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• Ilkley scouts voice concerns over visitor levies

  Scouts in Ilkley are raising serious concerns about proposed new Mayoral powers to introduce visitor levies on overnight stays in England.

• Council tax payers to face rise of nearly 5% again

  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.

• Reducing your energy costs and carbon footprint

  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.

• Event to showcase Ilkley based SEN services

  An informative event in Ilkley will showcase the support available in the local community for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

• Get a spring back in your step with a day out at Bolton Abbey

  Whether you stroll along the river, discover the woodland nature trails, search for the bunnies, learn to ride a bike, or take on the Welly Walk, there’s something to inspire everyone at Bolton Abbey this Spring and Summer.

• Ilkley invited to join The Great Bradford Spring Clean 2026

  The gloves are going on, the bags are ready and the Great Bradford Spring Clean is ready to start.

• Extra investment approved for Ilkley Pool & Lido maintenance

  Ilkley Pool and Lido is to benefit from additional funding approved this week by Bradford Council's Executive.

• Council blocks developer's plans to fell 22m high Ash tree

  A housebuilders plan to chop down a “nationally significant” tree in Silsden has been blocked by Bradford Council.

• 1980s themed quiz designed to welcome people moving into retirement

  Ilkley & District u3a is inviting local residents to enjoy a relaxed and nostalgic 1980s Quiz Afternoon on Thursday 12th March 2026, from 1:30pm to 4pm, at The Wheatley Arms in Ben Rhydding.

• Leeds Bradford Airport opens new multi-faith room

  Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has opened a new multi-faith room.

• Ilkley-founded women’s business group goes regional 

  A local networking initiative, Inspire and Connect, is celebrating over 18 months of growth, proving that face-to-face connection is the secret ingredient for business success in Ilkley.

• Greenroom students prepare 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.

• Step into a caravan-turned-darkroom at Ilkley Manor House

   “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. 

• Ilkley Pride & Diversity to host Coffee & Cake social

  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.

• Clarke Foley to host International Women’s Day Celebration

  The Clarke Foley Community Hub is getting ready to host its 2nd International Women’s Day Celebration.

• Ilkley’s most loved businesses revealed

  The winners of the inaugural 'Ilkley's Most Loved Competition,' organised by the Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID), have been revealed.

• Ilkley Soroptimists invitation to International Women's Day event

  Ladies of all ages are invited to join the Ilkley Soroptimists for an empowering and practical day dedicated to safety and well-being.

• Ilkley BID to co-sponsor the 2026 Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards

  Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has announced its continued partnership with the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards, co-sponsoring the event for the second year in a row.

• Ilkley law firm reveals average age people make a will

  New figures from an Ilkley-based law firm suggest people are making a will earlier in life than commonly assumed, with the average client instructing the firm to prepare their first will in their mid-40s.

• International football fixture for Ilkley’s over-60s

  Ilkley Town AFC Over-60s take on Republic of Ireland this Sunday, 22 February, in the team’s first ever international.