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A Neighbourhood Plan for Silsden, Steeton and Eastburn
Background information The parishes of Steeton and Eastburn together with Silsden have agreed to draw up a joint Neighbourhood Plan. What is a Neighbourhood Plan? This is a plan which carries statutory weight as this type of plan is created by . The purpose of such a plan is to give the people at a […]
The Changing Face of Stakes Beck
Over the years Stakes Beck, Silsden (the duck pond to some) has changed. Some might say for the better and others for the worst. The fact remains that this area has been a focal point for Cobbydalers for many years. At one point the town council considered enclosing it to make a car park, but looking […]
Flood Protection Gates for Silsden Beck
It has been about two years in the planning and construction, of the flood gates which will prevent a repeat of past floods of St Johns Street, Silsden. The idea was first conceived several years ago but getting permission has not been straight forward as several agencies have an interest in Silsden Beck. “The Floods” 21 […]
Assura Completes Silsden Group Practice
Leading healthcare property developer and investor Assura Group has completed its latest development, an integrated health centre in Silsden, West Yorkshire. The 16,000 sq ft. centre was delivered in partnership with Ashley House at a value of £3,000,000. Now fully complete, it will offer patients a range of services and practitioners in one location, functioning […]
First of six new litter / dog poo bins
Silsden is like like many other towns and villages where dog mess has long been a problem. Many of the bins have been sited in the wrong place, but with the help of children from Aireview the situation will soon be improved. This is the first of six new dog poo / litter bins with the […]
Local Elections May 22, 2014
Election battle is on as Bradford Council candidates are named 2:56pm Thursday 1st May 2014 in News By Amanda Greaves, Reporter Election battle is on as Bradford Council candidates are named The names of the 142 candidates competing for just 31 seats on Bradford Council have been revealed. Voters will go to […]
Hothfield Street Secondary Modern, Silsden c1956
Picture provided by Leonard Green Can anyone name these pupils c1956?
Silsden – Life Box is installed ready for first defibrillator
The life Box; which is the correct name for the box, which will contain the defibrillator when we receive it. It has been secured to the wall of the St James Church Hall to the right hand side of the entrance door. Once the defib is installed the box will be secured by a key code lock. […]