A Bradford councillor paid £408.79 in unpaid Council tax after a Freedom of Information request revealed the debt. Bradford Councillor Settles Council Tax Debt in Full Hey, so I read an interesting article. It involves a Bradford Council councillor and unpaid taxes. Someone asked the Council for information. They wanted to know which councillors owed…
Over 100 people protested in Bradford against a proposed Council Tax increase, citing wasted money and service cuts. Bradford Residents Protest Council Tax Increase; Over 100 Attend The local government can raise Council Tax by 9.99 percent. This was announced last Monday. This is much higher than the usual 4.99 percent limit. Bradford got the…
Plans revealed for traffic calming in Holme Wood. Consultation open till March 7. Focus on Broadstone Way Active Travel Route. Holme Wood Traffic Calming Plans Open for Public Feedback Now They will place “flat top” humps on Broadstone Way. These humps will be at several side road junctions, and this is happening in the estate.…
Bradford Council’s new LED streetlights save money but residents are divided over brightness & effectiveness. New LED Street Lights Save Money Sparking Mixed Reactions in Bradford Hey, I was reading something interesting. Bradford Council is changing streetlights, replacing about 56,500 lights with LEDs. The council says this saves energy and money. They started this project…
Fly-tipping plagues Bierley streets. Residents seek permanent fix as waste dumping persists, awaiting Incommunities action. Bierley Residents Demand End to Years of Illegal Waste Dumping Hey, there’s this rubbish problem in Bierley. It’s at Fairfax Avenue and Hyne Avenue. A local, David Wilkinson, told the Telegraph & Argus about it. People have dumped waste there…
New owners seek changes to a prior approved plan for the Victoria Hotel, aiming to attract tenants and finalize development. Keighley Landmark Victoria Hotel Set for Revival with New Plans They have a new plan for the old Victoria Hotel. It sits on Cavendish Street. This old 19th-century building has been empty for years now.…
Photographs reveal the near completion of expansion work at Bowling Cemetery, increasing burial space after a £2.4 million investment. Bowling Cemetery Transformation Seen in New Photographs Bradford Council spoke to the Telegraph & Argus; they said work at Bowling Cemetery is nearly done, with only a few minor things needing finishing and landscaping requiring a…
Arches project almost complete, fencing to be removed soon. Aims to improve area after homeless concerns. Bradford Forster Square Arches Art Project: Installation Nearing End The railway arches near Bradford Forster Square had homeless residents. People sought shelter in these ten arches for years. Last year, they planned to seal the arches off, using three-meter-high…
Vanquis HQ at 1 Godwin Street may become 103 apartments. A US firm seeks “permitted development” for the conversion. Bradford Office Block Could Become Flats Under New Conversion Plan Hey, guess what’s happening in Bradford? They want to convert 1 Godwin Street into apartments. That building is currently Vanquis Banking Group’s HQ. The plan involves…
The Ilkley Manor House roof needs major repairs. The Council and Trust negotiate funding for the £100,000 overhaul. Ilkley Manor House Faces £100000 Roof Repair Costs Bradford Council owns Ilkley Manor House. It is a medieval building. The Council wanted to close it seven years ago, but Ilkley Manor House Trust saved it. The Trust…