What’s
happening in
East Bierley

Affordable Housing planned for village

Breck Homes are proposing a housing development on the land off Hunsworth Lane.

Cricket Club host 2026 PHAB Festival

The East Bierley Cricket Club are hosting the PHAB Festival for another year.

Possible threat to local Green Belt

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a new Mass Transit framework, which could significantly impact East Bierley and local Green Belt.

East Bierley retains Green Flag Community Award

The iconic Green Flag continues to fly high on Bierley Marsh

Winning Scarecrows Announced

The contributions to the Scarecrow Festival have now been judged, thanks to our 3 local councillors and one of our local posties.

The Festival is on

The annual Scarecrow Festival has started and continues until July 12th. There have been some impressive contributions.

Make-over for Jubilee Tree

The Commemorative Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Tree has had some restoration work.

Life saving training for Society members

Three of the Preservation Society’s members recently attended an important first aid course.

Image: Cookson First Aid.

New Inn re-opens

Landladys Anna and Amanda had a welcome waiting for visitors to the re-opening of The New Inn.

Leeds Morris Men bring a traditional feel to the Spring Fair

The East Bierley Village Preservation Society held their 2026 Spring Fair on the May day bank holiday.

Children of the village enjoy Easter Bunny visit

This year, the Village Preservation Society helped the Easter Bunny place eggs around the village.

East Bierley Volunteers Clean Up

Village volunteers turn out for the Great British Spring Clean 2026

Christmas Lights Switch On 2025

The folks of East Bierley turned out in numbers on the 30th November 2025, to see a visit from Santa and the Christmas lights go on.

Halloween 2025

EAST BIERLEY VILLAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY held an event on the village green to have a bit of fun on Halloween. Thanks to all those who helped to organise this.

Entire Village Earns Prestigious Green Flag Award

East Bierley became the only whole village in Yorkshire to receive a Green Flag Community Award for its care of green spaces.

PHAB Inclusive Festival Returns to East Bierley Cricket Club

The PHAB Festival returned to East Bierley Cricket Club, bringing together families of all abilities for music, food and inclusive community fun.

Scarecrow Festival Brings Whimsy to East Bierley

Dozens of handmade scarecrows transformed East Bierley during the summer festival, turning the village into a trail of creativity and family-friendly fun.

East Bierley Celebrates VE Day 80 in 1940s Style

Residents marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a village celebration featuring 1940s dress, music, memories and community activities.

It's in the bag for Spring Clean volunteers

Volunteers gave of their time to litter pick for the Great British Spring Clean 2025.

Village Illuminated at East Bierley Christmas Lights Switch-On

East Bierley welcomed the festive season as residents gathered on the village green for music, stalls and the annual Christmas lights switch-on.

East Bierley Cricket Club Hosts Holiday Craft Fair

A festive craft fair at East Bierley Cricket Club brought residents together to support local makers and raise funds for the club.

Sports Programme Empowers East Bierley Youth

A free summer sports programme helped children from disadvantaged backgrounds stay active, build confidence and feel welcome in a supportive environment.

East Bierley Mourns Founder of Bantams Supporters Group

The village paid tribute to Iain Hardcastle, founder of the East Bierley Bantams, remembered for bringing local Bradford City supporters together.

Daytime Burglary Sparks Police Witness Appeal

Police appealed for witnesses after a daytime burglary on Cliff Hollins Lane unsettled residents in an otherwise quiet part of East Bierley.

Cricket Club Celebrates Promotion, Rallies for Storm Repairs

East Bierley Cricket Club celebrated on-field success while launching a community fundraising effort after storm damage left its clubhouse roof in need of repair.