NO answers have been provided for members of the public after the Telegraph & Argus asked a number of important questions about Bradford Live in an open letter.

Nearly two weeks ago, it was announced that the NEC Group had pulled out of the £50.5 million taxpayer-backed Bradford Live project.

The T&A subsequently published an open letter to Bradford Council, developer Bradford Live and the NEC Group, asking 13 key queries - including about the next phase of the scheme.

The deadline for answers was 9am today - but none came from any of the parties involved.

The open letter said: "As the coming weeks and months progress, even more questions will no doubt arise as the Bradford Live story continues to unfold. 

"We - and many of our readers - do not feel those involved in the scheme have been transparent enough overall so far."

The open letter said answers were needed to "help fill the huge void of information that continues to linger over Bradford Live". 

A search is currently underway to find a new operator for the venue, which had been due to launch in a matter of weeks - but it remains to be seen exactly when Bradford Live will open.

In a joint statement on September 19, the NEC Group and Bradford Council said: "Bradford Live and Bradford Council announce that a process is underway to appoint a new operator for Bradford Live, the newly-renovated, world-class entertainment centre on the site of the former Bradford Odeon. 

"This follows a decision by the NEC Group that the venue will be better served by an alternative operator. 

"Following a strategic review of its business, the NEC Group will focus on its existing operations in the Birmingham area. 

"Bradford Council and the NEC Group have agreed settlement terms to release NEC from the contract that was in place for them to operate the venue. 

"NEC will step away from Bradford Live with immediate effect. 

"Bradford Live and the Council will now move at pace to identify a new operator and ensure the restored landmark venue will take its place as a major entertainment hub that Bradford can be proud of. 

"The Council and NEC have been unable to provide any significant detail on the situation relating to Bradford Live until now, while negotiations were taking place. 

"Further updates, and a new date for opening, will be provided when a new operator is confirmed."