Mayor again, Karen McIntyre SKIPTON’S mayor says she is looking forward to serving a second year in office as the town starts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Cllr Karen McIntyre, who unusually has been voted in for a second year, said: “I was delighted to be elected for another year as Mayor of Skipton. “It has been a very difficult and sad time for the country during the last year and as the restrictions start to ease and businesses start to open, I am looking forward to serving the people of Skipton once again and moving forward in the hope that some light will start to return to people’s lives and to our lovely town. “
Skipton Town Hall, home of the town council A £44,000 investigation into alleged corruption at Skipton Town Council failed to find any wrongdoing, it has emerged. The investigation, instigated by a small number of councillors and approved by the full council found ‘no evidence whatsoever of corruption or fraudulent activity’. A separate probe by the police also concluded no wrongdoing, the council has confirmed. In addition to the £43,960 paid to outside bodies, including the Society for Local Council Clerks (SLCC), the council has in the last few months made financial settlements to former staff members and is facing an employment tribunal later this year.