national parks
03 Oct 2022
Investment zones could be allowed in England’s national parks
The Guardian reports documents show zones with ‘liberalised’ planning laws could get go-ahead even in the most environmentally protected areas Investment zones with “liberalised” planning laws to accelerate development could...
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03 May 2022
Sharing love for the Peak District – in spectacular charity challenge
Runners and hikers showed their love for the Peak District National Park by raising £7450 in a charity challenge Almost 300 people took part in the Peak District 70th Birthday...
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05 Jul 2021
New Report: National Parks and the Climate Emergency
The Campaign for National Parks has recently published their ‘National Parks and the Climate Emergency’ report They believe that our National Parks have a key role to play in tackling...
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04 Feb 2019
Countryside out of reach
New research from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) shows that the UK’s poorest residents are missing out on England’s most beautiful countryside and the related mental and physical...
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22 Oct 2018
Landscapes Review – call for evidence
The Landscapes Review launched in May and since then the advisory panel has visited many of the National Parks and AONBs and talked to people who live, work in, visit and...
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31 May 2018
Rural groups react to national park review
Rural businesses say the government’s review of national parks could fuel economic growth in the countryside. But countryside conservation campaigners argue that ensuring landscapes remain properly protected should be a...
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27 May 2018
Defra launches review of National Parks
The government has launched a review to see if there is scope to increase the number of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Beauty (AONBs). An independent panel will...
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27 Mar 2018
Call for better access to National Parks
Campaigners say it must be made easier for people to visit England’s National Parks – including families without cars. Everyone should be able to access National Parks, including the one...
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