Bingley Road is not only a major route connecting Bradford to Keighley and beyond, but the bustling road is lined with a variety of independent businesses, some of which have been serving the community for decades. The road connects with spots like Saltaire Road, making it a super handy route for locals and anyone passing…
Shipley’s vibrant community and picturesque surroundings take centre stage in a new calendar celebrating the town. The calendar features 12 stunning photos captured during the year-long InstaMeet gatherings organised by Shipley Town Council and 15 Minute Shipley. The InstaMeets, which began in December 2023, aimed to inspire residents and visitors to see Shipley through fresh…
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…
Shipley is home to lots of independent businesses and companies who have made Shipley their home for many years. The Shipley Street Spotlight puts the focus on an area of our town which has a number of local businesses that you may not have noticed on your travels. This month, the spotlight is on…