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 […]
Councillors urged to end grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor as ‘final’ season comes to a close
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 […]
MP renews support for ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor
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 […]
“Do the right thing”: Chris Packham urges an end to grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor as Council decision looms
Outspoken wildlife presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has urged Bradford Councillors to “do the right thing” and end grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor ahead of key decision. Ahead of a key decision which could spell the end for grouse shooting on Yorkshire’s iconic beauty spot Ilkley Moor, outspoken wildlife presenter and […]
Bradford Lib Dems back an end to grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor
Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrat Group has given its backing to ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor, only days after the game hunting season opens. Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrat Group has given its backing to ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor. The announcement from the third largest political party on the Council […]




