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PDNPA News

Statement from the Peak District National Park Authority on the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022
On behalf of the Peak District National Park Authority, our members, staff teams and volunteers we extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
National Park Rangers guide the way for walkers with dementia 24th August 2022
People with dementia and their carers are invited to take part in the Derbyshire Dales Walking Festival (September 19 to 25) with three walks designed specifically to meet their needs.
National Park planners are highly commended in RTPI awards 11th August 2022
The work of Peak District National Park planners in achieving a high quality affordable housing scheme in a protected area has been recognised in the Royal Town Planning Institute’s East Midlands awards.
Secrets of historic Peak District hall are revealed in new augmented reality app 27th July 2022
A historic Peak District family home is now brought back to life in a new augmented reality (AR) app.
International Bog Day – Moor Reasons to be Cheerful 27th July 2022
As the world recognises the vital environmental importance of peat bogs on International Bog Day (24th July), the South Pennines-based Moors for the Future Partnership will be celebrating its own bog restoration success story as its flagship project MoorLIFE 2020 comes to an end this year.
Planting wildflowers is helping nature and boosting well-being in Hartington 27th July 2022
Hartington residents have installed planters filled with long-lasting, bee-friendly plants and created seven wildlife areas with support from the Peak District National Park Authority.
Taking a new track – Millers Dale Goods Shed on the Monsal Trail re-opens after major renovation 22nd July 2022
Former Midland Railway staff and their families joined national park teams and volunteers to officially open the renovated Millers Dale Goods Shed on the Monsal Trail.
Fire risk closure to Access Land - Extreme Red Heat Warning 18th July 2022
The risk of fires breaking out on the Peak District Moors has now reached a critical level, unseen for many years. As a result of this, public access has been suspended from all Access Land until this exceptional risk has reduced.
Peak District project will put down roots for landmark woodland legacy 15th July 2022
The Peak District National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust have agreed a landmark collaboration to help increase native woodland in the National Park.
Peak District National Park Authority re-elects Andrew McCloy as chair 5th July 2022
Cllr McCloy, a Parish Member from Youlgrave, was re-appointed to the role in a vote during the Authority’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 1 July. James Berresford was re-appointed as deputy chair of the Authority.