A NEW partnership focusing on promoting development and investment in the Bradford District has appointed Pete Mills as its chairman.

The Bradford District Place Making and Investment Partnership is due to have its inaugural meeting at Odsal Stadium on December 5.

The event marks a key milestone as relevant organisations in the district work together to take full advantage of Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 status and the vast wealth of opportunities to promote Bradford as a great place to live, study, visit, work, and do business.

Mr Mills brings with him a wealth of experience and an extensive network across the region. Born and bred in Bradford, he studied law and worked as a corporate solicitor before going on to found two businesses and has been involved in several others as an investor and strategic non-executive director. His current venture, a software company called Crysp is based in Salts Mill, Saltaire and provides compliance solutions to businesses and schools.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed as chair for the Place Making and Investment Board as we seek to establish a legacy of growth and opportunity.

“I look forward to working with CBMDC and other colleagues to deliver this. It is all to play for.”

 

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