Village Hall Facelift!
Thanks to William Lang for creating the new-look entrance to the village hall, and to Mike Gibbon for capturing it in this lovely picture taken on a sunny May day:
Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter, published by the parish council, is being distributed to every household in the parish. See a copy here. Newsletter Spring 2017
Grass Cutting 2017 Season
With contractors' costs continuing to increase, the parish council has decided to fund the cutting of the village green during the season this year, but, as last year, the verges down Low Lane will not be cut by contractors. The
Village Hall Noticeboard
The village hall has a new noticeboard, part funded with grant from our District Council Ward Representative, David Pighills. Thanks to William Lang for putting it up for us, and many thanks also for mending the step in the children's playground.
New member joins Parish Council
The parish council has co-opted a new member - Richard Neale, who has lived at The Granary, Draughton Hall Farm, for 15 years. A warm welcome to Richard!
Response of Parish Council to application for housing development
At a meeting held on 22 December, the Parish Council decided to object to an outline application for a housing development at the top of the village. See the Council's full response to the consultation here: letter-re-planning-application-for-9-houses-dec-2016
Carol Service – 18 December 5pm
The traditional Carol Service is to be held this year on 18 December at 5pm in St Augustine's, with seasonal refreshments served afterwards in the village hall.
Christmas Tree
Our Christmas Tree this year has been donated by Airedale Tree Surgeons and put up by volunteers. The new lights are supplied with financial support from the parish council.
Draft minutes of meeting of Parish Council 8 December
The draft minutes of the meeting held on 8 December are now available on the Minutes page of this site.
Notice of Casual Vacancy
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Parish of Draughton in the Craven District. An election to fill the vacancy will be