Parking places for disabled people will be moved to make way for a new public square in the heart of the city's west end.

The places will be transferred from Glydegate to Morley Street as developers prepare to move on site to start work on the multi-million pound scheme.

Developers Leeds and London Holdings have been granted planning permission by Bradford Council for the scheme which will include restaurants, caf bars and night clubs.

Director Peter McManus said the stone-built square would have seats with concealed lighting and a kiosk where people could obtain refreshments.

He said it would mean space for a larger congregation at the cenotaph memorial services, and visitors to the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television would be able to eat sandwiches there.

Officers will recommend Bradford West Area Panel next Thursday to give permission for the parking places to be removed.

The officers say the transfer to Morley Street means there will still be convenient parking spaces for disabled people.

The officers will point out that the pedestrianisation of the area for the public square will provide a safe traffic-free area for people going to the pubs, clubs and restaurants.

Mr McManus said: "The creation of a public square is an integral part of the development and it is essential that we take that short section of the road which is used as parking spaces. We hope the square will become a focal point and bring benefits to the area." He added that the company was about to sign a development agreement with the council and begin work in October. He estimated the development would be ready by next summer.

Leeds and London was also the developer of the nearby historic Windsor Baths, which is now a successful pub complex.