Help needed to hunt for Orion over the Peak District
People are being asked to help monitor the impact of light pollution as they scour the heavens for Orion the hunter over the Peak District.
2 February 2012
Wind turbine proposal ‘too tall’ for national park
A planning application for a wind turbine has been turned down as too large for the protected landscape of the Peak District National Park.
2 February 2012
Millers Dale future plans to be reconsidered
Different options to bring further investment into the former Millers Dale station site on the Monsal Trail are to be considered by the Peak District National Park Authority.
27 January 2012
Explore the national park by bus or train
Free leaflets have been produced to encourage people to visit two Peak District National Park villages by bus and train.
24 January 2012
Planning information at your fingertips
New website pages have been created by the Peak District National Park Authority to make it easier for residents to make or comment on a planning application.
24 January 2012
Come and meet us
National park residents in Cheshire and Staffordshire are being invited to meet members and senior officers of the Peak District National Park Authority.
23 January 2012
Surprise! Prime spot to view the stars in the Peak District National Park
An accessible site in the Peak District National Park has been named one of the best stargazing spots in the country by leading astronomers.
18 January 2012
Twelve new affordable homes approved to help families in Grindleford
The Peak District National Park Authority has unanimously approved plans for 12 new affordable homes to help local families in Grindleford.
18 January 2012
Small grant scheme to help rural businesses in NE Peak
Rural businesses between the Peak District, Sheffield and Barnsley can benefit from a small grant scheme to help them get off the ground.
17 January 2012
Redevelopment plan turned down for cheese factory site
Proposals to redevelop a former cheese factory site at Hartington have been unanimously turned down by Peak District National Park planning committee.
16 January 2012
New award for Peak District knowledge helps keep the National Park special
Peak District youngsters are showing they know what is special in the National Park by achieving a new award.
12 January 2012
Search for new member to join Peak District National Park Authority
Applications are being sought for a new member to sit on the governing body of the Peak District National Park Authority.
11 January 2012
50,000th cyclist on the Monsal Trail
The re-opening of the tunnels on the Monsal Trail is proving to be an all-round success.
6 January 2012
Search for independent chair of advisory group
An independent chair is being sought for an advisory group that oversees a plan to manage and improve the Peak District National Park.
4 January 2012
Time capsule buried for national park celebration
A time capsule has been buried under an oak tree at an iconic viewpoint to mark the 60th anniversary of the Peak District National Park.
16 December 2011
Boost for rural communities and economy in north east Peak District
Support for Sheffield and Barnsley’s rural areas across the north east Peak District will be strengthened in 2012 through extra funding for the Villages and Communities Together project.
15 December 2011
Vote for Peak District “dig” to win national award
People can vote online for a Peak District archaeological excavation to win a national award.
12 December 2011
Winter Weather Warning – possible tunnel closures on the Monsal Trail
Cyclists, walkers and horse riders out to enjoy the Monsal Trail this winter are being urged to check the tunnels website before setting out to make sure the tunnels are open.
8 December 2011
Delve into the past with your local time-teams
Secrets of the past, from Castleton’s medieval hospital to Chatsworth’s origins under Bess of Hardwick, will be unveiled on Derbyshire Archaeology Day, Saturday January 14 2012.
7 December 2011
Grants help city youngsters connect with countryside
Hundreds of urban youngsters will learn about wildlife and conservation through fishing and field trips thanks to thousands of pounds in grants from the Peak District National Park’s Sustainable Development Fund.
6 December 2011
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