You might be wondering at the retrospective nature of this column. In fact, it is my last as chairman of the Bradford Economic Partnership. After three years in the role, I have decided with a heavy heart to stand down and focus on new challenges. I joined the board in summer 2017 with the goal of making Bradford a better place for everyone who lives and works in the district. I would like to thank my colleagues for giving maximum effort to our cause.
Given the Government effectively closed down the economy to stem the spread of coronavirus, the consequences could only be devastating for many businesses and households.
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