A major blueprint aimed at bringing harmony and community pride to the district has been adopted - despite claims that it was not a "people's plan".

The community cohesion delivery plan was approved by the Council's executive committee after a debate lasting more than an hour when it ran into criticism from Labour members.

The committee agreed work should be done to redevelop and breathe new life into villages and rural areas, however.

The Council will also tell the Government that when additional funds are allocated to Bradford the authority should decide priorities.

Council leader Margaret Eaton said an information network to monitor tension across the district would be extended to give feedback from a wider field.

She said people did not understand the term community cohesion, but it could be best described as "community pride and positive experience".

Coun Eaton added the action plan was tough on crime and they were determined that nothing would prevent them from delivering it.

But Labour Group leader Councillor Ian Greenwood (Little Horton) said the action plan would be incomprehensible to many people.

"It doesn't pass the street or Little Horton test or even average Council officers," he said.

"It is a list of organisations which have been there for more than half a generation."

But Councillor Simon Cooke, executive member for corporate affairs, said: "These are appalling comments. I think there is some fantastic work going on. We could all quibble about something. But we have clear issues and we seek to address them. Lots of ordinary people have been involved."

Councillor Dave Green (Lab, Odsal) said: "Organisations and groups are great but we have to find a way of getting the people out there involved.

"This plan may look grand on paper, but nothing in it gives me any comfort it will make a difference."

A Labour amendment asking for urgent reports from officers about how the targets could be achieved was turned down.

l The committee agreed a different route for the Odsal park and ride scheme, in spite of concerns by residents.

The route will now go to the east of the stadium instead of the west, following the collapse of the Sterling Capitol redevelopment scheme and a different development by Bradford Bulls.

Resident David Warburton said the car park and road would be closer to houses, however.