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Ilkley Gazette readers write to the Editor about the issues that matter to them.

Do not feel intimidated by anti-Tesco campaigners

11:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

A bumper editor's postbag this week with contributions on Tesco, Ilkley Grammar School and Ilkley Parish Council among the topics covered.

Ilkley has always been a class apart

Brook Street, Ilkley - see L Kay's letter.

11:50am Thursday 4th March 2010

One Gazette reader sings the praises of Ilkley, while others tackles issues such as Tesco, Parish Council autonomy and planning matters.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever

Brent Thomspon - see Rosemary Oxley's letter.

11:30am Thursday 25th February 2010

Gazette readers tackle a number of issues including the joy of true craftsmanship, Tesco's planning application and the switch to Independent of the chairman of the parish council

UKIP’s solution to local to local planning issues

12:50pm Thursday 18th February 2010

Gazette readers tackle the issues of the day, including planning, commuter parking and the Tesco planning appeal.

School has no Plan B if its current scheme is rejected

2:20pm Thursday 11th February 2010

Plans to rebuild Ilkley Grammar School are exercising the minds of Gazette readers this week.

New school on a new site is necessary for the 21st century

11:11am Thursday 4th February 2010

The debate over a new site for Ilkley Grammar school again dominates our latest selection of letters from our readers.

Bigger does not mean better for secondary schools

The land at Ben Rhydding where the school could be rebuilt

3:40pm Thursday 28th January 2010

Plans to build a new Ilkley Grammar School are among the issues occupying readers' thoughts this week.

Burley representatives should hang their heads in shame

3:00pm Thursday 21st January 2010

Gazette readers tackle the issues that matter to them.

Document reveals flaws in IGS rebuild argument

3:10pm Thursday 14th January 2010

This week's Letters page includes an open letter to Integrated Bradford about the Ilkley Grammar School planning application to build a new school.

Time to consider lessons from the past

The land at Ben Rhydding where the school could be rebuilt

12:20pm Thursday 7th January 2010

Artist and former pupil of Ilkley Grammar School Lucia Smith sends an open letter to the school's headteacher about the plan to build a new school on greenbelt land and other readers also give their thoughts on the scheme.






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