CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new waste to energy incinerator in Keighley will be discussed at a town council meeting on Thursday evening. (Jan 26)

Keighley Town Council is responding to concerns about the planned facility at Marley, which were voiced at one of its recent open format public meetings.

It is proposing to write a letter to the chief executive of Bradford Council, highlighting residents' fears about the incinerator's impact and asking for clarification on what has already been agreed for the site, which is alongside the Aire Valley trunk road.

Councillors Julie Adams and Michael Westerman are also recommending that a public meeting be held to address this issue.

Opponents of the scheme have hit out at what they say would be the unacceptable levels of pollution the incinerator would inflict on this part of the Aire Valley.

They argue that it would have a negative visual impact on the area, and would harm views from the historic, nearby East Riddlesden Hall.

But the applicant has said the facility would bring employment to Keighley while operating to the highest national and international environment standards.

It notes that the incinerator will be subject to independent assessment and regulation by the Environment Agency.