Grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor has officially come to an end, after Bradford Council’s controversial deed which formerly permitted the controversial practice expired at midnight. The official end of grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor, the last municipal moorland in the UK where the practice was permitted, has been welcomed by campaigners […]

Bradford Council has vowed to restore precious habitat vital for breeding birds and flood mitigation, following decision to end grouse shooting. Bradford Council has vowed to restore habitat important to the success of breeding birds and mitigating flood risk, following its decision this week to end grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor. […]

Bradford Council’s Labour Group votes by overwhelming majority to not renew grouse shooting rights for Ilkley Moor, a move that has been strongly welcomed by wildlife campaigners. Bradford Councillors voted to not renew controversial grouse shooting rights for Ilkley Moor at City Hall tonight. The decision, which was taken by the […]

Bradford Councillors are being urged to end grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor, following the final season in its controversial deed closing over the weekend. Bradford Council is being urged to end grouse shooting on Yorkshire’s iconic beauty spot Ilkley Moor as the final season in its controversial licence came to a […]

Grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor must come to an end, Member of Parliament for Keighley and Ilkley John Grogan has said in a public statement following a meeting with the grouse shoot. The MP has publicly renewed his support for ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor ahead of an imminent decision which […]