Our Vision
To take action together to tackle the challenge of climate change and safeguard Ilkley for future generations by creating a sustainable zero carbon town.
Climate Action Ilkley accepts the five basic facts about climate change which command the support of the overwhelming majority of scientists – see
What’s on – Public Meetings
A Civic Society talk by Prof Battarbee at Church House 7.30.
Organised by Wharfedale Tackles Plastic.
Bring your own re-useable containers, Shop in store and pay as normal, Bring your shopping to the unwrapping point, Volunteers will also be on hand to help
10am to 3pm along the Grove in Ilkley. Visit the Climate Action Ilkley stall.
from 9.30am to 12.30 in the playing field behind the Esso garage. All welcome.
9.30am to 12.30 in East Holmes Field LS29 0BZ All welcome.
Ilkley Town Council is hosting a town meeting at 7.00pm on Monday March 9th in All Saints Church. The meeting is an opportunity to hear the views of residents, local businesses and organisations on changes and improvements which they would like to see in Ilkley Centre. On the agenda will be the Grove, the top of Brook Street, including the junction with Railway Road, the proposed 20mph zone in the town and ways to improve provision for cyclists.
Public Meeting 10.30am to 12.30am at the Clarke Foley Centre Ilkley
The event is free but please register
The Ilkley Sustainability Plan sets out ideas about how we could act together to move toward a more resilient, sustainable future. You can read it here
Many of our voluntary organisations will be at this meeting, as well as councillors and business representatives. It will be arranged as a ‘market stall’ event. There will be an introduction to the plan and an opportunity to ask questions. Then attendees will be able to choose which of the ten aspects of the plan they wish to consider in more detail and visit the relevant stalls.
Clarke Foley centre 13th May 7.30 – 9.00pm Free entry.
Heating your home is probably costing you more than necessary and could be over a quarter of your carbon footprint.
For over a decade Andy Walker has been inspiring people to transform their homes to be warm and comfy with low bills. With a mix of stories and factual information Andy provides an, occasionally humorous, look at ways to improve your home.
See our Resources page for a video of Andy visiting a house in York.
What’s on – Workgroup Meetings
6pm – 8pm Outside the Box
A representative from Sustrans is coming to talk to us.
7.30 Outside the Box
7.30pm Location tbc
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Being a Member
If you join now your membership lasts till the end of March 2021.