Skipton Town Council

Skipton Town Council Offices will be closed from 5pm on Monday 23rd December until 9am on Thursday the 2nd January 2020.

*UPDATE - SKIPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET - SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER*
The Skipton Christmas Market is STILL GOING AHEAD this Sunday 8th December, however we have had to reduce the number of stalls we have at the event for health and safety reasons.
The Met Office have predicted gusts of winds up to 45 mph and unfortunately this poses a health and safety hazard for some of the gazebos. Ultimately the health and safety of attendees, stall holders and staff has to come first. This is not an... easy decision and is not one that has been taken lightly.
All the planned entertainment, food and drink stalls and market stalls located on the setts will still be going ahead as planned. The Farmers and Craft Market at the Canal Basin is also still going ahead.
Plus, of course, all of our wonderful local shops, cafes and restaurants will be open as normal!!
We hope to see you all Sunday!
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A key was found outside Mountain Warehouse on Sunday. Please contact the Town Council if you think it may be yours.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN!!
COMPETITION TIME!!
The Mayor of Skipton needs help to design the front cover of his Christmas card this year!
... We would like children to submit designs for the front cover of the Mayor of Skipton's Christmas card - which will be professionally printed to be used and given out to many dignitaries and businesses.
The theme is simply, 'Your favourite thing about the winter season and Christmas'.
The prize: The opportunity for your child and their classmates to be on stage with the Mayor to switch on Skipton's Christmas Lights at the Skipton Christmas Lights Switch On event this year! The winner will also receive a professionally printed pack of their Christmas card!
Closing date: FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
More info - Please submit entries on A4 paper to Skipton Town Council, Skipton Town Hall, High Street, BD23 1FD Please also state your child's name, school, and age and your address and email address so we can get in touch if your child wins!
Please call the offices on 01756 700553 for more information!
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COMPETITION TIME!!
The Mayor of Skipton needs help to design the front cover of his Christmas card this year!
We would like children to submit designs for the front cover of the Mayor of Skipton's Christmas card - which will be professionally printed to be used and given out to many dignitaries and businesses.
... The theme is simply, 'Your favourite thing about the winter season and Christmas'.
The prize: The opportunity for your child and their classmates to be on stage with the Mayor to switch on Skipton's Christmas Lights at the Skipton Christmas Lights Switch On event this year! The winner will also receive a professionally printed pack of their Christmas card!
Closing date: FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
More info - Please submit entries on A4 paper to Skipton Town Council, Skipton Town Hall, High Street, BD23 1FD Please also state your child's name, school, and age and your address and email address so we can get in touch if your child wins!
Please call the offices on 01756 700553 for more information!
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Skipton Town Council is looking for a suitable member of the public to fill a vacancy for a COUNCILLOR to serve in the SOUTH WARD of the Council - which covers areas such as Middletown, Greatwood and Horse Close. If you are interested in the vacancy you have until 30th September to put your name forward. You should contact the Council's Chief Officer, Dave Parker on chiefofficer@skiptontowncouncil.gov. uk - Full details can be found on the Council's website at www.skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk

ALLOTMENT TENANTS - You can now join a new Facebook group designed for allotment tenants to share any comments, compliments and complaints relating to the Town Council run sites at Middletown, Broughton Road and Burnside Chapel https://www.facebook.com/groups/113578329 6607920/

Today's Craven Herald includes a lovely tribute to our former Town Mayor, Councillor Martin Emmerson who, very sadly, passed away suddenly last weekend. It goes without saying that the thoughts of everyone at the Council - Members and staff - have been very much with Martin's family this week.

🐑🐑🐑 IT’S TOMORROW!! 🐑🐑🐑
Don’t forget the annual Skipton Sheep Day is happening TOMORROW!!!
We hope you can come and join us for what is set to be another spectacular event in Skipton! We have a whole host of FREE fabulous entertainment taking place on the High Street from 10am - 4pm!
... From live music, to animals, to funfair rides, to street food and drink, walkabout entertainment and plenty of workshops and activities there really is something for everyone!
We have booked the weather! 🌞☀️
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Tomorrow (Saturday) is Skipton Gala Day. This event has taken place every June for around 120 years, so is part of our town's heritage. As usual, the Gala procession will head through the town centre - starting at 1pm from Westmoreland Street before heading along Sackville Street, Keighley Road, up the High Street, over Mill Bridge onto Water Street, Gargrave Road and into Aireville Park. Many of these roads, and other surrounding roads, will be closed to traffic during the procession and there WILL undoubtedly be delays across the whole of the town centre between 1pm and 2pm. Please try to find an alternative route - and PLEASE be patient. Roads will be opened up again as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you!

There will be a short D-Day commemoration at 11am this morning at the War Memorial on Skipton High Street - organised by the Skipton Branch of the Royal British Legion. The Mayor of Skipton will lay a wreath on behalf of the Town - alongside the Chairman of the District Council and a number of D-day veterans. To enable veterans and others to safely reach the War Memorial, some traffic management measures may need to be put in place for a short period. Please be patient and respectful of the occasion. Thank you.

The results are now confirmed from the Skipton Town Council elections held on Thursday 2nd May. Full details are on the Council's website at: http://www.skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk/sect i…/Your-Councillors - Congratulations to all successful candidates.

Voting took place yesterday (Thursday 2nd May) for all 16 seats on Skipton Town Council. The counting of votes will commence at 10am today (Friday) alongside the count for elections to Craven District Council. The results will be published here and on the Council's website later in the day: www.skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk

HAVE YOU VOTED YET? Polling Stations are open now - and remain open until 10pm tonight. REMEMBER: You have up to FOUR votes in the Town Council elections. Make sure you have your say. Votes are counted tomorrow and we will post the results as soon as we can after they are declared.

This Thursday, 2nd May 2019, elections are taking place for all 16 seats on Skipton Town Council. You should have received your polling card in the last couple of weeks. Polling Stations are open from 7am to 10pm. You have FOUR votes in the Town Council election, so you may vote for up to a maximum of four candidates standing in your ward. The Town Council elections are taking place alongside elections for Craven District Council - so you will also be able to vote for ONE candidate in the District election. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO TAKE SOME FORM OF ID WITH YOU TO THE POLLING STATION. A photocard driving licence or passport is fine. PLEASE USE YOUR VOTES!

Just a quick reminder that this afternoon is the South Craven District Scouts St George's Day Parade in Skipton. It starts at around 2.30pm and, as a result, some roads in the centre of town, including the High Street will be closed to traffic for a short period. We will keep the closures as short as possible - but would ask that you are patient and support our young people in what is a very important event for them. All roads should be fully open again by 3pm.