Wetherby is a great place to live.

It has green spaces, strong community, and local amenities. But Wetherby’s popularity and quality of life has led to rapid housebuilding, putting real pressure on roads, schools, health services, and infrastructure.

Better Wetherby is a non-political partnership of local groups and residents. We support responsible, well-planned development that meets genuine local needs - especially for affordable homes - while protecting the character and environment of our town and villages.

Better Wetherby maintain a watching brief on the longer term plans from both Leeds and Harrogate councils and provide input into their Site Allocation Plans.

We are all local residents, and represent local concerns at meetings, consultations, and public forums, ensure that decision‑makers hear directly from the people who live here.

At the same time, we want to help all residents to understand what is happening, why it matters, and how to get involved. Through our newsletters, website, planning updates, and community presence, we bring together information from many different sources and make it clear, accessible, and easy to act on. Whether it's a consultation, a planning application, a transport issue, or a local event, we gather the details, explain the implications, and signpost the right links.

Our aim is simple: to help Wetherby remain a thriving, welcoming community for generations to come. By sharing clear information, building understanding, and encouraging participation, we make it easier for everyone to play a part in shaping the future of our town.