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Historic River Pathway Set to be Upgraded
A local environment charity is set to start work on improving an historic pathway to enable more people enjoy the River Worth, following a boost of almost £60k from the Keighley Towns Fund.
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Funding boost for the Good Shepherd Centre
A charity which empowers economically and socially disadvantaged people in Keighley is set to modernise its facilities after a £140,000 boost.
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Boost for Businesses across Bradford district
Cash boosts from the Keighley and Shipley Towns Funds have already made a huge difference to businesses across the Bradford district creating 40 jobs to date, and others are still invited to apply.
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Work has started on a new visitor centre at KWVR with money from the Keighley Towns Fund
Work has started to turn a historic water tower on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KWVR) into a contemporary visitor centre.
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Work at Providence Park is well under way
The building of a major industrial hub in Keighley town centre, at Providence Park on the former Universal Mills site, is well under way.
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Footway improved after boost from Keighley Towns Fund
A footway on the route to a Keighley school has been improved, following funding from the Keighley Towns Fund.
Press release, 21 September 2023
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Latest business to benefit from funding in Keighley and Shipley
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.
Press release, 19 September 2023
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New multi-million pound industrial estate considered for Keighley
The procurement of consultants for a feasibility study into the development of a multi-million-pound industrial estate in Keighley is due to start.
Press release, 23 August 2023
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Low Street Improvement Work Well Underway
Work to improve a street in the heart of Keighley is well underway, following funding from the Keighley Towns Fund.
Press release, 23 August 2023
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Funding boost for Keighley Healthy Living
Press release, 26 July 2023
A community organisation which supports health and wellbeing is renovating its base in Keighley, with a £95,000 boost from the Keighley Towns Fund.
Read more about the funding for Keighley Health Living.
Massive cash boost for organisation at the heart of Keighley
Press release, 13 July 2023
A major renovation is underway at a long-standing community organisation in Keighley, after almost a quarter of a million pounds worth of funding.
Read more about the funding for the Sangat Centre.
Towns Fund secures a new roof for the Old School Room
Press release, 11 July 2023
Work has finished on a £150,000 project to restore and repair the roof of one of Haworth’s most important historic buildings.
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Central Hall in Keighley set for new roof
Press release, 11 July 2023
Work is set to start on a new roof for a community hub in Keighley, thanks to £162,000 from the Keighley Towns Fund.
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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.
Haworth feeling flush after refurbishment of public toilets
Press release, 28 June 2023
Public toilets at one of the district’s top tourist attractions have been completely refurbished, thanks to a massive boost from the Keighley Towns Fund.
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Government funding for development brings jobs to Keighley
Press release, 4 May 2023
A grant agreement has been signed that will create significant job opportunities and new industrial workspace for businesses in Keighley.
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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.