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Work is well underway on new multi-million-pound centre in Shipley

Three students from Shipley College joined the Shipley Towns Fund board on Friday to see the progress being made on the new multi-million-pound health, wellbeing and community centre at The Old School building on Farfield Road.

The centre, which will be known as ‘Farfield’ received £3m from the Government-funded Shipley Towns Fund, to transform the way mental health and well-being services are delivered in Shipley.

Read about the work on the new centre in Shipley

Work is well underway on Shipley's new market square

19 May 2025

Ambitious regeneration work which will transform Shipley Market Square is well underway.

The re-development will create a contemporary and adaptable space, suitable for events and pop-up market stalls featuring a new all-weather canopy.

Read more about the work on the new market square

Work on Shipley’s new toilets is underway

6 May 2025

Work has started on the refurbishment of public toilets in Shipley, as part of wider improvements to Market Square.

The work on the toilet block, adjacent to the bus interchange, started on Monday, 28 April, and is expected to finish later in the Summer. It will re-open as three toilets: two standard and one fully-accessible with baby changing. The building will also contain storage space for market and outdoor equipment.

Read more about the work on Shipley's new toilets

Digital start-up supported by Shipley Towns Fund

10 April 2025

A digital start-up company based in Salts Mill has benefited from a grant from the Shipley Towns Fund, to support its growth.

Read more about the Shipley business grant

Shipley Market Square Public Realm improvements set to begin

10 April 2025

Ambitious regeneration work is due to start next week on the public realm improvements to Shipley Market Square.

Read more about the public realm improvements

Oracle Opticians in Shipley Relaunches with Revolutionary Eye Care Treatments and New Opportunities

13 February 2025

An opticians in Shipley has unveiled its newly-revamped practice, becoming one of the first in West Yorkshire to offer a ground-breaking treatment for dry macular degeneration, thanks to support from the Shipley Towns Fund.

Read more about Oracle Opticians

Shipley Towns Fund seeks new members and Chair of Board

Press release, 10 January 2025

The board in charge of a multi-million pound plan to regenerate Shipley is looking for new members and a new Chair.

Read more about the Board and how to apply

New name for Shipley’s health, wellbeing and community centre is revealed

21 November 2024

Shipley’s new multi-million-pound health, wellbeing and community centre at The Old School building on Farfield Road has revealed it will be known as ‘Farfield.’

The project which has received £3m through the Government-funded Shipley Towns Fund, will transform the way mental health and well-being services are delivered in Shipley.

Read more about for Shipley’s health, wellbeing and community centre is revealed

Chair of Shipley Towns Fund Steps Down

14 November 2024

Bradford Council has thanked the chair of the Shipley Towns Fund board, after he announced he is stepping down from the role.

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Revitalisation of Shipley Market Square Progresses

13 November 2024

Ambitious regeneration work is due to start on Shipley Market Square in January 2025, Bradford Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard yesterday (12 November 2024).

Read more about Shipley Market Square

New Sustainable Community Hub launches to great acclaim

10 October 2024

Shipley’s new Sustainable Community Hub has officially opened following an extensive £3 million renovation.

The year-long refurbishment of the Old School Building on Kirkgate, has transformed the space into a contemporary base for charitable organisations Hive and the Kirkgate Community Centre, which will work together in in providing complementary services and facilities for the local community.

New Sustainable Community Hub launches to great acclaim

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.

Read more about Plaey designs

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.

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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.

Read more about Community, Arts, Heritage and Future Technology Centre approved for historic 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.

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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.

Read more about the projects.

£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.

Read more about the grants.