Keighley Vision

The Keighley Vision 2023 – 2027 is an essential part of how we plan our work to serve our community over the life of the plan.

A Strategic Plan helps us set out exactly what it wants to achieve – a plan of action.

Our current plan for 2023-27 will provide a focus for Councillors to make decisions about future projects and priorities for the whole Parish and for our Officers to put these into action.

To create a Town Council that serves and empowers the residents of Keighley by providing high quality services, promoting community engagement, and enhancing the quality of life in our town. We strive to create a safe, inclusive and vibrant community where all residents can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Aims to build a brighter future together by emphasising we all have a role to play in making Keighley a vibrant town. The Keighley Vision builds upon the feedback received via the Town Council “Your Keighley” consultation which was undertaken in 2023. The vision has taken that feedback and sets out the town council’s values and strategic objectives for the period up to 2027.

 We have identified 43 objectives over four key focus areas to work on over the life of the plan. Each decision taken by the Council will need to demonstrate how it is helping to meet these key focus areas.

The consultation highlighted the sense of civic pride Keighley residents have in their town and how many different aspects contribute to this – including the character of our streets and our heritage, the sense that residents are keen to help one another through the numerous community organisations and the sense of community that can be created from coming together at events.

We will lead a strong, connected community with a thriving community spirit and civic pride.

Our consultation reiterated the importance of a strong town centre and action on improving the public realm within the town centre. The current perception of the town centre needs to be improved and minds changed from residents and visitors about the offer available within the town centre.

The consultation also highlighted how the community values events which bring the community together and encourages footfall in the town centre.

We will contribute to making Keighley town centre a thriving independent destination for residents and visitors.

Our consultation highlighted the importance of ensuring residents feel protected in public spaces and making our residents feel safe in their own home is a key priority for building a better Keighley.

We will support a safe and healthy town with opportunities for everyone.

Our consultation highlighted the extent to which the community values the green spaces across Keighley.

Although, there is a sense that some of these green spaces aren’t being used to their full potential.

In 2020 the Town Council declared a Climate Emergency and is committed to working to tackle climate change and reduce Keighley’s impact on the environment.

We will protect, improve and enhance our town assets and green spaces which will assist us meet the Climate Emergency pledge.