Stephen Butcher

Stephen Butcher, who'¨has died at 89, was a farmer in the Yorkshire Dales and a'¨former chairman of Craven Council.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th May 2018, 12:08 BST
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Stephen Butcher

Elected to the authority in 1994, he represented the Calton, Gargrave and Malhamdale wards until his retirement from local politics in
2010.

He held the office of council chairman in 2001-2,
and served on a range of committees including planning, licensing, community services, economic development, regeneration, environmental services, estates and
leisure.

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He also represented the council on outside bodies, including the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.

He farmed
with his sons at Fleets Farm in Rylstone.

He and his wife Moira had three children, Sarah, James and Simon.

Related topics:Yorkshire DalesYorkshire Dales National Park Authority