SIR – Bradford’s new City Centre Growth Zone has enabled the opening of a new bistro and bar in Centenary Square, creating 16 full-time jobs and training opportunities for catering students (T&A, November 27).

Not so long ago, Bradford Council loaned developers enough money to finish building the new Provident Finance HQ, which has gone from strength to strength and recruited more staff.

Now soft drinks manufacturer Princes is investing more than £40 million expanding their site in Tong, which could lead to further employment in the longer term.

All this good news will have gone down like a lead balloon with those who regularly put down Bradford, but who cares about them?

D Rhodes, Croscombe Walk, Bradford