Welcome to Settle

Settle Town Council is a civil parish within Craven District and North Yorkshire County

Settle is a Market Town located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Settle provides a centre for goods and services to a much larger population with many outlying villages having Settle as their nearest town. Settle also has many tourists and day visitors, particularly in the summer. There are a number of large camping and caravan grounds nearby and the area is very popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor pursuits.

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Forthcoming Meetings

Full Council Meeting – 2nd March 2026

Committee: Full Council

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News

11 February 2026 - Council Business

CASTLEBERG CRAG WILL BE CLOSED – THURSDAY 11TH FEBRUARY

Strictly no entry to the Castleberg woodland or Crag. The closure is required for essential tree works and maintenance to be carried out.
26 January 2026 - Council Business

Budget 2026/27

Settle Town Council is required to set a budget for each financial year, and it is this budget that determines the local council element of your Council Tax Bill. The amount varies by the Council Tax Band of your home. The Council has set a precept for 2026/27 of £183,210.
13 January 2026

VISITOR LEVY CONSULTATION

The Government has announced plans to introduce a visitor levy on overnight stays in hotels, B&Bs, and holiday lets. A consultation is available on GOV.UK.
18 November 2025

Christmas Light Switch On 2025

Join us for Settle's annual Christmas Lights Switch on Event. The festivities start from 12pm. FIREWORKS & LIGHTS SWITCH ON AT 5PM