Shipley Town Council

Is your local area a friendly place to live? Do you enjoy making friends and feel welcome and supported in your community or think there is room for improvement. Bradford Council want to hear your view forms.office.com/pages/response…

It was Super-Saturday in Shipley with the Insta Meet visiting Saltaire & Robert's Park, and the Shipley Spring Market with the fabulous stall holders, singers & performers. If interested in talking part in the Insta Meet or Shipley Market email hello@shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk

World Heritage Day - Saltaire celebrates 25 years this year & the day looks set to be fantastic treat on 18th April! There are still opportunities to get involved if you're a school, community group, performers or creatives - contact events@saltairefestival.co.uk

The posters are up for the Shipley Spring Market this Saturday! The forecast is looking good 🤞Come down to enjoy a fantastic variety of stalls, along with musical entertainment throughout the day. A perfect chance to get that last minute Mother's Day gift for someone special!

Not long to go until the Shipley Spring Market! 🌸 Come down on Saturday 14th March from 9am to enjoy a wide range of stalls including handmade gifts, art, sweets, pottery, food & drink! Plus musical entertainment from 11am & historic walkabout characters between 12.30-13.30 too!

Thanks to all who submitted applications for the Green Grants & Parks & Recreation Grant scheme. The applications are now available to see shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk/community-well… shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk/community-well… Send questions to hello@shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk before the council meeting on the 26 March

It's not long to go until the first Insta Meet Up of the year with @15minuteshipley 📸 This time, we're heading to Saltaire village! The meet ups are open to all, and no cost. If you'd like to join us, please do let us know by emailing hello@shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk #Shipley

The Shipley Means Business networking meeting is next Thursday at the Caroline Street Social Club 6pm-8pm. Come meet the new Town Centre Co-ordinator, members of the Town Council team, share ideas, concerns & meet others from the business community. Free to attend & all welcome

Can you spare a few hours on the 24th February to help a community Litter Pick? Organised by Shipley Ward Officers, members of Shipley Town Council will be taking part to help #KeepShipleyTidy at High Bank in Shipley between 10am-12pm. All equipment is provided.

The “Shipley Bayeux Tapestry” is now on display in Shipley Library. This project by Hive Bradford involved the public contributing in Summer 2025. Have photos of the “real” locations that could be added around the outside of the tapestry? Get in touch office@hivebradford.org.uk

Mental health issues affect many in our community. Shipley Town Council wants to understand what help is available & what’s missing. If you're involved with any org in Shipley that supports people with mental health needs, please complete our short survey. shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk/mental-health-…

The first Shipley themed market of the year is taking place next month & we're looking for stall holders to join us! We're looking for a variety of stalls to take part, including art, craft, clothing & food to name a few. Please contact bradford.markets@bradford.gov.uk #Bradford

Cllr, Colin Longden headed to the @bcbradio studios in the @bdartscentre for the monthly update on all things Shipley. Colin discussed the upcoming Mental Health Survey that's going out to residents to share their views. Listen again bcbradio.co.uk (around 11.15am)

All February, Join us for our relaxed wellbeing rides to Rodley Nature Reserve Don't have a bike? Borrow one of ours, we have a few sizes and plenty of helmets! Register or find out more by visiting capitalofcycling.org

Green Grants in Action! 🌱 Jen applied for Green Grant funding to help improve the old spring wood meadow. Lots has been achieved, and it's been a real community effort that's resulted in some great outcomes! Find out more information on this year's scheme shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk/community-well…

The first Insta Meet up with @15minuteshipley will be on Saturday 14th March! 📸We'll be meeting at the Clover Coffee House, before heading down to Saltaire village and Roberts Park. If you'd like to attend, please register your interest hello@shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Shipley Means Business! Our first free networking event of the year is on 5th March. We'll be introducing the new Town Centre Coordinator, discussing the ShopWatch scheme, alongside members of Shipley Town Council giving updates on various projects. Free to attend & all welcome.

Some great energy and cost saving tips included in this guide by social enterprise @wisegroup_se #shipley #shipleycommunity

Applications Open to Shipley Green Grant and Park & Recreation Grant Schemes! We want to support community led actions & initiatives to both address the climate crisis & improve our green spaces & outdoor leisure opportunities The deadline Sunday 1 March. shipleytowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/01/20/gre…

The Big Garden Birdwatch run by the RSPB, is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. 🐦 Head to Shipley Library on Friday 23rd January to take part 10am-2pm. Free to attend, hot drinks will also be available.