Following the first allocation of the Shipley Green Grants in January, which awarded three projects funds through a public vote, the overwhelming feeling amongst the audience was that all the projects presented were well worth supporting. The Town Council has had some discussions and pleased to be able to offer some funding to all projects. …
Nifty Sustainability has recently secured from funding from the Co-Production Collective for an exciting project exploring how neurodivergence interacts with taking climate action and maintaining eco-hope. As part of the project, they are looking to recruit 5 people who are working or studying in a sustainability-related field, and who identify as neurodivergent to be…
To mark Bradford City of Culture in 2025 the Topic Folk Club is gathering together new folk songs about the story of people and/or groups who work to make Bradford District a welcoming and supportive place. Songs about historical figures that have lived in Bradford District and helped to make it great are also welcomed.…
Shipley Town Council hosted its first Participatory Budgeting event on Saturday 27th January for their Green Grants funding programme and over 70 people attended to make their voices heard. Seven projects were asked to present their environmental initiatives to help address the climate change emergency. Whilst the votes were counted participants enjoyed homemade soups created…
This month, we’re putting the spotlight on Briggate – one of the main roads into Shipley with lots of independent businesses making it their home. Our spotlight series is all about sharing details on businesses you might not be aware of, but make up an important part of Shipley’s retail, hospitality, leisure and commercial sector.…
In time for the 250th anniversary of the first section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal being completed, Sustrans and the Canal & River Trust are carrying out work to improve the canal towpath around Shipley and Saltaire. Department for Transport funding has been allocated to make it easier for people to walk, wheel and…
Seven applications have been received for a share of Shipley Town Council’s £7,000 pot for helping local people and organisations address climate change. These ideas include learning how to make a difference through knitting and other interactive workshops, building a sustainable food network, creating an active travel map of places to connect with nature and…
Are you looking for employment, a new role or training to progress your career opportunities? Incommunities in partnership with Skills House, offer a free, tailored service for anyone who is:- Employed Unemployed 16 years and upwards Lives in the Bradford Council Area They can help with:- Job Search Targeting barriers which is stopping people into…
Northern Powergrid, the company that powers everyday life for 8 million people across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is prepared for the forecast strong winds across its operating region on Thursday 21 December. The Met Office’s Yellow weather warning is in place for strong winds across the network area from 00:00am to 9pm tomorrow…
Trustees support the work that keeps Victoria Hall open to the public for community events, conferences, evening classes, celebrations, weddings and parties. Background information Overall responsibility for Victoria Hall, Salt Building and Exhibition Building lies with the Salt Foundation. These buildings are in the centre of Saltaire World Heritage Site: Victoria Hall is a Grade…