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A SENIOR Keighley councillor who lost his seat in the Bradford Council elections has spoken today of his devastation. Adrian Farley, who had represented Keighley West for Labour since 2012, was defeated by just six votes in the poll. Conservative candidate Julie Ann Glentworth took the seat, with 1,556. “We fought an honest campaign,” said Mr Farley, who was the council’s executive member for children and families. “I’m devastated at the outcome. “Keighley West is where my family and friends live and the place I grew-up. “It has been an honour and a privilege to represent the ward over the last nine years.
“It is not a particularly attractive building.” Askar Mahmood, speaking on behalf of the applicant, argued that the building did not harm the Green belt, and was not easily visible from the road. He added: “It is no different than an allotment shed - it only takes up a small portion of the site.” He suggested that if needed the shed could be “camouflaged” with grass. He added: “If these plans are refused we would have to put the dogs in a residential area, which would lead to neighbours complaining.” Mr Khan said walking the dogs had proved beneficial to his health, and keeping them was a hobby, not a business.
PLANS to introduce a 20 miles per hour zone – plus traffic-calming measures – across an area of Keighley have been welcomed. Bradford Council is proposing to implement the new speed restriction for motorists in more than 60 streets at Ingrow. There will also be speed bumps or tables installed at some locations. The planned move follows concerns raised within the community about speeding traffic. A council spokesman said: “The proposed speed restrictions are necessary to improve the safety of all road users, amid concerns about the speed of traffic on the relevant sections of these roads. “It is anticipated that the introduction of the 20mph speed limit will ensure safer vehicular and pedestrian movements.”