question of parking was discussed and I suggested that we should seek to obtain 1,500 signatures in order that we could facilitate a debate in the Council Chamber of Bradford MDC.

As readers will be aware, the Parish Council has distributed survey forms to every household across Ilkley so that the views of Ilkley residents can be established on a wide range of issues affecting the future of Ilkley... including parking (see Q 21 in the survey form).

I note that Ilkley Chat is going “manic” on the subject of parking and indeed there has been significant correspondence in the pages of your paper.

I would therefore urge your readers to complete and return the Ilkley survey form to the Town Hall as soon as possible.

Collection boxes for completed forms will be found in the library, the Town Hall, local supermarkets and the Clarke Foley Centre.

All comments will be included in development of plans for the future of Ilkley – and as such will give residents and the parish council a stronger negotiating position with BMDC on this and other issues too.

Additional forms can be obtained from the clerk at Ilkley Town Hall so that everyone in your household can have their say.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Paul Kitching Ilkley Parish Councillor