On the following pages you will find information about how we engage and consult with our local community as well as links to the latest public meetings, reports and consultations.
Craven District Council has a Community Engagement Strategy, this is the Council's planned approach to how it will deliver community engagement over the next three years. Please To view this document please click Community Engagement Strategy 2009-2013.
Craven District Council has a 'Duty to Involve' and would like to involve local residents in key decisions about local services especially those groups who are often most dependent on services.
Craven District Council also has a 'Duty to Promote Democracy'. In order to have a say about Council decisions, policies and services it's important to know how to get involved in the political process and understand how the Council works.
Follow the links below to find out more:
You can also go to the Council and Democracy section of this website to find out more information about how our own organisation works and how we work together with our key partners. .
To see listings of events and activities including consultations taking place in Craven please visit our Community Engagement Database.
If you are a new resident to North Yorkshire, please see the resident information pack for more information about your local services. This is available in a variety of different languages.