Planning decisions include extensions in Queensbury and Bradford, plus tree work at Haworth and Oakworth Primary Schools. Bradford Planning: Decisions Made Around Late December and Early January Someone tweaked a garage roof in Bingley, changing it from pointy to flat. The address is Langroyd Parkside, BD16 4AD. The council approved this minor adjustment on January…
First Bus revives the X84 route between Ilkley, Otley & Leeds. Riders can win prizes from Betty’s and North Bar via app ticket scans. X84 Express Bus Returns Ilkley Otley Leeds Plus Rider Rewards You could win cool prizes! First Bus runs the X84 route. They are offering riders some nice rewards. Betty’s tearoom in…
Ilkley Library closed unexpectedly 177 times since 2022, mainly due to staff shortages, raising concerns among residents and councillors. Ilkley Library Closed 177 Times Since 2022 Due to Staffing Issues Ilkley Library shut down many times. It closed 177 times in three years. Staffing problems caused most of these closures. Councillor Andrew Loy noticed the…
Trustees undertake running, swimming to raise funds after Bradford Council’s cuts impact key services. Charity Trustees Step Up to Bridge Funding Gap with Endurance Feats Bradford Council cut funding to Ilkley Good Neighbours earlier this year. Supporters now want to raise money and plan running and swimming feats for this. Penny Coulthard, the Vice Chair,…
Luxury apartments at Robin Hill, Ilkley, offering modern living with views of Ilkley Moor, set to complete soon. Robin Hill Apartments in Ilkley Nearing Completion This Spring They built seven fancy apartments in Middleton. It’s on Clifford Road, at Robin Hill. The location used to be an old house. The area sits inside a conservation…
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…
New streetlights project saves £8 million, but some residents find the lights too bright or dim. New Streetlights Divide Opinion but Savings Reach £8 Million The town started a streetlight project back in 2018. They planned to change every light with a new LED one. The plan involved replacing over 56,500 streetlights, and they also…