Burley Parish Council

01/06/2026

🌿 VACANCY 🌿

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Council

Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Council is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to take on the role of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

This is a key position within the Council, offering an interesting and varied workload, supporting elected members and ensuring the smooth and effective administration of the Council’s business.

•Hours: 35 hours per week
•Salary: NJC Scale Points 33–41 (dependent on experience)

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Council’s day-to-day operations, providing professional advice to councillors, and ensuring sound financial management and governance.

Please visit our website: www.burleyinwharfedale-pc.gov.uk
for an application pack (Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form)

•Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 17:00
•Interviews: 1st or 2nd July 2026

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

20/05/2026

FOUND IN BURLEY HOUSE FIELD: Mobile phone in a black case with a NFU Mutual card inside the case found yesterday. Please contact us if it yours!

07/05/2026

27/04/2026

🌿 PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY 🌿
Would you like to make a difference in your local community?
We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and are looking for someone who cares about Burley in Wharfedale and wants to get involved.
✅ Represent local residents
✅ Help shape local decisions
✅ Support community projects
No previous experience needed — just an interest in the village and a willingness to get involved.
📧 Interested?
Please contact the Clerk for more information:
[email protected]
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20/04/2026

Today is the last chance to register to vote in the local elections on 7 May. You must register by midnight tonight https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

20/04/2026

Parish Council Awards £2,000 Grant to Support Slice of Life Project

The Parish Council is delighted to announce the award of a £2,000 grant to the Slice of Life project, helping to secure its future at a crucial time.

Slice of Life has proved to be a highly successful and valued project within the community, making a real difference to the lives of local young people. The Council is keen to ensure that this important work can continue and remain sustainable in the long term.

This funding has been awarded in recognition of the project’s incredible impact and in response to the gradual withdrawal of funding from Bradford Council. The Parish Council is pleased to be able to step in with support to help provide greater financial security as the project adapts to these changes.

Councillors expressed their strong support for Slice of Life and their commitment to backing initiatives that strengthen the community and support local wellbeing. The Council wishes the project continued success and looks forward to seeing its positive impact continue in the years ahead.

20/04/2026

🌿 PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY 🌿

Would you like to make a difference in your local community?
We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and are looking for someone who cares about Burley in Wharfedale and wants to get involved.
✅ Represent local residents
✅ Help shape local decisions
✅ Support community projects
No previous experience needed — just an interest in the village and a willingness to get involved.

📧 Interested?
Please contact the Clerk for more information:
[email protected]
Feel free to share this post or tag someone who might be interested!

17/04/2026

WHARFEDALE GREENWAY.
This is a proposal to link Pool, Otley, Menston, Guiseley and Ilkley with a footpath/cycle route mostly following the old railway line.
It is sponsored by the local Town and Parish Councils along with the very active Friends Group
It's a long term project but below are details of the latest proposed works.

Notification of short-term noise disturbance
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust are working with Leeds City Council and the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council to explore the feasibility of reinstating two bridges above the A65 and A6038 as part of any future Wharfedale Greenway.
The drilling of four boreholes is planned between Monday 20th and Friday 24th, to check the condition of the former bridge abutments. Works will proceed from west to east. This is early investigative works and there are no current plans to reinstate the bridges. The work will inform the feasibility assessment and estimates for the cost of any future bridges.
It is planned that setup, drilling and making good will be completed at one abutment per day. There may be some noise disturbance to those nearby between the hours of 0830 and 1630 when works are taking place.
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust | Borehole drilling: Spring 2026

03/03/2026

The Parish Council is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred on Sunday, 1 March. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the victim’s family and all those affected by this devastating event.

We recognise that this incident will understandably cause concern within our community. The Parish Council wishes to reassure residents that West Yorkshire Police have deployed all necessary resources and continue to conduct extensive enquiries in the area. We are grateful for their swift and professional response.

We are also proud that Burley residents – including some who were taking part in a community litter pick – responded quickly and provided help until the emergency services arrived. Their actions exemplify the strength and compassion of our community at a time of great distress.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, use the West Yorkshire Police Live Chat, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.