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Parks and open spaces

  • Parks and open spaces - information and adviceParks and open spaces - information and advice

    Parks and open spaces - information and advice

    There are many parks and open space areas across Craven District.

  • Parks and open spaces eventsParks and open spaces events

    Parks and open spaces events

    Aireville Park in Skipton hosts a range of events throughout the year. There are many other parks in the district that have their own events.

  • Parks and open spaces - maintenance

    Craven District Council undertakes routine cutting of grass, tree and hedge pruning and shrub maintenance for the land it owns and on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council and parish councils.

  • Sports - fishing informationSports - fishing information

    Sports - fishing information

    As an angler it is most important for you to know that anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence.

  • Tree managementTree management

    Tree management

    We are responsible for the efficient management of trees in Authority ownership within urban and rural environments.

  • Tree preservation ordersTree preservation orders

    Tree preservation orders

    If a tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or if it is within a Conservation Area it a criminal offence to carry out unauthorised works to the tree (such as felling the tree, trimming it, or damaging its roots).

  • AllotmentsAllotments

    Allotments

    Allotment gardens are available for a minimal yearly fee and are a great way to grow your own fruit and vegetables, make new friends and keep fit in the great outdoors.

  • Gypsy and traveller sitesGypsy and traveller sites

    Gypsy and traveller sites

    Provision and management of permanent or transit sites for use by travellers within the area. Also dealing with unauthorised use of land by traveller communities.

  • Licence - caravan siteLicence - caravan site

    Licence - caravan site

    The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960 prohibits the use of land as a caravan site unless the occupier holds a site licence issued by the local authority.

  • Nature reserves

    There are a few Local Nature Reserves which have been created or designated by the district and borough councils. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and RSPB own and manage nature reserves all of which have some degree of public access.

  • SquirrelWildlife

    Wildlife

    Wildlife, or biodiversity, is a complex collection of plants and animals set within habitats and the interactions between them all. Together these form the web of life, often referred to as the ecosystem. Mankind is a part within this system and from it we derive life-giving benefits including oxygen, food, materials and medicines. The services that we get for free are numerous and include soil for our crops to grow in and bees to pollinate them. Carbon is captured and stored and vegetation slows down run off and helps to prevent flooding. Habitats and wildlife inspire artists and improve everyone's quality of life.

  • Boat moorings Boats and boat rides

    Boats and boat rides

    There are many different areas of Craven where you can enjoy boats and boat rides. below is a list of websites who cater for people looking for this type of activity.

  • palyePlaygrounds

    Playgrounds

    There are about 50 playgrounds in the Craven District. Most are managed by the local Parish Council, Town Council or Playground association.