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…
Could you be Shipley’s Town Centre Co-ordinator? An exciting opportunity to shape the future of Shipley is now open for applications. We are looking for a special someone with brilliant communication skills, who will be the Town Council’s single point of contact for the town centre. The role will co-ordinate a variety of initiatives aimed…
Shipley Harvest Market is coming to the new Market Square and the Underground Market on Saturday 11th October. There’ll be eco-related activities and stalls that support examples of everyday actions people might be able to practice in their lives to help address the climate and biodiversity emergencies. Plus we’ll have Hot Aire! Band, May Contain…
Shipley Town Council proudly recognised volunteers across Shipley at this year’s Annual Town Meeting by presenting its first ever Community Awards—an inspiring celebration of the people and organisations who make Shipley a vibrant, caring, and forward-looking town. The Council was overwhelmed by the breadth and quality of nominations received. From grassroots volunteers to local businesses,…