A £20 MILLION plan to demolish the Jacob's Well offices in Bradford city centre and replace them with a new building for 3,500 staff has been revealed.

The state-of-the-art 200,000 sq ft building would bring together people who work across the public sector including civil servants, local authority workers, police officers and NHS staff.

The idea behind the private sector-funded project is to provide a shared space and facilities to bring more employment opportunities and greater footfall to the city.

The shared green technology hub would also enable organisations to deliver more streamlined services and share information and working practices.

Bradford Council leader David Green said: "Other developments are already attracting inward investment and promoting local growth, and this hub would do the same.

"In addition the hub should prove to be an innovative way of working for the public sector that will ultimately benefit local people."

The programme is being managed by expert public sector programme managers DragonGate and delivered by McLaren Properties and Chiltington Land.

McLaren Properties is signing the agreement today in the Council Chamber at Bradford City Hall.

John Gatley, of McLaren Properties, said: "The Jacob's Well site is a fantastic location for a public sector hub.

"It's a great time to work in Bradford as the regeneration of the city is progressing all the time and the Council are very supportive and easy to work with.

"The staff at the hub would benefit from a modern environment in which to work plus good transport connections with easy access to motorways and rail links. it really is a great opportunity."