History
The Newlands Community Association began its life in 1996 when it was established as a focal point for the many local community groups in the Newlands area. It was a member of the steering group which successfully bid for Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) funding for the period 1997 to 2004. The funding was administered during this period by the Newlands Partnership Board (NPB).
The NPB felt that it was essential to invest in major assets which would provide long term income to be available to the Newlands community after the life of the SRB fund.
The Newlands Community Association was designated to continue the work of the NPB and before becoming fully operational was required to achieve a range of Fitness Criteria designated by Bradford Metropolitan District Council who are the Accountable Body. The NCA was the first post SRB community association to achieve fitness. This means that the NCA are now in a position to begin to implement a long term developmental strategy.
