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Welcome to the Burley Parish Council Website

As a council, we make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the residents of Burley. Probably the most common topics that we get involved with are planning matters (for which we are statutory consultees), managing open spaces and campaigning for and delivering better services and facilities.

Parish councils have limited powers to make decisions, but we do have the ability to negotiate with, and the power to influence, those other organisations that do make the final decisions, typically Bradford Metropolitan District Council. The organisations that make the final decisions know that a parish council gives the best reflection of how a community feels about something and its views will be taken seriously.

Feel free to browse our website and contact us if there's something you feel needs our attention.

Updates at a Glance

Burley-Téréli Friendship Trust

Published: 3 Feb 20

Téréli, a village in the Dogon region of Mali, was first linked with Burley in Wharfedale in January 2000. This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the friendship Read More...

News from your Library

Published: 29 Jan 20

Did you know the library is available to hire by the hour when not in public use? It is a warm, welcoming, flexible space along with accessible toilet and small kitchen for making drinks. In the past the library space has been used for rehearsals for theatre groups, choirs, slimming groups, yoga, U3A classes, small business presentations and healthy living events. Rates are very reasonable. To discuss your requirements, availability and costs, please contact the staff at the Queens Hall on 01943 864728 or clerk@burleyparishcouncil.co.uk. Read More...

Skate Park Campaign

Published: 29 Jan 20

Who doesn’t love a good skate park? Even if you daren’t have a go yourself, many of our younger residents are quite prepared to launch themselves off the edge into sweeping bends, flying leaps and death defying spins and landings. Looking at the current state of Burley Skate Park, it’s time it had a revamp. Improvements to the skate park don’t necessarily have to come from public money, and there have been some great public campaigns of late that have demonstrated our strength of community when it comes to fundraising. Read More...