Current News

2 July 2009 Green Grindleford will bloom on open day
Grindleford Allotment Association is holding an open day on Sunday July 12, 2pm-5.30pm, to show other villages how they too could sow the seeds of a successful community project in the Peak District National Park.

1 July 2009 Grants help Peak District go green.
The Peak District Sustainable Development Fund is giving thousands of pounds to community groups and businesses to develop renewable energy, organic gardening, energy efficiency and wildlife projects.

1 July 2009 Residents asked for their thoughts on the national park
Thousands of Peak District National Park residents are being given the chance to have their say about the way the area is managed and the services provided for local people.

26 June 2009 National Park Authority chair unanimously re-elected
The Peak District National Park Authority has unanimously re-elected Narendra Bajaria CBE as chair at its annual meeting (June 26 2009).

25 June 2009 House of Lords says ‘no’ to appeal on Backdale quarry
The Peak District National Park Authority is delighted that the House of Lords has refused to hear an appeal against its enforcement action at Backdale quarry on Longstone Edge.

22 June 2009 Volunteers wanted for kiln building work
Volunteers are being sought to build an environmentally friendly kiln that will be used to help maintain and repair historic Haddon Hall.

22 June 2009 New village officer will boost rural communities
Extra support is being given to rural areas of Sheffield to help residents ensure their villages remain vibrant communities.

22 June 2009 Volunteers’ team effort to re-build historic sheepfold
Teams of volunteers have helped rebuild a 150-year-old sheepfold on moorland in the Peak District National Park.

13 June 2009 CBE awarded to Peak District National Park Authority chair
Narendra Bajaria, the chair of the Peak District National Park Authority, was today (Saturday 13 June) awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

12 June 2009 National park images sought for £10,000 photographic competition
Keen photographers are being given the chance to win a top prize of £10,000 for a picture showing the Peak District National Park’s landscape.

8 June 2009 Try mountain-biking in the Peaks in National Bike Week
Novice mountain-bikers are invited to learn new skills in the hills of the Peak District National Park during National Bike Week this month.

5 June 2009 RSPB and National Trust to lease Eastern Moors estate
The RSPB and National Trust are to be given a 15-year lease by the Peak District National Park Authority to manage the Eastern Moors estate, near Sheffield.

29 May 2009 Driving forward together
Clearer information is to be provided to users of a narrow Peak District byway to improve the route for all users.

28 May 2009 Rangers at the ready for Emergency Services Display & Fun Day
Peak District National Park rangers will be joining forces with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to demonstrate the work of the moorland Fire Operations Group on Sunday June 14 at the 12th annual Emergency Services Display and Fun Day in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens.

20 May 2009 Scale the Peaks in a wheelchair
Scaling the Peak District in a wheelchair - surely there are too many hills and stiles? Do not believe it - stunning views and country trails are perfectly accessible to disabled people.

18 May 2009 National parks - as relevant today as 60 years ago
A series of family events are being held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legislation that created national parks.

5 May 2009 Could you help decide “green” grants for the Peak District?
The Peak District Sustainable Development Fund needs two new members of its panel to help allocate grants to communities and businesses.

5 May 2009 Views sought on new partnership plan for Peak District estate
The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking people’s views on whether to lease the management of its largest land-holding to a partnership.

27 April 2009 Ten-year quarry protest camp finally cleared
One of the longest-running protest camps in the country has been peacefully cleared after nearly 10 years.

27 April 2009 Grab your boots and bikes for the Sunday bus to Stanage
City-based walkers, climbers and cyclists can forget the car and take a bus to the glorious Peak District around Stanage Edge every Sunday and Bank Holiday until mid-October - for only £2 return.

23 April 2009 £1 million package to support Peak District businesses and communities
A £1.253 million scheme will be launched today (Wednesday 22 April) by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda), the Peak District National Park Authority and the Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership (DDEP) to support rural businesses and communities.

21 April 2009 Give your views on future Peak District landscapes
How should we ensure that the Peak District National Park’s treasured landscapes are maintained and enhanced for future generations to enjoy? Residents, parish councils, businesses, visitors and environmental groups are being invited to give their views by commenting on the National Park Authority’s draft Landscape Strategy and Action Plan.

16 April 2009 Youngsters swop urban streets for high peaks
Young people from Oldham and Rochdale have spent a year getting to know the countryside as well as their own communities through environmental projects in the Peak District National Park.