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.
Contact Info
Forthcoming Meetings
Full Council Meeting – 6th July 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
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10 April 2026 - Council Business
Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting is taking place Monday 27th April 6pm at St. John's Methodist Church.
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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.
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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.
People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
2,564
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District
Craven District
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County
North Yorkshire Council
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Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
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Country
England
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Postcode District
BD23, BD24
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Dialling Code
01729
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Police Force
North Yorkshire Police
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Fire Authority
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
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Health Areas
NHS Bradford District & Craven CCG