Shipley Town Council is thrilled to announce the opening of its new community office at the recently renovated Kirkgate Community Centre, a vibrant new hub in the heart of Shipley. This exciting development marks a significant milestone for both Shipley Town Council and the local community, reinforcing the council’s commitment to delivering accessible services and…
Shipley will celebrate the official countdown to Christmas when the town’s festive lights are switched on this Saturday 23rd 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 at 4.45pm. Funded by Shipley Town Council,…
The hard work of Shipley in Bloom volunteers has been recognised with the prestigious Level 5 – “Outstanding” award in the RHS Yorkshire in Bloom “It’s Your Neighbourhood” competition. This achievement celebrates the volunteers’ efforts to enhance Shipley town centre with beautiful and sustainable green spaces. The Yorkshire in Bloom judges were introduced to the…
The lack of public toilets in Shipley town centre, since the old toilets closed in 2013, has been a major concern for residents, businesses and visitors . Shipley Town Council is, therefore, delighted to announce that the long-awaited work to open new toilets has begun. In September, the water supply was fixed and the building…
It’s one of the busiest streets in Shipley in terms of passing traffic and is home to a host of independent businesses – some of whom have been there for 60 years! Commercial street is one of the roads leading off Foxes Corner. We paid a visit to find out more about the range of…
Nifty Sustainability received a Green Grant from Shipley Town Council to support people in progressing the Shipley Climate Action Plan in whatever ways feel most relevant, appropriate and doable to them. The project involves a series of workshops where we are: Exploring the Shipley Citizen’s Jury on Climate Change and the subsequent Shipley Climate Action Plan that resulted from the process. Spending…
Each week throughout the school six week holidays, free play in the park sessions will be taking place at parks in the Shipley district. The free sessions are funded by Shipley Town Council and take place on a Monday 11am-3pm, overseen by the Bradford Council Play Service. Activities include: Swing Ball, Snakes And Ladders, Mini…
A new campaign is launching on the 1st August with a range of independent businesses in Shipley offering a special treat for only £10. The two-week initiative which runs from the 1st August to the 15th August, is inspired by the Shop Locally Fiver Fest and the Tenner Treat campaign launched by Bradford BID last…
The Bradford district official Armed Forces Day event will take place for the first time in Shipley on Saturday 29th June. The event will open at 11am and run until 4pm in Shipley Market Square. Bradford residents will have the opportunity to stand together and celebrate the men and women, both past and present, who…
Detailed times and venues now available for the day, here: Shipley Schedule Poster. PREVIOUS NEWS A free day of family fun is planned for Saturday 27th July when Shipley gets into the carnival spirit for the annual Summer Special event. Organised by Shipley Town Council, a variety of activities and events with a carnival theme will take…