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Wrose Quarry Wetlands Transformed
Press release, 15 July 2024
Work to create an oasis of nature at the Wrose Quarry Wetlands on Carr Lane has now finished.
Read more about Wrose Quarry Wetlands
Saltaire furniture business has designs on growth
Press release, 10 July 2024
A Saltaire-based furniture design and production business which specialises in working with galleries and museums including the TATE, The Hepworth Wakefield and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park has received a grant from the Shipley Towns Fund.
Shipley Towns Fund Board joined by four new members
Press release, 8 July 2024
The board in charge of an ambitious £25 million plan to regenerate Shipley has been joined by four new members.
Read more about the new members of the Shipley Towns Fund Board
Boost for New Shipley Cafe
Press release, 5 July 2024
A new Greek cafe opened its doors in Shipley on Monday (1 July), following a grant from the Shipley Towns Fund.
Read more about the new Greek Cafe in Shipley
Work starts on Shipley’s new Health, Well-being and Community Campus
Press release, 30 May 2024
Work has started on Shipley’s new multi-million-pound Health, Well-being and Community Campus (HWCC) at The Old School building on Farfield Road.
Read more about the Shipley’s new multi-million-pound Health, Well-being and Community Campus
Original features restored at Shipley Sustainable Community Hub
Press release, 30 May 2024
Original features have been uncovered and restored in the £2.51 million renovation of Shipley’s new sustainable community hub.
Read more about the renovation of Shipley’s new sustainable community hub
Boost for Shipley and Keighley Businesses
Press release, 30 May 2024
Cash boosts for businesses from the Keighley and Shipley Towns Funds are still available and have already made a huge difference across the district.
Read more about Boost for Shipley and Keighley Businesses
Three jobs created in Shipley following investment
Press release, 23 May 2024
A packaging company in Shipley has invested in new machinery and created three new jobs, following capital funding from the Shipley Towns Fund.
Read more about the jobs created in Shipley following investment.
Plans submitted for a £3m health, well-being and community centre
Press release, 13 February 2024
Plans have been submitted for a multi-million pound project in Shipley with a focus on Health, Well-being and Community.
Read more about £3m health, well-being and community centre project.
Shipley Towns Fund seeks board members
Press release, 29 February 2024
The board in charge of an ambitious £25 million plan to regenerate Shipley is looking for new members.
Read more about Shipley Towns Fund board member recruitment.
Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology Centre approved for historic Saltaire
Press release, 29 February 2024
'Once in a generation’ plans have been unanimously approved for a new £6m Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology Centre in the heart of Saltaire.
Shipley Market Square revitalisation unveiled
Press release, 23 January 2024
The heart of Shipley is set to undergo a massive transformation with the ambitious redevelopment of its market square.
Read more about Shipley Market Square revitalisation project.
Progress at the Shipley Sustainable Community Hub
Press release, 22 January 2024
The £2.51 million development of an exciting new community hub in the heart of Shipley is well under way.
Read more about the progress at the Shipley Sustainable Community Hub.
Businesses benefit from Towns Fund boost
Press release, 17 January 2024
The latest round of business funding from both the Shipley and Keighley Towns Funds saw two businesses benefit, with the creation of eight jobs.
Read more about businesses benefit from Towns Fund boost.
Shipley Library Enterprise Hub officially open
Press release, 5 December 2023
The new Shipley Library Enterprise Hub was officially opened on Friday (24 November) by Bradford Council’s Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Transport and Planning, to create a comprehensive new resource for local businesses.
Read more about Shipley Library Enterprise Hub opening.
A £3m health and well-being investment is announced for Shipley
Press release, 21 September 2023
A new project with a focus on Health, Well-being and Community has been given the go-ahead in Shipley, with the signing of a £3m funding agreement.
Read more about the project and funding.
Latest business to benefit from funding in Keighley and Shipley
Press release, 19 September 2023
Businesses in Keighley and Shipley are invited to apply for Towns Fund Business Growth Programme funding, after two more businesses recently benefited and created five jobs between them.
Read more about the businesses which benefited from funding.
World Heritage Site looks to the future
Press release, 11 September 2023
Plans have been submitted to deliver a circa £6M new Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology Centre in the heart of Saltaire.
Read more about World Heritage Site looks to the future.
Shipley Business Enterprise Hub
Press release, 7 August 2023
Work is due to start at the end of August on the redevelopment of part of Shipley Library to create a resource for local businesses.
Read more about Shipley Business Enterprise Hub.
New sustainable community hub for Shipley
Press release, 24 July 2023
A £2.51 million grant will see the development of an exciting new community hub in the heart of Shipley.
Read more about the community hub.
Transforming Wrose Quarry Wetlands
Press release, 11 July 2023
Work to transform Wrose Quarry Wetlands into an accessible oasis of nature for people to enjoy, is well underway at the Carr Lane site.
Read more about the work to transform the wetlands.
Keighley and Shipley businesses benefit from funding boost
Press release, 28 June 2023
Thirteen Keighley and Shipley businesses have already benefited from Keighley and Shipley Towns Fund Business Growth Programme funding, allowing them to expand and create 35 new full-time jobs.
Read more about the Business Growth Programme funding.
Keighley and Shipley Towns Fund projects get the go ahead
Press release, 21 March 2023
The first set of business cases for Towns Funds in the Bradford district worth over £7million have been given the go ahead to proceed.
£16m Towns Fund boost for Keighley and Shipley
Press release, 27 October 2022
The Government has confirmed that grants totalling £16.85 million will be provided for a number of exciting development projects in Keighley and Shipley. The multi-million pound projects will provide new improved public spaces along with facilities that will help local people develop skills and training and also support local community wellbeing.
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