Peak District National Park Authority Newshttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/newsNews releases from the Peak District National Park AuthorityPeak District National Parkhttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/logo_pdnpa.gifhttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0020/70184/logo_pdnpa.gifNational Parks, National Assetshttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/national-parks,-national-assetsA new report, Valuing England’s National Parks, published by National Parks England shows the importance of National Parks not just as iconic landscapes and part of our national identity, but as thriving rural economies contributing to national prosperity and wellbeing through their special qualities.Fri, 24 May 2013 09:21:35 +0100Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre – eco-friendly open day Sat May 18http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/parson-house-outdoor-pursuit-centre-eco-friendly-open-day-sat-may-18An eco-friendly Peak District outdoor pursuits centre is holding an open day to demonstrate just what can be achieved to save water and energy – and cut bills.Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:04 +0100Public to be consulted on banning motorised vehicles from Chapel Gate trackhttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/public-to-be-consulted-on-banning-motorised-vehicles-from-chapel-gate-trackThe general public are to have their say on plans for a permanent traffic ban on a green lane within the Peak District National Park.Fri, 03 May 2013 18:17:34 +0100Town crier to announce launch of new Hartington Village Trail http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/town-crier-to-announce-launch-of-new-hartington-village-trail3Hartington’s town crier will summon people to the village pump on Sunday May 12 at 2pm to announce the launch of a new Village Trail.Thu, 02 May 2013 13:13:18 +0100Monsal Trail slow-down for lighting workhttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/monsal-trail-slow-down-for-lighting-workCyclists, walkers and horse-riders are asked to be careful on the Monsal Trail for the next four weeks due to essential maintenance work on the tunnels’ lighting.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:09:52 +0100First survey completed of one of rarest plant habitats in Europehttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/first-survey-completed-of-one-of-rarest-plant-habitats-in-europeThe first detailed survey of one of the rarest plant habitats in Europe – around old lead mines – has just been completed in the Peak District.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:02:05 +0100First step towards neighbourhood plan for Dorehttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/first-step-towards-neighbourhood-plan-for-doreLocal residents and businesses are invited to have their say on whether a Peak District village should create a neighbourhood plan.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:21:11 +0100Permission to get muddy in the Peak Districthttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/permission-to-get-muddy-in-the-peak-districtPeople of all ages who like getting muddied up are invited to help construct the mud walls of an Iron Age replica roundhouse in the Peak District.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:22:13 +0100New Authority member to champion young peoplehttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/new-authority-member-to-champion-young-peopleThe Peak District National Park Authority has welcomed Zahid Hamid as the newest member of its 30-strong governing body.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:45:13 +0100Explore ancient seas in the Peak Districthttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/news/current-news/explore-ancient-seas-in-the-peak-districtThe Peak District may be land-locked but millions of years ago it was covered with tropical ocean – families can explore fossils of sea-creatures embedded in our limestone cliffs on a free short guided walk on Saturday April 6.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:21:09 +0000