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Reader Views

• Serious planning issues need tackling urgently

  Councillor Latty is seriously complacent when it comes to the threat of massive housing development in Guiseley, Yeadon and Rawdon. “Aireborough land won’t be built on for sure, says councillor” (April 19, 2012). read more

• Eager to cast a vote on controversial subjects

  Documents published by the Department for Communities and Local Government make it very clear cities with elected mayors have more chance of getting what they want than those without. read more

• It’s time for action over 20mph ‘respect zones’

  Whoever is successful in the forthcoming election, in compliance with national road safety advice to protect our children, can we hope progress will be made with regard to the installation of 20mph zones around schools in Ilkley? read more

• Elected mayor would be a disaster for the district

  Next Thursday, the people of Keighley and Ilkley will face arguably our most important vote in almost four decades. It was 1974 when both towns lost their independence and were frog-marched into the new Metropolitan Borough of Bradford. read more

• Time to take the plunge over public toilets for Ilkley

  Northern Rail recently upgraded Ilkley Railway Station facilities, providing a new ticket office, waiting room and waiting areas but no new public toilet facilities. read more

• Parish council working hard for community

  The time seems right to set the record straight regarding some of the recent ill-informed comments made about Ilkley Parish Council. read more

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