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,…
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 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…
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…
We’re heading to the Dandelion Cafe for our next Shipley Means Business networking event on Thursday 19th September! This is a brilliant opportunity for businesses and organisations in Shipley to come together, network, find out the latest developments from the town council and share any ideas on campaigns and activities for Shipley. It’s free to…