North Yorkshire County Council working in partnership with Craven District Council, who own the site, are investing £1.2 million in the new much improved facility. To ensure the safety of passengers, operators and the general public the bus station and car park must be closed throughout the 16 week contract period. Interim arrangements will be put in place to ensure that disruption to the public is minimised. Details of the arrangements can be found at www.northyorks.gov.uk/businfo or are available in the form of a leaflet from your bus driver or “Contact Craven” centres in Skipton and Settle Town Halls.

Key features of the new site are:

• Eight bus stands, including provision for community transport vehicles and National Express coaches.
• Each bus stand provides easy access to buses from raised bus boarder kerbs.
• Safe pedestrian routes throughout the site
• Covered waiting facilities with seating.
• New Toilet facilities.
• Improved CCTV.
• Dedicated rank area for 13 taxis.
• Cycle stands.
• Motor cycle parking.
• Car parking including designated disabled bays

 

Clare Wood, Executive Member for Passenger Transport at North Yorkshire County Council said “I am very much looking forward to the opening of this new facility later this year. This is a good example of how the county and district councils can work in partnership to deliver this key project in Skipton Town Centre. The redeveloped site will greatly improve the travelling experience for bus passengers in Skipton and its surrounding towns and villages”  

 

Councillor David Crawford, Lead Member for Building a Prosperous District for Craven District Council said “I am delighted that the work is finally going ahead after such a long time in the planning. There will naturally be some disruption as the work progresses but I’m sure this will be kept to a minimum. We have to bear in mind that such an investment will pay dividends not just to Skipton but the wider area beyond and I look forward to the work being completed.”