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  • Apply for Social Housing

    In Craven, housing associations advertise their properties through the North Yorkshire HomeChoice website where you can join the register and search for social housing

  • Renting in the Social Sector

    Social rented housing is rented housing owned and managed by local authorities and housing associations, for which guideline target rents are determined through the national rent regime.

  • Salting and gritting
    • Roads - gritting

      Gritting of primary and secondary roads within the North Yorkshire County Council area when weather conditions may prove hazardous (i.e. freezing temperatures).

    • Winter Weather Conditions

      Make sure you have all the information you need to keep safe in the current wintery conditions.

  • Sandbags
  • School admissions
    • School admissions - appeals

      A pupil may appeal for a place at any community school to which they apply and for which they have been refused a place. This could be because the school is oversubscribed (that is there are more pupils applying to go there than there are places available) or, in the case of selective grammar schools, because your child did not achieve the cut-off mark needed. The responsibility for appeals rests with the Local Authority.

  • School governors
    • School governors

      In England, school governors are volunteers from the school's community. They must be aged 18 or over at the date of their election or appointment. They have three key roles of setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability and monitoring and evaluating school performance. Each school can write its own constitution for its parent council. Governors play an important role in the life of a school as they are accountable for, and have a responsibility for, the work of the school.

  • School performance and standards
    • School - assessment and performance

      Assessment and performance reports help schools look at their strength and weaknesses, compare their performance with other schools and develop plans to raise their standards.

  • School transport
    • School - transport

      North Yorkshire County Council must provide transport where they consider it necessary to ensure that a child goes to school. If transport is necessary, then it must be provided free of charge. In most cases it is up to North Yorkshire County Council to decide what transport is necessary. Eligibility is usually determined according to age of the pupil and/or the distance which the pupil lives from school.

    • School transport - 16-19 year olds

      16-19 year old students in further education who meet specified criteria are entitled to subsidised transport to and from their educational establishment. Local Authorities must ensure that transport costs do not prevent students from staying on in post-16 education.

  • School welfare services
    • School - supervised medication

      Teachers or other non-teaching staff may be required to administer medication or supervise a pupil taking it. There is no legal requirement for teachers to administer medication however they are required to ensure the health and safety of all pupils in their care which may therefore extend to administering medication.

  • Schools
    • School - closures

      Information about non-routine school closures (eg for bad weather) and how pupils and parents will be advised about such occurrences.

    • School - pupil records

      A pupil's educational record is made up of their academic achievements, other skills and abilities and pupil reports. Also, communications of headteachers and teachers or other county council employees form part of a pupil's record. These must be retained and parents or pupils may request to see them. Access to individual pupil records is protected by the Data Protection Act and therefore not all school records are available to the general public.

  • Secondary schools
    • Secondary school admissions

      North Yorkshire County Council will make arrangements to help you decide which school you would prefer your child to go to.

  • Self employment
  • Sensory impairment
  • Severe disability
  • Sexual health clinics
  • Sheltered housing
    • Supported housing

      Supported housing is usually for people with disabilities who need housing-related or care-related support. People can have their own tenancy and may live independently or three or four people may live at the same address.

    • Supporting People

      As far as possible, we seek to assist people to remain in their own homes and where possible to prevent homelessness. Working closely with organisations funded by Supporting People we aim to ensure that there is a range of support services available within Craven.

  • Shopmobility
  • Shops
    • Commercial property

      Craven District Council owns retail and industrial units in Settle and Skipton.

  • Small businesses
    • Business advice

      Providing advice to new or existing businesses in the Craven District area.

  • Smartcards
    • Libraries - computers and the internet

      Internet access facilities are available to library members usually in bookable slots. There are various charges for using the computers and for other facilities such as printing. You can also pay an annual subscription if you use the computers regularly.

  • Smoking
    • Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse

      If you are concerned about your misuse of alcohol, drugs or any substance, you should discuss the issue with your doctor. There are also many professional organisations that can provide help and support.

  • Snow clearance
    • Roads - snow clearance

      Highways North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire County Council's partnership checks and prepares gritters, snowploughs and snow blowers to make sure they are available for the first signs of frost or snow.

  • Social and support groups
    • Community support groups and organisations

      The social services department provides a list of recognised groups and organisations that provide advice and support for those who may be in need of community care such as the elderly, disabled or those with learning difficulties.

  • Special educational needs and additional support
  • Special schools
    • School - information and advice

      North Yorkshire County Council is responsible for providing information and school contact details of every school in the area.

  • Special waste collections
  • Speed limits
    • Roads - speed limits

      North Yorkshire County Council (often with the local Police) are responsible for setting speed limits on roads within their area. In setting a speed limit the County Council will consider the alignment of the road , the speed most motorists expect to travel along this road, the type of road and where it is located. Applications to revise speed limits may be considered by the authority.

  • Sports administration
    • Concession Card

      The Concession Card is designed to assist those customers in receipt of certain benefits (or by age) qualify for discounts for sports activities at Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.

    • Free Access to National Sports People (FANS)

      Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre offers Elite and Talented athletes Free membership through the FANS scheme.

  • Sports and recreation
  • Sports and recreation facilities
    • Sports, Open Space and Recreation Facilities

      This is an assessment of the existing and future needs of the community for open space, sport and recreational facilities within the District.

