Local representation matters, and individuals need to have trust in their local authority to act in their best interests. For far too long, Bradford Council have eroded this trust across my constituency, and many residents have quite rightly felt completely unrepresented and ignored by our local authority.

That’s why I presented my new Local Authority Boundaries bill to Parliament, which will seek to enable residents across the Keighley and Ilkley, and Shipley constituencies to form our own unitary authority which is focused on delivering for our area.

Bradford Council is far too large, with the City getting complete precedence over any local expenditure, despite the outlying areas being the biggest net contributor of taxpayers hard earned money. They lack in capacity and competence to deliver statutory services and have failed us time and time again, whether it be on children’s services, highways, unfair proposals to rip up our green belt, the CAZ tax, or ignoring a decisive Public Poll in Keighley to keep our Green Space green. It is time for a new smaller, more efficient local authority that puts our interests first.

Robbie Moore MP

News

Renewed calls to Scrap Council's Clean Air Zone Tax

Keighley’s MP Robbie Moore has renewed his opposition to Bradford Council's Clean Air Zone Tax, raising concerns from residents across East Morton with the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt in Parliament. Renewed opposition comes after residents across East Morton reported an increase

Robbie Moore MP condemns Council's planned closure of Rix House

Local MP Robbie Moore has condemned Bradford Council plans to close a care home for adults with learning disabilities. Last week Bradford Council confirmed that Rix House, in Keighley, will shut by the end of October. The council said it was "doing everything it can" to support residents and their

Residents urged to make their views known on Bradford Breakaway

Two Bradford district MPs who are campaigning to break away from Bradford Council and form a separate authority are urging people to comment on a new consultation into ward boundaries across the area. The Local Government Boundary Commission has launched a ten-week public consultation into its prop

BREAKING: Keighley Tip SAVED after "screeching" U-turn from Bradford Council

Keighley residents have won a major victory this week after Bradford Council announced a major U-turn on controversial plans to close Keighley Tip, following fury from residents across the town, local Conservative Councillors and the town's MP.  The news comes after local MP Robbie Moore, alon

Bradford Breakaway Bill clears first hurdle in Parliament

Local MP Robbie Moore has stepped up his campaign for Keighley and Ilkley to exit Bradford Council, presenting his new Breakaway Bill - the Local Authority Boundaries Bill - in an impassioned speech to the House of Commons on Wednesday. The MP argued that creating a new unitary authority for Keighl