Airedale Branch

Campaigning for the people of Silsden, Steeton and Eastburn

Airedale Branch was previously know as the Craven Branch when it also included Addingham. From the Local Elections in May 2026 Addingham was attached to the Ilkley Ward and the Airedale Ward came into existence consisting mainly of Silsden, Steeton and Eastburn.

Labour Party Candidates in 2026 are Wendy Neville, Jan Smithies and Val Carroll

Craven ward is one of six wards in the Keighley area. This is a largely rural ward and lies to
the north west of the District. It consists of the communities of SIlsden and Steeton with
Eastburn in Airedale and Addingham in Wharfedale.

In 2014 the ward saw the Tour de France on both of the first two days.