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Sutton-in-Craven Parish is located 5 miles south-east of Skipton. It is one of the most southerly parishes in Craven, bordering the county of West Yorkshire.
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| Sitting in a cleft of the Pennines, the village is surrounded on three sides by hills which rise sharply to around 1,000 feet. Falling from these hills is Sutton Beck, which runs through the village into Holme Beck, eventually joining the river Aire near Kildwick. |
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| Sutton-in-Craven is a vibrant community, with shops, businesses, good Schools, Churches, Village Hall, Senior Citizens Centre and leisure facilities such as the Cricket Ground and the Park which acts as a strong focal point for the whole settlement. |
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| The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for informal leisure activities such as walking and cycling. Amenity areas include Sutton Pinnacle, Lumb Clough and Crag Nook Delph. |
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| The village has a strong sense of community and identity which we wish to preserve. |
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About Your Council |
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| The council consists of ten members, five of which represent Sutton Mill Ward and five Sutton Ward. |
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| Elections to the Parish Council are held every four years. |
| Sutton-in-Craven Parish Council is an elected body with responsibilities for representing the whole of the electorate of Sutton-in-Craven, delivering services to meet local needs and improving quality of life. |
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| Areas under the custodian of Sutton-in-Craven Parish Council are: |
| The Park, The Jubilee Pavilion Tea Room, Lumb Clough, Crag Nook Delph, Lund's Tower, Pinfold and the Allotments. |
| The Park was bequeathed to the Parish Council to be used for |
| a public recreation ground. |
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