Vision

To build on the economic success of Shipley as an IT, digital and manufacturing hub, and the rich, unique cultural offer of Saltaire World Heritage Site, to transform it into a well-connected, sustainable, creative and innovative location, supporting tourism, jobs, skills, training and educational opportunities for all.

Shipley town centre will be a diverse, attractive, active heart of activity, showcasing the town's strong sense of community and building on its distinctiveness as a place. 

Wider health, well-being and leisure infrastructure improvements will support an excellent quality of life, making it an outstanding place to live, study, work, shop, play, visit and invest

Strategic objectives for Shipley

• To strengthen and diversify the local economy, supporting existing sectors and SMEs, and providing a range of opportunities for clean, green growth
• To address the town centre core, increasing footfall, diversifying the offer and creating a heart for activity
• To improve the provision of sustainable infrastructure to improve connectivity within the town, increase active travel, address modal shift and support Net Zero
• To support the delivery of digital infrastructure to improve standards and coverage as well as support digital inclusion by improving access to training, skills and technology
• To deliver a quality housing offer to suit all needs
• To improve access and linkages to a range of clean, green spaces, services and activities supporting health and well-being
• To support the continued growth of Shipley and Saltaire as a unique creative, leisure and cultural destination, growing tourism and access
• To improve access to skills and training, increasing employability and addressing skills shortages to support continued growth in key sectors