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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...
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New Petanque Court in Ilkley
Do you fancy playing Petanque? Riverside Gardens in Ilkley has a brand new Petanque Court thanks to David Lynch and his fellow players. The new court has been supported and...
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Run Lister Park
Why not take a run around Lister Park with Nicola Runs on Youtube. Thanks for the running commentary Nicola. Look out for the New Play Area and a Dinosaur!!
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Coming Soon…. Bee Friendly Roundabout
The recently completed road improvements at Hard Ings are finally finished and it Has led to an opportunity to work with the Council, the contractor and local Airedale Bee...
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Biodiversity and the Climate Emergency
Biodiversity breakdown has seen 60% of all wildlife lost in the past 50 years and climate breakdown is accelerating the damage. It has been reported that the Australian fires damaged...
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Yes to a new Bradford Parks Forum!
Friends groups from across the district gathered together on Saturday 1st February and agreed to found a new parks forum. Bradford Parks Forum will work in partnership with the Council...
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St Ives National Heritage Lottery Fund Bid
During 2020 Bradford Council will be working with the St Ives community to submit an Expression of Interest for funding of up to £5m. The well loved estate requires significant...
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Ancient Art of Coppicing Returns to St Ives
The Ancient art of coppicing has returned to St Ives and is being extended to other Bradford district woodlands. Volunteers from Forest of Bradford (BEAT) and Trust for Conservation Volunteers...
