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Skipton, North Yorkshire
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This account will be closing after 1 April. Make sure you're following
@northyorksc
for the latest news and updates from the new North Yorkshire Council.
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Council tax bills issued by the new North Yorkshire Council will be landing on your doorsteps this week. Please be aware that our phones lines are extremely busy. The easiest and quickest way to pay your bill is online here: cravendc.gov.uk/council.../p…
Craven Council retweeted
Skipton Town Hall will be closed today due to adverse weather conditions.
Due to travel disruption and school closures we do not have enough staff to safely operate the building.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Any enquires - [email protected]
@CravenCouncil
Due to the snow and icy weather conditions, all waste and recycling collections from households and businesses in Craven have been suspended today (Friday 10th March). Bins will be emptied on Monday now (March 13th). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Adults in #NorthYorkshire who want to progress into better paid jobs but lack the necessary maths qualifications can sign up to free numeracy courses.
We've been awarded £2.7 million to offer courses as part of the Government’s Multiply programme.
northyorks.gov.uk/news/artic…
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Craven Council retweeted
Please don’t put used batteries in your household waste bin. They can cause fires during waste processing.
Please take them to anywhere that sells batteries or put them in the pink bins at any of our household waste recycling centres.
👉 Find out more northyorks.gov.uk/household-…
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Craven Council retweeted
The @metoffice have issued warnings of #snow in the next few days.
A yellow warning for the whole of #NorthYorkshire from 7am tomorrow until 2pm on Friday.
Plus an amber warning for the west of #NorthYorks from 3pm tomorrow until midday on Friday.
metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
Craven Council retweeted
In his final District View column for The MJ, chief executive @CravenCouncil @PaulShevlin reflects on what working in #localgov for the last five decades has taught him.
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bit.ly/3J40vEK
@PShevlin55
Craven Council retweeted
To vote in elections in England this May, you will need to show photo ID.
No ID? You can apply for free voter ID now.
Find out what is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to ⬇️️️
electoralcommission.org.uk/i…
ALT REMEMBER TO 1 - Register to vote 2 - Check my photo ID 3 - Vote at a polling station!
Soldiers from the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery “The Yorkshire Gunners” will be exercising the Freedom of Craven and will parade through Skipton town centre today. Everyone is welcome to come and support the troops by lining the parade route. The parade begins at 11am
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We're in this week's @CravenHerald!
Our Heritage Action Zone 'Then and Now' project in partnership with @CravenCouncil and students from @Skipton_Academy's History Club features in today's edition! Read all about it here ⬇⬇⬇
cravenherald.co.uk/news/2332…
Craven District Council will be observing the anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine at 11am today.
In addition, Skipton Town Hall wil be lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag after 11am today.
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Commissioner Zoë, and community leaders encourage people to sign up to burglary reduction scheme as video door bells capture burglar.
northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/n…
Craven District Council is making some slight adjustments to its opening hours. Find out more here: cravendc.gov.uk/news/latest-…
Garden waste subscriptions are now open for the 2023 season! 🪴🪴🪴
Get your garden waste collected fortnightly – come rain or shine - from March until the end of November for just £43.50. Find out more here: cravendc.gov.uk/waste-recycl…
We know that losing weight is not always easy.
Let us help you with our FREE weight management programme available to everyone throughout Craven with a BMI of 25 or above.
Soldiers from the Yorkshire Regiment are set to be given a hero’s welcome when they march through the streets of Skipton next month during a special parade.
The parade takes place on March 2nd. Find out more details here: cravendc.gov.uk/news/latest-…
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If you are eligible for the Household Support Fund, please claim your voucher by 15 February.
Please check with family members if they’ve had a letter and haven’t claimed yet.
Find out more and apply at northyorks.gov.uk/HouseholdS…
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Craven Council retweeted
Powerful partnerships and hard work from all involved helped create the Langcliffe Quarry Enterprise Centre.
Take a look around this £3.5m scheme in the @yorkshire_dales funded by @CravenCouncil @YNYLEP and ERDF.
Craven Council retweeted
Fantastic first meet-up for the new Creative Craven Network with creative practitioners & cultural organisations from the district. Keep an eye out for future sessions or say hello: [email protected]
@GP_LakesDales @CravenCouncil #CreativeNetwork #YorkshireCreatives
