PDNPA News

• Couple ordered to pay £42,000 after alterations harm historic character of Grade II listed building in Peak District National Park 5th November 2019
  A married couple have been ordered to pay £42,000 in penalties after making unauthorised alterations to a building dating back to the 17th century, in the Derbyshire village of Winster. Christopher and Sarah Gillott, along with joiner Simon Mcloughlin, were sentenced at Derby Crown Court, following a prosecution by the Peak District National Park Authority.
• Breeding birds surveys – Peak District moorlands 31st October 2019
  Responding to the Breeding Birds Surveys of the Peak District Moors 1990-2018 report from the Moors for the Future Partnership, Peak District National Park chief executive Sarah Fowler said: “The results from this updated study of moorland birds within the Peak District and South Pennines is a story to be celebrated, and confirms a quiet […]
• Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 30 years of service 25th October 2019
  A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 30 years of service to the Peak District National Park.
• New Peak District Book – The Land That Made Us: The Peak District Farmer’s Story 17th October 2019
  A new book about farming history in the Peak District, by local writers and photographers Christine Gregory and Sheila Hine, has been published.
• National Park centre celebrates 20 years of inspiring 60,000 children in nature 11th October 2019
  A special event is being held to mark twenty years of school visits to Longdendale Environment Centre, and everyone is invited.
• Peak District National Park bike hire waste is putting the cycle in recycling 10th October 2019
  Old inner tubes from the tyres of Peak District National Park hire bikes are being saved from landfill and recycled into new products.
• Future Custodians: Young people are working to make the South West Peak a better place for everyone 10th October 2019
  The first ever South West Peak Countryside Worker Apprentices have completed their 18 month apprenticeships which have seen them working on rural projects in the Peak District National Park.
• Travelling in the right direction 8th October 2019
  The Peak District National Park Authority chair, Andrew McCloy, talks about issues surrounding climate change and transport.
• Residents' survey FAQs 30th September 2019
• Our 2019 residents survey is in full flow 30th September 2019
  The Peak District National Park Authority is carrying out a residents survey between 24 September and 19 October 2019. This is part of our regular programme of residents surveys, which we carry out roughly every three years.