Bingley’s Proposed Vision and Objectives

Vision: ‘Bingley – a sustainable, revitalised heart’ 

Bingley will achieve its full potential as a thriving and sustainable market town, with a revitalised Market Square and public realm.  A more diverse and high-quality residential offer will be encouraged to bring new residents into the town, attracted to the amenity and independents that line Bingley’s high street.  Bingley will have an improved leisure offer, with the re-opening of Bingley swimming pool alongside a boutique hotel which will repurpose Bingley’s Grade II listed Town Hall, supporting Bingley’s visitor economy.  Alongside this, Bingley’s attractions will be better connected – by facilitating more walking and cycling routes linking together Bingley’s Five Rise Locks, Myrtle Park, the River Aire and Betty’s Wood.

Bingley’s draft vision is underpinned by a series of strategic objectives:

• A sustainable, family-friendly town – Building on its existing character and quality offer, promoting Bingley as a well-connected and asset rich town, suitable for young professionals and families, including a good mix of employment and residential opportunities.
• Ensuring high-quality and efficiency in design – Repurposing of existing assets and brownfield sites to achieve appropriate densities that take full advantage of Bingley’s excellent transport connectivity, ensuring efficient use of land and quality place-making, particularly at key gateways.
• Enriching Bingley’s heart – enhancing Bingley’s town centre and square to create a flexible events space for key activities, encouraging ‘café culture’, and making the most of the existing Food & Beverage offer.  
• A green and healthy environment –Low carbon to be embedded into new development, to align with Bradford’s Clean Growth agenda, promoting sustainable travel solutions and improving access to Bingley’s countryside, such as St Ives, the River Aire and Five-rise Locks.  
• A ‘health-focused’ destination hub – Promoting Bingley’s accessibility to key green and blue assets and exploiting its potential as a destination for music festivals and walking, and potential for a future town ‘spa’.