Emmerson Walgrove

Are you interested in commenting on the Bradford District Draft Local Plan but don’t know how to? There are two online information sessions on Thursday 12th and Wednesday 18th November 2026. Please see the attachment, book your place on one and make sure you have your say on the future of planning! @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England

Wonderful and great news on Friday 6th November 2026, that the Rt Revd Dr @toby_howarth has been officially confirmed as the Bishop of Leeds in the 5:30pm Evensong at @York_Minster. Bishop Toby’s passion for sharing the good news of the Gospel alongside his profound commitment to interfaith dialogue equips him to serve all those who call @LeedsCofE. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @RevArun @riponcathedral @RiponDean @WakeCathedral – at Bradford, England

On Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2026, a service including the Act of Remembrance, will take place at the Bradford Cenotaph at 10.55am There will be a service at 10am in Keighley Shared Parish Church, this will be followed by a parade to the war memorial in Keighley Town Hall Square for an Act of Remembrance which starts at 10.50am. Also, over 30 services will be held in communities across the Bradford District on Remembrance Sunday 8th November, where wreaths will be laid by civic representatives. For more details of all the services and a list of road closures in the Bradford District visit: t.ly/Bradford-District-Remem… On Armistice Day, Wednesday 11th November 2026, at 11am, everyone is invited to gather at the Bradford Cenotaph for a short service to remember, reflect and pray. #RemembranceSunday #RemembranceDayService #ArmisticeDay #TwoMinuteSilence #wewillrememberthem @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @bradfordmdc

The proposals to save £50 million in 2027-28, building on £150 million of savings made over the last three years has been published by @bradfordcouncil The proposals aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs and help the council end its reliance on exceptional Government financial support two years earlier than planned, while protecting front-line services. The public consultation on the proposals is now open until Wednesday 16th December 2026, you can find out more and have your say by visiting: t.ly/Have-your-say-on-Bradfo… #SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY – at Bradford, England

On Monday 23rd, Monday 30th November, Monday 7th and Monday 14th December 2026, the Girlington, Heaton and Manningham Council of Churches will be holding a series of Bible Studies on what it means to be a 'Witness' in the life of the Church, each individual Christians and in the world. Everyone is welcome, please see the attached poster for more information. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral

As we approach the Confirmation of the Right Reverend Dr @toby_howarth election in York Minster as Bishop of Leeds on Friday 6th November 2026 The @LeedsCofE, is asking all churches and christians to pray for him and for the Diocese in a special week of prayer from Sunday 1st November till Saturday 7th November 2026, you can find out more along with some prayers by visiting: t.ly/Diocese-of-Leeds-Specia… @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @riponcathedral @WakeCathedral – at Bradford, England

The @kirkgate_centre in #Shipley will be distributing SALT vocuhers again this year. They will be available from Monday 2nd November till Friday 13th November 2026 (not weekends) from 10am till 2pm. You MUST be aged 75 or older and have a BD17 and BD18 postcodes. One voucher per household. Please bring with you: Proof of ID (e.g. passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate) Proof of address (e.g. utility bill, bank statement, hospital letter, drivers license) If you are collecting a voucher on someone else's behalf, please come into @kirkgate_centre office to collect a form. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @AffinityCarePCN

The Parish of @SChadTollerLane Bradford Journal for November 2026 is out, it can be viewed and downloaded at: t.ly/S-Chad-November-2026-Jo… Seven Whole Days Devotional for November 2026, can be viewed and downloaded at: t.ly/Seven-Whole-Days-Novemb… As of Sunday 25th October 2026, all Solemn Masses will now be at 11:15am every Sunday morning and everyone is most welcome! @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @LeedsCofE @riponcathedral @WakeCathedral

Bradford Bus Service Update for Sunday 25th October 2026. There are changes to the 615 service from #Bradford - #Cottingley - #Bingley - #Eldwick from Monday 2nd November 2026. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England

Don't forget #ClocksBackOneHour at 2am becomes 1am on Sunday 25th October 2026. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @LeedsCofE @riponcathedral @WakeCathedral – at Bradford, England

The beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales is easily accessible from many places by bus and train. The @DalesBus Winter 2026 Timetable starts from Sunday 25th October 2026, and you find out more by visiting: t.ly/Dalebus-Winter-2026-Bus… The information has been produced by @WestYorkshireCA and Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company as a guide to the main bus and train services into and around the Yorkshire Dales for Winter 2026. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England

