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Emma, a Keighley resident who recently moved into the area from Bradford, has made an instant impact on her community by establishing a bookshare scheme on Facebook, which has become a great success. Books now dominate her flat and the group have expanded their community offering.

Keighley MP Robbie Moore is urging the people of Keighley to get behind Steeton AFC’s move to its new ground at Marley Stadium. 

Robbie Moore MP has led a call to have play parks reopened across his Keighley constituency. All UK play parks were closed in March due to the ongoing Covid crisis, but fresh guidance from the government allowed them to reopen from Saturday 4th July.

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has called for more action to support victims of child sexual abuse and highlighted the need to prevent the crimes from taking place.

The Chancellor has announced a much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses in Keighley and Ilkley, as part of his Summer Economic Update to kickstart the economy post-coronavirus.

On the 6th July 2020, the Domestic Abuse Bill passed through the House of Commons for the Report Stage, before making its way to the House of Lords. 

Hospitality businesses across Keighley, Ilkley, Silsden and the Worth Valley opened yesterday with additional measures to ensure the safety of customers. Pubs, cafes, restaurants and hairdressers were among the businesses to reopen for the first time in months.

A 9 year old from Keighley, Mia Hewitt, has presented a jersey she designed for Keighley Albion RFC to local MP Robbie Moore. The shirts were produced following a competition to raise money for NHS Charities Together.

10,150 business properties in the City of Bradford council area have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £115,105,000 has made its way to small businesses in the area.

Robbie Moore has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 470 businesses in Keighley and Ilkley, and called on people to show their support for businesses following a challenging three months.