Damian Kearns
My views...
Transport
We need to make Ilkley pedestrian friendly and prioritize people over cars. We must campaign to improve public transport and offer better facilities for cyclists to reduce traffic in the town.
Democracy
I will seek to improve local democracy by encouraging greater participation by our residents in the work of the Town Council.
Climate & Sustainability
We must campaign together to protect our river and keep our streets clean.
My name is Damian Kearns
I am standing as an independent candidate with three colleagues under the Ilkley Community Alliance banner. I don’t feel that party politics is particularly relevant at this level, doing the right thing for our town is what matters.
I am a Chartered Surveyor and have lived in Ben Rhydding for 25 years, my three children were educated locally. My business was established in Ilkley twenty years ago and remains in the Town Centre. I have been active in the community coaching youth football, volunteering for Ilkley Food Bank and acting as a trustee for Keighley Creative, a community arts charity. I am a member of Climate Action Ilkley and was part of the team that acquired premises for The Thingery, our new library of things.
I am privileged to live in this lovely town and will work to keep Ilkley beautiful and welcoming.
My views...
Transport
We need to make Ilkley pedestrian friendly and prioritize people over cars. We must campaign to improve public transport and offer better facilities for cyclists to reduce traffic in the town.
Democracy
I will seek to improve local democracy by encouraging greater participation by our residents in the work of the Town Council.
Climate & Sustainability
We must campaign together to protect our river and keep our streets clean.