    • Sports Facilities

      There are nearly 200 Sports Faculties across the Craven District. These are run by a range of organisations from Craven District Council, Schools, Charities, Sports Clubs and Commercial business. There are too many to list here but they are all listed on the national Active Places website.

  • Sports coaching

    The Council does not directly provide any Sports Coaching. However, there is a wide range of Sports Coaching taking place across the many sports clubs and facilities in the District.

  • Sports grants and development funds
  • Sports grounds
  • Strategic Health Authorities
  • Street lighting
    • Lighting - street lights

      Most street lighting in North Yorkshire is the responsibility of North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC).

  • Street numbering and naming
    • Street Naming and Numbering Register

      Street/Property Naming or Numbering is important as it allows post to be delivered efficiently, emergency services to find a property quickly - delays can cost lives, visitors to find where they want to go, reliable delivery of products and services and records of service providers to be kept in an efficient manner.

  • Street Parties

    If you're organising a street party for this summers Jubilee or any other occasion, you may find the following links useful;

  • Street trading licences
    • Street trading - illegal

      Monitoring and regulation of street traders to ensure that trading is only taking place under licence from North Yorkshire County Council.

    • Street Works Licence

      Street Works - Management, Co-ordination and Monitoring

  • Structure plans
  • Student grants
    • Education maintenance award

      The Government, in its Comprehensive Spending Review announced on 20 October 2010, have indicated that the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is to be replaced by an enhanced discretionary learner support fund. Young people currently receiving the EMA will continue to receive it for the remainder of the 2010/11 academic year but will not receive it in the next academic year. The EMA scheme will close to new applicants from January 2011.

  • Studies and qualifications (post-16)
    • School curriculum

      All pupils in community and foundation maintained schools aged five to 16 follow the national curriculum programme of study in full range of subjects. North Yorkshire County Council and the school governors have a responsibility to make sure that the National Curriculum is taught.

  • Support for the deaf
    • Community support groups and organisations

      The social services department provides a list of recognised groups and organisations that provide advice and support for those who may be in need of community care such as the elderly, disabled or those with learning difficulties.

  • Supporting People

    As far as possible, we seek to assist people to remain in their own homes and where possible to prevent homelessness. Working closely with organisations funded by Supporting People we aim to ensure that there is a range of support services available within Craven.

  • Swimming
    • Aqua babes

      Aqua Babes classes are an ideal opportunity for parent and baby to develop water confidence in a fun, enjoyable and relaxing environment.

    • Aqua Tots

      Aqua Tots classes are for children aged 2 years and upwards in a safe environment for parent and child.

    • Concession Card Online Application Form

    • Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre Joining Form

      This page is the first stage to completing an application form for Craven Pool and Fitness Suite Membership, for all customers. Customers can choose to pay either cash/cheque, credit/debit card or by completing a direct debit mandate.

    • Flip and Fun

      Flip and Fun is an awards scheme that introduces children to diving.

    • How do I join Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre?

      When customers choose to come to Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, they have a number of options available to them. This section sets out the joining process for all customers and also includes the Direct Debit signing up process.

    • Hydro

      Get fit the fun way!! This exciting, exhilarating and easy-to-follow dance exercise class uses a huge variety of dance styles to create a full body workout with the natural support and resistance of water. With 12 times the resistance of air let the water do all the work while you party your way through an invigorating workout.

    • Junior Swimfit

      Junior Swimfit runs on Monday evenings and is for children who have completed the learn2swim programme and want to continue swimming, working on their general fitness whilst still developing their strokes and technique.

    • Skipton Swimming Club

      Members of Skipton Swimming Club practice and compete at Craven Swimming Pool.

    • Sports - Clubs Directory

      Craven District Council has produced this Sports Club directory. There are a wide variety or sports clubs in Craven, these are all listed here in alphabetical order.

    • Swim Tots

      Swim Tots is a lesson incorporated into our learn2swim programme for children aged 3 years.

    • Swimming in Craven

      Craven has several swimming pools open to the public.

    • Swimming Lessons

      Swimming lessons for children and adults of all abilities and ages.

    • Swimming Lessons Application Form (Adult)

    • Swimming Lessons Application Form (Child)

    • Swimming Lessons Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Swimming pools
    • Concession Card Online Application Form

    • Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

      Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre have a range of leisure and fitness activities whatever your age, ability or experience.

    • Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre Joining Form

      This page is the first stage to completing an application form for Craven Pool and Fitness Suite Membership, for all customers. Customers can choose to pay either cash/cheque, credit/debit card or by completing a direct debit mandate.

    • Craven Pool FAQ's

      Below is a list of frequently asked questions that some customers have asked.

    • How do I join Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre?

      When customers choose to come to Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, they have a number of options available to them. This section sets out the joining process for all customers and also includes the Direct Debit signing up process.

    • Memberships

      We have a range of memberships available to suit your pocket. All of our memberships include exercise classes and facilities at no extra costs and we have no hidden charges. Pop down to the centre any time and any member of our team will be very happy to give you a guided tour.

    • Skipton Swimming Club

      Members of Skipton Swimming Club practice and compete at Craven Swimming Pool.

    • Swimming in Craven

      Craven has several swimming pools open to the public.

    • Swimming Lessons Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    • The Pool

      We have the largest pool that is based in Craven, with a smaller teaching pool with a unique moveable floor and access lifts. Based in the picturesque Aireville Park. Come along and see what we can offer you, whether you are a pay as you go customer or a member I'm sure we have lots to offer you.