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Local Plan privacy notice
Replacement Unitary Development Plan (RUDP) for the Bradford District
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The Brownfield register
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Plan-it Bradford Newsletter
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Public Inquiry: Land off Fishbeck Lane, Silsden (Horn Crag Quarry)
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My neighbour has altered or extended their property. Do they require planning permission?
Lawful development certificate for an existing use or development
When happens when a complaint is made about you
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Trees
Find out if a tree is protected
Apply for a felling licence
High hedges and hedgerow regulations
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Trees and your property
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Trees and woodland on public land
Apply for works to a protected tree
Temporary Tree Preservation Orders for public inspection
Conservation areas and listed buildings
Conservation areas
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Saltaire
Townscape Heritage Scheme
Have you been thinking about a career in construction?
Landscape planning
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Developer contributions
Recycling and waste
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Rural collections
Assisted collections - help moving your bins
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Terms and conditions for the garden waste collection service
Hazardous waste (including asbestos)
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Chemical collections
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Lithium batteries
Syringes, needles and sharps bins
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Disposing of plaster and plasterboard
Household Waste Recycling Centre Policy
Find your local Household Waste Recycling Centre
Residents Permits
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Regeneration
Keighley Towns Fund
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Keighley Towns Fund area map
Keighley Towns Fund Board and minutes
Latest news
Footway improved after boost from Keighley Towns Fund
Work at Providence Park is well under way
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Shipley Towns Fund
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Latest news
World Heritage Site Looks to the Future
A £3m health and well-being investment is announced for Shipley
Leeds City Region Revolving Investment Fund
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Sport and activities
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Active Travel Bradford
Children's birthday parties
Over 50s Activities
Sports clubs in the district
Clubactive
Cycling
Active Travel Hubs
Bikeability cycle training
Bradford District Cycle Map
Bicycle parking
Cycling to work
Fitness classes
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Bradford Leisure Card
Members of the British Armed Forces
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Doe Park Water Activities Centre spring bank and summer holiday courses
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Paddle Safer and Discover Course – stand up paddleboard (adults only)
Policies
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Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre
The Leisure Centre, Keighley
Shipley Pool and Gym
Eccleshill Pool
Bowling Pool and Gym
Baildon Recreation Centre
Ilkley Pool and Lido
Manningham Sports Centre
Marley Activities and Coaching Centre
Thornton Recreation Centre
Wyke Community Sports Village
Sports development
Swimming
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RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
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Future proposals for parking charges and permits
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Car parks in Bradford
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Car parks in Ilkley, Addingham and Burley in Wharfedale
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