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Scouts in Ilkley are raising serious concerns about proposed new Mayoral powers to introduce visitor levies on overnight stays in England. They warn that without exemptions, life-changing local opportunities for young people could be put at risk. At the heart of local Scouting in Ilkley is Curly Hill Campsite, a much-loved site that provides outdoor adventure, teamwork and skills development for young people across Ilkley and the wider Wharfedale area. Run for charitable purp

Bradford Council’s proposed budget for 2026/27 will be presented to the council’s Executive on 5 March and once again the Council will be granted special borrowing permission from the Government to avoid a bankruptcy risk. After being presented to the Executive, the budget will then go to full council for approval on 10 March. The budget sets out savings proposals for 2026/27 totalling £60.6m, which are made up of prevention and demand reduction, increases in fees and charges

Heat pumps will be discussed at the event Local charity Climate Action Ilkley’s aims include encouraging practical steps to reduce carbon emissions, one of the main causes of the climate and ecosystem breakdown the world is experiencing. To support that aim, CAI is hosting a free event on Wednesday 11 March at 7:30pm at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley to provide information on ways homeowners, tenants and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint while also bringi

An informative event in Ilkley will showcase the support available in the local community for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Taking place at the Clarke Foley Community Hub on Thursday 12 March between 2pm and 5pm, this event is open to parents, carers, young people, and professionals who support young people with SEN. It will offer a chance to meet local organisations, speak with professionals, and access helpful resources. A special guest tal

The gloves are going on, the bags are ready and the Great Bradford Spring Clean is ready to start. The annual spring clean, taking place from 13 to 29 March, aims to improve the local environment and foster a sense of civic pride. Residents, local business, schools and community groups across Addingham, Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston are being asked to come together to help make a positive impact in their neighbourhood while working together to protect the environme

Ilkley Lido Ilkley Pool and Lido is to benefit from additional funding approved this week by Bradford Council's Executive. A total of £636,000 will be spent on works to maintain Ilkley Pool & Lido and three other Council swimming pools: Eccleshill Pool, Shipley Pool, and Bowling Pool. This is part of a wider £1.9m of investment in swimming pools, sport and leisure, museums and family hubs. In Ilkley the most substantive items of expenditure are the removal and replacement of

Rehearsals are underway for The Animals Ilkley Players greenroom students return for their fourth National Theatre Connections Festival on 5th March with The Animals opening at Ilkley Playhouse. The Animals is a powerful new play set in a Youth Custody Unit where student teacher Sam introduces Philosophy to resistant young residents. Written by BAFTA‑nominated, Emmy‑winning playwright Sean Buckley (Responsible Child, Skins), the play explores fragile hope, fear of release, an

“Nellie” - a lovingly repurposed caravan that doubles as a working camera obscura, eco-friendly darkroom, and creative classroom on wheels is coming to Ilkley Manor House. Across a 90-minute session in the Manor House courtyard, participants will step inside the camera obscura to see the world upside down, learn how a camera works from the inside out, and create a portrait using plant-based darkroom techniques designed to be gentler on the environment. Four sessions will run

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The Coffee & Cake social is at Vitello Lounge Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is inviting the community to come together for a relaxed and welcoming Coffee & Cake drop-in social on Saturday, 28 February, at Vitello Lounge, from 2:30pm. The informal gathering offers a friendly space for LGBTQ+ people, allies and supporters to meet, chat and connect over coffee and something sweet. Whether you’re a long-time supporter of the group or simply curious to find out more, everyone is

Photos from the 2025 International Women’s Day event The Clarke Foley Community Hub is getting ready to host its 2nd International Women’s Day Celebration. This free, community-focused event, is taking place on Sunday, 8 March from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Cunliffe Road venue in Ilkley. The celebration returns bigger and better, featuring inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations designed to uplift, empower, and connect women across the community. Progra

Ilkley’s top 10 most loved businesses have been revealed in an Ilkley BID competition The winners of the inaugural 'Ilkley's Most Loved Competition', organised by the Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID), have been revealed. To coincide with Valentine’s Day, the competition invited the public to nominate their favourite local businesses. The response was overwhelming, with hundreds of nominations pouring in from the community. In alphabetical order, the top ten most-lov