil, Faum Architecture
18. Steve Gilley, University of Bradford
19. Jon Akers, Mott MacDonald
20. David Coe, Barratt Homes

Mike Cartwright, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Sub Groups

• Planning
• City Centre
• Transport