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18 hours ago
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Free parking in Ilkley could be scrapped under new plans
Free parking in Ilkley could be scrapped under new plans to be put out to public for new tariffs in the town which would see the end of the one hour free parking period allowed before charges come into effect have been published by Bradford hours in which charges applied would also be extended and parking in Ilkley on bank holidays would no longer be free if the new proposals were approved, according to the Ross-Shaw, portfolio holder for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "It's important to note these changes are currently proposals for people to consider. Anyone wishing to give feedback has a few weeks to do so." Brendan Stubbs, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Bradford Council, said businesses in Ilkley would be hit hard by any changes made to free parking in the town."We shouldn't be making it harder for people to use independent businesses. That's not good for anyone," he said. 'Simplified system' The council has also announced proposed changes to parking in Bradford city long stay parking sites would be created "to compensate for the loss of on-street parking in the city centre over recent years and the expansion of pedestrianised areas", according to the plans.A council spokesperson added that "a new simplified two-tier tariff system to distinguish between long and short stay parking will also be introduced".Meanwhile, charges would be introduced for bank holidays and the current single fixed evening charge for disabled badge holders would still be free for eligible users, but there would be a maximum permitted stay for them in time-restricted parking areas, the spokesperson Council said objections and comments could be emailed as part of a public consultation over the on the proposals should be sent in by 2 July, according to the spokesperson. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
02-06-2025
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Bradford grant scheme aims to increase city's café culture
Money is being offered to businesses in Bradford in a bid to increase café culture in the Council is running a pilot scheme to help pay for outdoor furniture and equipment, with the aim of adding "vibrancy to the street scene".Applicants can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to buy items such as tables, chairs, planters and lighting as well covering the costs of scheme is currently only available to businesses on those roads "most impacted" by the recent £48m Transforming Cities Fund works, the council said. Alex Ross-Shaw, the council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport said: "We welcome applications from businesses to introduce outdoor seating which will take advantage of the wonderful new pedestrianised areas."Our team have been visiting the local hospitality businesses in the eligible area to inform them of the grants and encourage them to consider expanding and use the new environment to increase trading."Anyone wanting to put outdoor seating facilities on the public highway such as chairs, tables, barriers, menu boards, parasols and associated structures, needs to first seek approval by applying for an Outdoor Seating Licence." The eligible streets are:Market StreetBank StreetBroadwayBridge StreetHall IngsTyrrel Street Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
14-05-2025
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Bradford Council confirms opening date for Darley Street Market
Darley Street Market will open on Saturday 12 July, six years after plans were first approved by Bradford market will host events across the inaugural weekend, on both 12 & 13 July, to mark the opening, according to the there are three floors, with the top floor dedicated to a food court, the middle floor being home to shops selling meat, fruit and vegetables, and the ground floor selling clothes, jewellery, perfumes and will also be a café and deli - with outdoor seating - in the market square, with the infrastructure to host events, including film festivals, on a dedicated large screen. Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, leader of Bradford Council, described the market as "a key part of our regeneration strategy".She added: The building itself is a purpose-built, high-spec space, with a focus on fresh food and a food court. "It also includes an events space which will allow food, culture, and social experiences to bring people together in a vibrant place for all to enjoy. "We're confident it will draw people to it as a major destination for Bradford," she food court will include restaurants serving food from Mexico, Greece, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand, Syria and Italy. Bradford Council said it would be announcing details of the traders, starting with those in the food court, Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "Darley Street Market has always been significantly more than a simple like-for-like replacement of the markets it's replacing. "It helps modernise our retail offer, but it also reshapes the city centre with a new market square. "This project is creating spaces for people to shop, meet and socialise, but also providing new cultural opportunities with events, film festivals and live music all a possibility."The market, which replaces the old Oastler and Kirkgate markets, has been the subject of some criticism, with Bradford Council rebuked over the rising costs of construction, which had risen to £31m by the council maintains the market will contribute to Bradford's growth - including the City Village project, which aims to deliver 1,000 "quality homes" in the city centre. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Repairs to Railway Children walk completed
Repairs to part of a popular riverside walk have been carried out by Bradford Council. A section of wall holding up the footpath near Haworth had fallen into the river. Running from Mytholmes Lane to Ebor Lane the footpath forms part of the route known as The Railway Children Walk. The walk takes people past many of the locations used in the original 1970 film including Oakworth Station, Mytholmes Tunnel and station master Mr Perks' cottage. Alex Ross-Shaw, the council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "It was found that not only had the top section of the wall fallen but also that the river had undercut the foundations which made it a much bigger job than originally anticipated. "It's a very popular route with a lot of historic value so well worth the effort put in by the teams to ensure our public rights of way are safe for the public to enjoy." The council's countryside team put temporary safety netting in place and carried out work to fill holes and level the surface making it safer and usable until a permanent solution was in place. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Bradford Council
BBC News
10-05-2025
- BBC News
Repairs to Railway Children walk completed
Repairs to part of a popular riverside walk have been carried out by Bradford Council.A section of wall holding up the footpath near Haworth had fallen into the from Mytholmes Lane to Ebor Lane the footpath forms part of the route known as The Railway Children walk takes people past many of the locations used in the original 1970 film including Oakworth Station, Mytholmes Tunnel and station master Mr Perks' cottage. Alex Ross-Shaw, the council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "It was found that not only had the top section of the wall fallen but also that the river had undercut the foundations which made it a much bigger job than originally anticipated."It's a very popular route with a lot of historic value so well worth the effort put in by the teams to ensure our public rights of way are safe for the public to enjoy." The council's countryside team put temporary safety netting in place and carried out work to fill holes and level the surface making it safer and usable until a permanent solution was in place. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
