Date for the Diary! The Shipley Christmas Lights Switch On is Saturday 28th November! We have lots of free entertainment and activities planned from 12pm until 4pm including: Santa in the Shipley Underground Market Festive theatre performances in the Kirkgate Centre Face painting and magic in Shipley Library Rides in the Market Square car park Music…
Shipley residents, businesses and market traders are being invited to share their views on the future of the town’s historic Clock Tower and Underground Market, as the next phase of investment from the Shipley Towns Fund gets underway. Funding will enable essential repairs and works to the Clock Tower, including the repair of the town’s…
The Shipley Tenner Treat is back to celebrate Yorkshire Day and the summer holidays! A variety of independent businesses across the town centre have a special offer available from 1st August to the 15th August. Shoppers can save money on the deals that include gift items, food offers, flowers and more. To redeem, simply visit…
Families are invited to enjoy a free day of sport, entertainment and community activities in Shipley on Saturday 18 July, as part of the town’s popular Summer Special event. Organised by Shipley Town Council, the event will take place from 11am to 3pm and features a packed programme of sport-inspired activities, live entertainment, arts and…
The free Play in the Park sessions are back! Funded by Shipley Town Council the free sessions will take place during the six week school holidays! The events will take place in the parks around Shipley every Monday (except Wed 26th August due to the Bank Holiday), with a wide selection of outdoor games…
Shipley Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting brought residents, councillors and community representatives together for an evening celebrating the people and organisations that help make Shipley such a special place to live, work and visit. Hosted by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Rhona North, the meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the past year…
Shipley Town Council is inviting residents to nominate the people and groups who make the town a better place to live, as nominations open today for the 2026 Shipley Community Awards. The awards celebrate the quiet dedication, kindness and creativity that shape life in Shipley – from long-serving volunteers and young people leading local causes,…
Mobile network services are being upgraded in Shipley – boosting speed, performance and coverage. There is a small chance these improvements may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView. These improvements will be implemented in Shipley, and symptoms could include intermittent sound, blocky images (pixelation) or loss of TV signal. For residents…
Shipley Town Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian McIver as the town’s new Town Centre Co-ordinator, reinforcing its commitment to supporting a thriving, welcoming and vibrant town centre. Ian joins the Town Council team with a dedicated focus and responsibility for the Shipley town centre area. In his new role, he will…
Shipley will celebrate the official countdown to Christmas when the town’s festive lights are switched on this Saturday 22rd November. A day of free entertainment and activities for visitors and residents will take place from 12pm, with the town’s festive lights and large Christmas tree being switched on in the newly refurbished Market Square at…