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KFC has changed the opening hours of one of its branches after complaints from residents and discussions with the council over late-night trading.
The fast-food chain said it had updated the opening times at its Odsal Top spot to ensure they align with the permissions currently in place.
A KFC spokesperson said: "We care about being a good neighbour in our local community and recognise the concerns raised by local residents.
"Following discussions with Bradford Council, we've updated the opening times of our Odsal Road restaurant to ensure they align with permitted hours."
Council warns branch cannot trade beyond 11pm
The move comes after concerns were raised regarding the restaurant's opening hours and alleged late-night disruption in the surrounding area.
A Bradford Council spokesperson said: "Our Licensing Enforcement Officers have been made aware of concerns regarding the opening times of the KFC restaurant at Odsal Top.
"The premises are not authorised to serve hot food or drink beyond 11pm.
"Officers have spoken to the management team and advised that they cannot operate beyond 11pm without appropriate authorisation."
The council said no enforcement action has been taken at this stage.
However, the spokesperson added: "If we find the business operates outside permitted hours in the future, enforcement action will be taken."
Complaints over noise, litter and anti-social behaviour
KFC acknowledged concerns around anti-social behaviour and litter in the area, saying it was working alongside police and carrying out regular clean-up operations.
The spokesperson said: "We know anti-social behaviour and litter have been issues in the area, which is why we're supporting the police's efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour, alongside daily litter picks and monthly community clean-ups by our restaurant teams."
Councillors raise residents' concerns
The issue was highlighted by Reform UK councillors for Wibsey and Odsal, who said they had received numerous complaints from local residents.
In a community update, the councillors said residents had reported noise, litter, traffic and anti-social behaviour linked to late-night activity around the restaurant.
They said discussions had taken place with Bradford Council's Licensing Enforcement Team and the Bradford South neighbourhood policing team, adding that businesses had a responsibility to be "good neighbours".
The councillors also stated that enforcement officers were now monitoring the site and warned that a formal licence review could be pursued if further concerns arise.
The latest development means the restaurant's opening hours have now been brought into line with its permitted trading times.