KEIGHLEY parliamentary constituency could become known as ‘Keighley and Ilkley’.
MP Robbie Moore is lobbying the Boundary Commission to make the name change – and is encouraging residents to add their voice.
The commission is currently running a consultation into proposed new boundaries, but it also makes decisions on constituency names.
The consultation runs until Sunday (August 1), at bcereviews.org.uk/node/6491?postcode=BD212SR.
Mr Moore said: “At present the constituency is officially referred to as ‘Keighley’ on all parliamentary records and during general elections, however many northern parts of the constituency have little affiliation to Keighley town.
“Since before my election I have made the conscious decision to refer to the constituency as Keighley and Ilkley.
“We have two defined areas.
“Both towns have a rich history with their own unique offerings.
“It is only right that both areas are represented in the name of the constituency to give more ownership to all local residents and to make sure that no part of our constituency feels forgotten about or left behind.
“I need as many people as possible to respond to the consultation in support of this change.”
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