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From the Craven Herald 16^th May 2017
A PLANNED development of four new homes off Matthew Lane,B Bradley, has been given the go ahead by Craven planners. Despite an appeal by Bradley Parish Council to defer the application for discussions with the landowner, Craven District Council’s Planning Committee approved the scheme.
Cllr Derek Booth, of the parish council’s neighbourhood plan group, urged a deferral because he said the council was close to finishing its neighbourhood plan and although not against the planned homes in principle, wanted more time to talk to the landowner. The meeting also heard from an objector who claimed there was a great need for recreational space in Bradley and thought the new houses were not needed.
But, Luke Binns, for agents, David Hill, said it was a low density development of four detached homes on spacious plots. And he added the discussions with Bradley Parish Council would continue, but were considered separate to the planning application.
Cllr Chris Harbron said there was a need for family homes and pointed out the parish council was not against the principle of development. And Cllr John Dawson agreed it was important for villages to have family homes to protect their schools. Planning manager, Neville Watson, advised councillors against deferring the application until the completion of the Bradley Neighbourhood Plan, and that it had to be determined on its own merits.
The committee approved the scheme for for four detached, open market homes with off street parking. Two of the homes will be three bedroom, and two four bedroom. Access will be off Matthew Lane.

A Digital Camera has been found on the playing fields at the weekend.
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The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 7pm, followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting at 7.30pm.
All welcome to one or both meetings.

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On the afternoon of Sunday 23rd April there will be road closures in Skipton Town due to the St George’s Day Parade. For full details see the posters in town or the Town Council website.
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Skipton Police

North Yorkshire Police is calling on local community and voluntary groups to apply for funding for initiatives which benefit the region and its residents, particularly those which could have a positive impact on reducing crime and disorder.
Monies from the North Yorkshire Police Property Fund are generated from the auction of property which has either been seized or confiscated as part of criminal investigations and which, despite its best efforts, the Force has been unable to return to its rightful owners.
Previous successful project applications include conservation experiences for young people, the provision of multi-cultural pre-school learning resources and riding experiences for the disabled.
North Yorkshire Police chief constable, Dave Jones, said: bThe auction of this property and the resulting monies raised, offers us the opportunity to give those organisations that carry out worthwhile work in our region that little bit of extra support to run initiatives which benefit our whole community. I welcome applications from our valued community groups and look forward to seeing the positive differences the Fund can make to our region and its residents.b
Julia Mulligan, police and crime commissioner for North Yorkshire, added: bIt is often local people with good ideas who can make the biggest difference in their community, so if you know of a good project that needs a boost, or have an idea yourself, make sure you make the most of the Police Property Fund.b
Applications for this round of funding, the first of two planned for 2017, closes on 30^th April.
Full details and eligibility criteria can be found at www.northyorkshire.police.uk/grant

Work will begin on repairing the playground equipment week commencing 27th February 2017.