Ilkley Town Council

01/06/2026

To view the agendas for all meetings in June, please visit the Ilkley Town Council website: https://www.ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/agendas-and-minutes/

Alternatively, agendas can be viewed on the Ilkley Town Council noticeboard, located to the right of Ilkley Town Hall.

26/05/2026

Following on from our earlier post, we have just been informed that the life ring located in East Holmes Field is missing. This could potentially have serious implications, so if anyone sees it please could you let Ilkley Town Council know by contacting us on 01943 436212 or emailing [email protected]

26/05/2026

Ilkley Town Council has agreed funding of £3,415.74 for Bradford Council to continue its garden maintenance programme in Mill Ghyll for the coming year.

The decision means that the ongoing care and upkeep of this valued green space can continue, helping to ensure that Mill Ghyll remains an attractive and welcoming place for residents, visitors and the wider community.

Mill Ghyll is an important part of Ilkley’s public realm, providing a peaceful green route close to the town centre. The continued maintenance programme will support the appearance, accessibility and enjoyment of the area throughout the year.

A spokesperson for Ilkley Town Council said, “Mill Ghyll is much loved by the community, and the Council is pleased to support the continuation of the garden maintenance programme for the coming year. This funding will help protect and enhance an important local space for everyone who uses it.”

Ilkley Town Council will continue to work with Bradford Council and local partners to support the maintenance and improvement of public spaces across the town.

26/05/2026

With the warm and dry weather continuing during this week, people are reminded to take extra care:

• Barbeques and fires of any kind are not allowed on Ilkley Moor. This is covered by a Public Space Protection Order and you can be fined up to £2,500 and/or receive a prison sentence. Fires and barbeques are also not permitted in parks and greenspaces. Please report the use of barbeques and any fires on moorland by calling 999 – ask for Fire and Rescue.

• Although it may be tempting to cool off in open water, please stay safe. If you see someone in trouble remember to phone 999 and ask for the Fire Service. Tell the person in trouble to stay calm, to tilt their head back, and float on their back. Throw any available rescue equipment (a life ring or anything that floats) so that it lands near them (not on them) until help arrives.

19/05/2026

Do you have a community project in mind for 2026–27?

Ilkley Town Council continues to provide financial support for projects that strengthen the community and enhance the wellbeing of residents and their environment within Ilkley parish.

Recent grants awarded include:
• £350 towards the printing of the new Ilkley Water Trails leaflet
• £1,830 to All Saints Pre-School to fund fencing for its outdoor play area, improving the safety and usability of the space for local children

Applications for grants of up to £3,000 can be made to either the Community Engagement and Partnerships Committee or the Green Spaces, Environment and Sustainability Committee. Applications are considered at two committee meetings each year. The deadline for receipt of Round One applications to the Green Spaces, Environment and Sustainability Committee is Monday 15 June 2026.

Grant scheme criteria, guidance notes, and application forms are available on the Ilkley Town Council website: https://www.ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/grants

19/05/2026

ILKLEY TOWN COUNCIL DROP-IN SESSION TODAY!

Would you like to chat through local issues with an Ilkley Town Councillor? Why not come along to one of our drop-in sessions, held fortnightly at Ilkley Town Hall.

This morning's session runs from 10:30-11:30am. We hope to see you soon!

14/05/2026

Our May e-newsletter has just landed in subscribers' inboxes. 🎉📰

Full of information about local issues, Council resolutions, meeting dates and ways to get involved with local democracy, our monthly e-newsletter keeps you in the loop. It also includes a cute picture of a dog on a toilet, so there's that! 🐶🐾

If you would like to sign up, please follow the link: https://www.ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/newsletters/

12/05/2026

🎉Ilkley has a new Town Mayor!

Councillor Damian Kearns (pictured on the right) has been re-elected as the new Ilkley Town Mayor and Councillor Jane Gibson (pictured on the left) was elected as the Deputy Town Mayor for the civic year 2026 to 2027.

Read more about the new Ilkley Town Mayor here: https://www.ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/05/ilkley-has-a-new-mayor-2627

05/05/2026

01/05/2026

To view the agendas for all meetings in May, please visit the Ilkley Town Council website: https://www.ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/agendas-and-minutes

Alternatively, agendas can be viewed on the Ilkley Town Council noticeboard, located to the right of Ilkley Town Hall.