The @bradfordmdc City Carols takes place on Monday 14th December 2026, at 7pm hosted by @Bfdcathedral and will feature seasonal music led by the @Bfdcathedral Choir and the City of @BradfordBrass Band. All are welcome but booking is essential, to book your place please visit: t.ly/Bradford-Council-City-C… @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @Bradford_TandA @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England

In October 2026, I was appointed as an approved Welfare Officer at Bradford Oddfellows Branch Management Committee, which is part of the national The Oddfellows Friendly Society who's aims are to improve the quality of members lives through friendship, care and charitable support, it is a non-profit mutual, Welfare Officer role purpose and some things that they might do as part of this role: Keep in touch with and offer support to members who may need it due to older age, ill health, disability, caring responsibilities, bereavement, isolation or other personal circumstances Offer companionship and support – a friendly face and a listening ear. Signpost the member to other sources of support where needed. Responding to member queries and maintaining regular contact with those who may require care and welfare support (by phone, letter, email, home or hospital visits or at Branch events) Offering companionship and a listening ear to reduce isolation, keep in touch with the Oddfellows and improve health and wellbeing Helping to access Oddfellows services and benefits or help from external agencies if needed (or passing issues on to the Branch Secretary/Care Co-ordinator or the Care Department as needed) Keeping brief records of contacts made and reporting to the Branch Secretary/Care Co-ordinator and Committee of Management as required. You can find out more about Bradford Oddfellows by visiting: facebook.com/OddfellowsBradf… or oddfellows.co.uk/branches/br… You can find out more about national Oddfellows Friendly Society by visiting: oddfellows.co.uk/ @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire

If you claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or range of other benefits, you can now check online to find out when your next payment is due and how much you will receive. The service also shows payments made during the previous 3 months and could save you call to PIP helpline., find out more by visiting: t.ly/Personal-Independence-P… @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire

The @DWPgovuk now has new powers which officially came into force on Tuesday 13th October 2026, to find out exactly how much is in your bank account. It will initially apply to people receiving Universal Credit (UC), Pension Credit and New style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), but could be expanded to other benefits in the future You can find out more at: t.ly/How-DWP-checks-benefit-… @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire

Guidance has been issued by @RoyalMail on how to correctly address envelopes to avoid delivery delays. You can find out more by visiting: t.ly/Royal-Mail-guidance-on-… @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England

The Right Worshipful the @LordMayorBD, Cllr Chris Herd on Monday 12th October 2026, launched The @Bradford_TandA Christmas Star Appeal 2026/27, which gives people across the #Bradford District the chance to pay tribute to someone special. The stars are £5 each to buy and all the money raised is donated to the Bradford Lord Mayor's Appeal, which this year is supporting the Down Syndrome Training & Support, @BfdSeaCadetsand the Nebula girls group. You can find out more and nominate the person of your choice as a Christmas Star for this year's appeal by printing out and completing the attached form. Applications must be received by Monday 30th November 2026, for more information, please contact the Lord Mayor's Office on 01274 434965 or 07970 828597. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire

As the days grow shorter this autumn, the UK is preparing to wrap up British Summer Time (BST) and turn the clocks back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), attached is all you need to know! @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @BTMOrg @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @EqualityTo @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England

Attached is some important news you may not be aware of regarding @EqualityTo and @BTMOrg. @SChadTollerLane @polly_speight @GoldieChrisG @toby_howarth @AndyJolley1 @bradfordwest_ @chrischorlton @DaineExley33320 @clareleighton4 @Bfdcathedral @SASautism @bpf7 @PeopleFirstKC @MtGstudios @CellarTrust @BSSMensShed @BfdTreatMeWell @HALECharityBfd @WHN_BfdDistrict @BDCFT_YourVoice @BDCFT @bradfordlibs247 @Bradfordculture @WeAreCABAD @BCBNews @BTHFT @bcbradio @BDCMind @bfdnews @BfdForEveryone @bfdnews @Bradford_TandA @bradfordmdc @OfficialBullsRL @officialbantams @BradfordDPAG @LordLtWY @HSWestYorkshire – at Bradford, England