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This community strategy and its priorities will provide a framework to guide the way the<br />

council and its partners plan and work together over the next three years and beyond. It will<br />

also inform the negotiation, consultation and implementation of the important plans, policies<br />

and agreements to be made by the authority.<br />

6.5 Community Services<br />

6.5.1 Market and shopping facilities<br />

Vibrant town and local shopping facilities, which successfully compete and provide local<br />

choice, make a valuable contribution to the local community, which they serve. There are a<br />

wide range of shopping and marketing facilities provided in the city, town, district and local<br />

centres of <strong>Bradford</strong>.<br />

Traditional Markets<br />

The following are the major traditional market and shopping facilities currently being<br />

managed by <strong>Bradford</strong> Council.<br />

Indoor<br />

Kirkgate Market, <strong>Bradford</strong>: Located in the Kirkgate Centre, this shopping hall sells a wide<br />

range of commodity from fancy goods to footwear and designer jeans to duvets all usually at<br />

lower prices than high street retailers.<br />

Oastler Shopping Centre: This venue is located off Westgate in the City's Northern Quarter.<br />

A newly created food hall offers quality fish, meat and fresh fruit and vegetables from all over<br />

the world. The centre has lift access from the adjacent car park, shop mobility facilities and<br />

nine cafes and food outlets.<br />

Keighley Market: Located in the centre of Keighley, the Market has long tradition of being a<br />

colourful and lively shopping destination with quality food retailers to the latest in fashion,<br />

jewellery, materials, homeware and more. It's easily accessible by public transport or via car.<br />

Wholesale<br />

St James Market: St. James Wholesale Market is located on a six-acre site off the A650<br />

Wakefield Road, <strong>Bradford</strong>. It is easily accessible from the city centre and only minutes away<br />

from the motorway links to the M62, M1, etc.<br />

Ample parking is provided for buyers in the main hall where the bulk of the selling takes<br />

place. A wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables, exotic produce and flowers are available. In<br />

response to demand, the product range has been extended in recent years to include prepacked<br />

supplies to cater for restaurant owners.<br />

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