I WELCOME Ilkley Town Council’s clarification that Bradford Council would ultimately be responsible for the 20mph zones and readily accept that the language of my letter in the Gazette last week could have recognised this point more clearly.
Indeed, why is the town council proposing to spend tens of thousands of pounds on a project which is Bradford’s responsibility? Ilkley residents will end up paying twice for unwanted speed bumps. The town council should not hand over a penny extra of ratepayers’ money until Bradford spends our fair share of council tax in Ilkley.
It is vital that there is a proper public consultation. A subcommittee meeting attended by five members of the public is no substitute.