PUBLIC HEALTH

The value of parks and green spaces

While many local authorities are considering selling off parks and green spaces to balance their budgets, Paul Shevlin explains why Craven DC is doing the opposite.

Sport and exercise are key parts of life in Craven – surrounded by some of the world's most beautiful countryside, we attract walkers, cyclists, runners and swimmers from across the globe.

At Craven DC, we've played a major part in the success of events like the Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire, and in recent years we launched Skipton Cycle Races, now part of British Cycling's national elite series.

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