Baildon Library
The Town Council Office is based in Baildon Library.
The Potted Meat stick
Our famous Potted Meat stick in the heart of the village, by Ros Crosland.
Tong Park Dam
Tong Park Dam by Ros Crosland.
Shipley Glen
Shipley Glen in the Autumn by Ros Crosland.
Baildon in the snow
Picture by Ros Crosland
Do you want to be a Town Councillor?
All the seats on Baildon Town Council are up for election on May 2 this year. This is a good opportunity for new candidates to come forward and stand for election. Perhaps you are a local resident who cares about supporting the local economy and improving local amenities, protecting green spaces and increasing local transport links among many other issues.
You will probably have many questions about the role so we have put together some information on the "Becoming a Town Councillor" page here on our website. Please also contact us on 01274 593169 or enquiries@baildontowncouncil.gov.uk for an informal chat and the opportunity for us to address any queries you have. Nomination forms have to be with Bradford Council by the end of March so give us a call in February and we will talk through the role with you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Baildon and the Town Council
Baildon Town Council's website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search facility to browse the site and find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find the information you require then please contact us.
Baildon is located in the Aire Valley, between the city of Bradford and Rombalds Moor. Whether you still think of Baildon as a village or have embraced its new status as a town, we can all agree that Baildon is a great place to live. As a Town Council, we're proud to represent a place with such character, history and natural beauty as Baildon.
Stretching from the river at Roberts Park, along Otley Road through Charlestown and Tong Park, and up to Baildon Moor, Baildon is much more than just what is traditionally considered the village centre. Around 16,000 residents, spread across an area of approximately 16 square miles, live, work, shop and eat at locations from Charlestown to Baildon Bridge to the Coach Road.
Community spirit is strong in Baildon, with residents active in groups as diverse as the Women's Institute, Baildon Ukelele Club, churches, Baildon in Bloom, Friends of Baildon Moor and youth activities – to mention just a few.
Baildon hosts many exciting events in which the whole community come together, like August bank holiday's Harley Davidson biker rally, the Scarecrow Festival, the annual carnival and Baildon at Christmas. There's lots to see and do: the Victorian tramway at Shipley Glen runs at weekends and Roberts Park, although part of the Saltaire World Heritage Site, is within the Baildon boundary.
Latest News
Notice of Election
Notice of Election - Election of Parish Councillors
Posted: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:52 by Admin
Statement re the Ian Clough Hall
Baildon Town Council has decided to withdraw from the operational management of the Ian Clough Hall from the 1st of April 2019. Responsibility will revert to Bradford Council for its continued operation and consultation with current user groups.
The reasons for this decision to withdraw include;
- Bradford Council have confirmed that they can no longer commit to sign the Partnership Agreement with Baildon Town Council. This agreement would have allowed Baildon Town Council to have a say in the redevelopment of this important site, which was to include sustainable community facilities also including a new library, which would have been transferred to Baildon Town Council on completion.
- During the last 12 months, three long term users of the hall have terminated their occupancy, due to its poor condition. As a result of declining occupancy, Baildon Town Council feels that it can no longer justify a financial commitment to a building little used by the community and in such poor state of repair, especially as all income collected by us was returned to Bradford Council.
Baildon Library - Baildon Town Council has a 3 year lease with Bradford Council and remain committed to run the existing Hybrid Library Service at its present location until at least the 31st of March 2020. Baildon Town Council will work positively with Bradford Council, to continue the library service within Baildon beyond 2020. More »
We hope very much to continue work in partnership with Bradford Council, so that any future developments of the site are beneficial to Baildon and sustainable for future generations. » Less
Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:36 by Louanna Winch
Town Council Elections - Papers available now for prospective candidates
Bradford Council have now made the nomination forms and guidance for candidates available for those considering standing for election in the Town Council elections in May.
The formal election timetable will begin on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 when the "Notice of Election" will be published. Nomination papers for candidates wishing to stand for election may be submitted from Tuesday, 26 March 2019. The close of nominations for candidates wishing to submit nomination papers will be 4pm on Wednesday, 3 April 2019 – please note this is a statutory deadline and nomination papers cannot be accepted after this date and time. More information on the nomination process is provided in the attached documents. More »
Please contact us if you would like to chat about the role or need help with the forms - call us on 01274 593169, e mail enquiries@baildontowncouncil.gov.uk or call into the office at the back of Baildon Library. » Less
Posted: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:00 by Admin
