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There are four proposed sites for houses in Ilkley [map download links below] Bradford Council’s Executive last week approved the latest draft of the Local Plan for public consultation, setting out proposed locations for new housing and other development across the district up to 2043. The proposals include new housing allocations in both Ilkley and Addingham, with two sites appearing for the first time in this latest draft. ILKLEY Hadfield Farm, north of Skipton Road – 256

Roundhouse at Burley-in-Wharfedale Burley-in-Wharfedale residents are being invited to share their views on accessibility and inclusion through a community survey launched at the end of the Burley Summer Festival. Early feedback highlights practical improvements, including safer crossings, smoother pavements, better station access, cycling routes and more inclusive community spaces. Other ideas include accessible play equipment, quiet spaces, community gardens, activities for

Ilkley Civic Society is inviting members of the public to join its meeting on 22 October for a discussion about design and conservation in the town, exploring how decisions are made about what constitutes a good, bad or ugly design. At this time of year, the Society would normally present awards recognising the best design and conservation projects in Ilkley. However, due to the low number of projects completed over the past year, the Society has decided to defer the presenta

L-R; Stuart Thomson, Simon Lawrence, Dan Goodey, Martyn Fisher and Judy Taylor Members of Bracken Ghyll Golf Club in Addingham have raised £8,000 for outdoor learning charity Nell Bank, a gift that will save the charity around £9,000 every year. The money will buy new grounds maintenance equipment for Nell Bank's 25 acre site off Denton Road in Ilkley, including a trailer mower, a powered push mower and a range of power tools. It allows the charity to bring all its grounds

Let's Lift the Curfew run will take place on 27 October [Photo: Ilkley Harriers] Ilkley Harriers will once again host a 5K run around Ilkley to support the #LetsLiftTheCurfew campaign. Ilkley Harriers invite local runners and community members to a sociable 5km run on Tuesday 27 October 2026 designed to to raise awareness and promote a safer environment for women to get active outdoors after dark. The groups says all abilities and paces welcome, and men are encouraged to come

The Ideal Extraction team Ilkley engineering company Ideal Extraction Ltd is celebrating after being named a finalist in the ‘Best Micro Business (up to 10 employees)’ category at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards 2026. Based at the International Development Centre in Ilkley, Ideal Extraction specialises in the design and installation of bespoke dust and fume extraction systems, primarily for the woodworking sector. The company also provides maintenance and testing services

Bistrot Pierre in Ilkley will celebrate Beaujolais Day on Thursday 19 November 2026 with a special French menu and live music in its neighbouring Crescent Inn. The menu will be available from 12pm during lunch and dinner, marking the annual French tradition of celebrating the release of the new Beaujolais harvest. A three-course meal and a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau will cost £39.95 per person. Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the first wine of the new harvest

Mayfield View is inviting the community to come on board and join in an evening of traditional board games With autumn in full swing, a care home in Ilkley is inviting the local community to come together for an evening of fun, games, and friendly competition to celebrate the simple joys of traditional games. Care UK’s Mayfield View, on Lower Railway Road, will host a vintage games night on Thursday 15 October from 6pm, inviting families, friends and neighbours to enjoy retro

Gary Holmes was the President of Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [Photo: IMTS] Tributes have been paid to local thespian, Gary Holmes, following his sudden death at the weekend. Mr Holmes died on Sunday after becoming unwell outside Yeadon Town Hall Theatre, where he had been attended rehearsals. In a statement the theatre said: "When Gary became unwell outside the Town Hall, members of the Yeadon Town Hall team immediately came to his aid and did everything they possibly coul

The Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, bringing together 90 competing crews for a two-day navigational rally. Organised by Ilkley and District Motor Club, the rally first took place in 1991. It was conceived by the same team that had successfully organised the ‘Olicana’ Road Rally during the 1980s. Ilkley and District Motor Club was originally formed in December 1910 to establish a motorcycle club for the Ilkley area. Init

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Residents of Ilkley and Ben Rhydding are invited by the Friends of Ilkley Rail Station (FOIRS) to an open meeting to learn more about their work and future plans. The volunteer led, charity run FOIRS, is dedicated to improving and celebrating Ilkley’s railway heritage, and will host the meeting at the Clarke Foley Community Hub on Wednesday 21 October from 7pm. The group is keen to expand its pool of volunteers by welcoming new FOIRS supporters - they may be residents who may