Day: 19 September 2022

PDNPA News

• Closure proposals paused for National Park visitor centres 6th June 2023
  The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that a consultation process for staff based at the Authority's four visitor centres has been paused following an offer of operational funding support for up to three years from an external donor.
• National Park Protector Awards are back – recognising and rewarding the people who protect National Parks in England and Wales 10th May 2023
  Campaign for National Parks (CNP) has launched its search for individuals and groups who are working for a future where nature and people can thrive in our National Parks.
• Consultation confirmed as National Park Authority presents formal proposals for operational changes 5th May 2023
  The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that an internal workforce consultation process has begun after Members of the Authority approved a series of formal proposals as part of an organisational restructure at the Authority (28 April).
• Statement on organisational restructure at the Peak District National Park Authority 3rd May 2023
  The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that a process of staff consultation will begin on 4 May 2023 following the approval of a series of formal proposals presented to Members of the Authority on 28 April regarding an organisational restructure.
• Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative to close as persecution cases continue 24th April 2023
  The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative is to close, with differing views among the group's stakeholders and continued cases of persecution within the region leading to the initiative 'no longer being able to deliver meaningful change' - according to the National Park Authority, convenors of the initiative.
• Walks for All aim to improve people’s health in the Peak District National Park 19th April 2023
  People who need help getting started with going out for a walk are being encouraged to join the new Walks for All programme.
• PhD opportunity to study Philosophy and Landscape Change in the Peak District National Park 13th April 2023
  The Peak District National Park Authority, with the Philosophy Department at the University of Sheffield, is offering a PhD studentship in Understanding Landscape Change.
• Ranger-led mindful walks help boost health and well-being 12th April 2023
  Discover how walking in nature in the Peak District National Park can benefit your health and well-being on guided walks with the National Park rangers.
• Statement on the planning inspector’s decision regarding development at Thornbridge Hall & Gardens 23rd March 2023
  As a National Park Authority and planning authority, we respect the decision made by the planning inspector and acknowledge the reasoning set out in the decision notice. We are now taking the time to assess the full implications.
• US conservationists head to Peak District to discover more on ‘30by30’ ambitions 16th March 2023
  A delegation of representatives from across the United States joined Peak District teams to learn more about international conservation ambitions for ‘30by30’.