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Safer Parks For Everyone
What would YOU do if you saw harassment in a park or public open space? You don’t need to be a hero. Just learn the 5Ds. ➡ Distract ➡ Delegate...
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Why Don’t You ??? Create a Nature Board.
Looking for activities for children that are inexpensive and will keep them occupied for a hour or so? Then why not create a nature board. This will involve you going...
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Wildflower Areas at Cliffe Castle
At Cliffe Castle some areas are now in their fourth year of meadow management and are showing a steady increase in the number of different plants. Today’s prize find looks...
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Ash Dieback
There is no cure for Ash Dieback which is affecting many of our trees in the UK. Take note whilst your out and about in our parks, woodlands and on...
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Have your say on Climate Action in Bradford & District!
We are pleased to announce that the public consultation window for the draft Climate Action Plan 2025-28 for Bradford District is now open! Please click on the link below to...
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Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve
Bradford District is home to the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve, the first National Nature Reserve in West Yorkshire. The National Nature Reserve (NNR) forms part of the King’s...
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Lister Mills Bradford Peregrines
Peregrines Nesting At Lister Mills Peregrine falcons are nesting for the first time on Bradford’s iconic Lister Mills chimney. A pair have set up home in a newly installed nesting...
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Bradford Council gets UN recognition for trees commitment
Bradford Council has received international recognition from the United Nations for its commitment to planting more trees. It has been awarded Tree Cities of the World recognition by the UN’s Food...
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A New Build for The Bygone Victorian Era
Our Friends of The Prince of Wales Park, Bingley have been really rather busy. Constructing a dry-stone Victorian archway over the stone lined stream. It mirrors the other archways...
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Tree Stump Carving Myrtle Park
In 2023 a beautiful old beech tree at the side of a footpath in Myrtle Park was found to be diseased and had to be felled. It was agreed that...
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PARKS TENNIS FACILITIES
The Lawn Tennis Association have funded and completed a refurbishment programmed to undertake improvements at the following parks: Bowling Park, Lister Park, Peel Park, Haworth Central Park, Northcliffe Park, Myrtle...
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Information on invasive species
What are invasive plant species and why is important to remove them from natural landscapes such as St Ives? Invasive plant species, like Rhododendron and Himalayan Balsam, are non-native plants...
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Volunteers Tackle Invasive Rhododendron in St Ives, Bingley
On Saturday, 20th April, a group of volunteers took on the challenge of removing invasive rhododendron from St Ives, Bingley. In just a few hours, the dedicated group of eight...
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Another successful tree planting event at St Ives, Bingley!
Building on the success of our tree planting event in December of last year, we are delighted to share the news of another milestone – the successful completion of a...
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New National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District
Natural England and Bradford Council are joining forces to create a new National Nature Reserve in the Bradford District. This endeavour aims to showcase the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife...
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Community tree planting initiative to restore woodland at St Ives Bingley
In a heart-warming display of community collaboration, an enthusiastic group of volunteers gathered over the weekend, on 2nd December, at St Ives Bingley to plant trees. The event marked an...
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Plastic tree tubes to be recycled and reused in woodlands across the Bradford district
YorGreen CIC and Bradford Environmental Education Service (BEES) have joined up with Bradford Council to collect plastic tree tubes from woodlands across the district to be recycled and repurposed. Bradford...
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The West Yorkshire Mayor’s Climate Community Grant Scheme (Bradford)
Bradford Council is working in partnership with the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to offer grants to community groups to support climate-friendly projects as we...
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FREE Play In Parks & Mini Bounce Planets sessions
Our ever popular “Play In Parks” events are returning this summer! With two inflatables, sports and play equipment accompanied by our resident DJ, these events are great for all the...
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Free summer fun in Bradford District Parks
Bradford’s parks and green spaces are set to serve up a Summer of Fun for children and young people from across the district. Bradford Council will be hosting a series...
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St Ives felling update – we need your help!
Tree felling and rhododendron clearance work in the Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) areas is now mostly complete. The last load of timber has left the site, and the main...
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5 simple ways to look after your fruit trees
Over the past two years Bradford Council and Fruit Works Co-operative have planted 40 school orchards across the district. Planting fruit trees is the first big step of your fruit...
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St Ives Estate – works to tackle tree disease – news and updates
Bradford Council’s Trees and Woodlands team is taking action to prevent the spread of ‘Larch Tree Disease’ (Phytophthora ramorum) at St Ives Estate, Bingley. Follow progress and discover the latest...
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Green Flag success again for Bradford’s parks
Bradford Council’s parks have again enjoyed Green Flag Award success with six of them receiving the accreditation. Lister Park in Manningham, Roberts Park in Saltaire, Haworth’s Central Park, Harold Park...
