PDNPA News
- Nature is being prescribed to help Derbyshire Dales patients 22nd September 2023Following being successfully introduced in the High Peak, Nature Prescriptions are now being prescribed by health professionals in the Derbyshire Dales.
- Historic limekilns are set to steal the limelight for Heritage Open Days in the Peak District National Park 24th August 2023Two limekilns, one recently restored at Minninglow and one as yet unrestored at Butterton in the Peak District National Park, will be open to the public on four days in September as part of the Heritage Open Days 2023 scheme.
- Doctor’s Gate bridleway is saved from being a ‘Bog of Doom’ 4th August 2023Repairs to a site on Doctor’s Gate – a bridleway in the north west of the Peak District National Park, near Glossop – have been completed.
- Peak District National Park Authority confirms approval for restructure proposals 28th July 2023A series of organisational restructure proposals aimed at ensuring the Peak District National Authority can be financially resilient in the face of continued real terms cuts to its central government grant have been approved by Members of the Authority (28 July).
- Peak District National Park Authority announces Ken Smith new chair 10th July 2023The Peak District National Park Authority has announced a new chair, following its Annual General Meeting held on Friday 7 July.
- More than 360 Peak District farmers in programme to support nature and sustainable farming 21st June 2023New figures show that 362 farmers and land managers in the Peak District National Park are involved in projects in the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme.
- Closure proposals paused for National Park visitor centres 6th June 2023The 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 2023Campaign 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 2023The 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 2023The 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.