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Statement on the publication of the government response and consultation for the Landscapes Review 15th January 2022
“As the UK’s first National Park recognised for the nation for over 70 years, we welcomed the broad ambition of the Landscapes Review when initially published and continue to support the latest responses to the review from government.
Voices From The Peak presents new video: Snow! 30th December 2021
A seasonal new video titled Snow! featuring a montage of rarely seen photographs of past winters in Derbyshire’s Peak District has been launched online today (30 December, 2021).
Restoring the UK’s carbon sinks: new study spells good news for peatlands 16th December 2021
A recent study has demonstrated a new way of restoring peatlands. A major store of carbon, restoring damaged peatlands represents a significant part of the UK’s plans to reduce the nation’s carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. The recommended target set by the Committee on Climate Change is to restore at least 180,000 hectares of […]
Statement on an enforcement notice against works at Thornbridge Hall & Gardens 13th December 2021
An appeal has now been lodged by the landowner against the enforcement notice.
Peak District National Park Authority chief executive to step down and take on role at Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust 6th December 2021
Sarah Fowler, chief executive at the Peak District National Park Authority is to leave her role at the Authority after seven years to take up a position as chief executive at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, the UK's leading wetland conservation charity.
Statement: Appeal decision, 'Midhope Track' 17th November 2021
The Peak District National Park Authority has welcomed a decision by the Planning Inspectorate to uphold an enforcement notice against a geotextile track installed on Midhope Moor, approximately 18km north-west of Sheffield and 3.5km south of Langsett.
New litter picking kits help visitors to look after the Peak District National Park 15th September 2021
Litter picking kits can now be borrowed from two Peak District visitor centres. The kits - containing a picking guide, bags, a hi-vis jacket and a litter picker - are currently available from Castleton and Bakewell visitor centres on a free day-hire basis.
Statement on proposals for reinstatement of an active railway line on the route of the Monsal Trail 23rd July 2021
The National Park Authority is aware that organisations including Manchester & East Midlands Rail Action Partnership (MEMRAP) have developed proposals, and are campaigning for the reinstatement of an active railway line on the route now known as the Monsal Trail.
Hope Valley Explorer seasonal bus returns to Peak District for 2021 20th July 2021
Following a successful pilot season in 2019, the service was paused during the Covid-19 restrictions of 2020 but will now operate from 24 July to 30 October this year.
Statement on an enforcement notice against works at Thornbridge Hall & Gardens undertaken without planning permission 5th July 2021
The enforcement case concerns the erection of a substantial wooden building (currently in use as a café) and construction of a tarmac-surfaced car park and associated driveway. These matters do not relate to Thornbridge Hall itself, which is unaffected by this enforcement notice.

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