Bradford Local Guide

Practical information for living in Bradford — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Bradford Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Bradford at a glance

Local authority:

Bradford Council

Region:

Yorkshire

Known for:

UNESCO City of Film status, textile heritage and Salts Mill nearby

Council & local services

• Bradford Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Bradford Council website
• Bin collections — see our Bradford bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications, or go straight to the planning application search.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Bradford.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Bradford schools.
• Local events — what's on in Bradford this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Bradford.
• Your MP — who represents Bradford in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Bradford's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

• City centre
• Manningham
• Great Horton
• Eccleshill
• Thornton
• Shipley
• Baildon

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