2025 press releases
Archived press releases may not reflect current Authority policy or practice.
Public warned of midweek safety closures for popular Monsal Trail
The Peak District National Park Authority has once again urged users of the popular Monsal Trail to be aware of weekday closures on the route throughout January and February 2025.
8 January 2025
National Park Authority announces significant restructure under unprecedented financial pressures
The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut costs.
10 January 2025
Have your say as Peak District National Park boss hosts new roadshows
Peak District residents and businesses can share their views with National Park chief executive Phil Mulligan in a new series of informal roadshows.
4 February 2025
Have your say to improve walking and cycling routes in the Peak District National Park
People who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers) routes in an online consultation.
7 February 2025
National Park Authority approves restructure under unprecedented financial pressures
The Peak District National Park Authority has today (25 February 2025) approved restructuring proposals that have been driven by a need to reduce costs.
25 February 2025
Appeal for care of the Peak District as spring officially begins
As the UK begins its ‘meteorological spring’ on 1 March, organisations involved in caring for the Peak District are urging everyone to respect and take personal responsibility when enjoying the country’s original national park to help protect the area’s natural beauty.
28 February 2025
Landscapes Unlocked - historic image archive offers tantalising glimpse into the Peak District's past
Thanks to funding of £45,000 achieved through an Archives Revealed grant, a collection - made up of over 40,000 Peak District images - is to be catalogued, along with the creation of an online resource.
24 March 2025
The Peak District National Park Authority is looking for two new Members
The UK's original National Park is looking to welcome two new Secretary of State-appointed Members to the National Park Authority and applications are now open.
24 April 2025
Peak District accessibility champion receives accolade in memory of National Parks colleague
A Peak District National Park Authority officer has received an award for dedication to improving people’s accessible enjoyment of the region in the inaugural presentation of a new accolade for excellence in England’s National Parks.
14 May 2025
People of the Peak: Past, Present, Future - funding announced for ambitious cultural heritage project
Plans are underway for an ambitious project to monitor and conserve the Peak District's cultural heritage thanks to initial funding of £204,376 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
12 June 2025
Peak District wide RSPB Nature Prescriptions are launched
Following the successful pilots of RSPB Nature Prescriptions in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales, which were the first in England, a Peak District wide RSPB Nature Prescription has now been launched by the RSPB and Peak District National Park Authority.
23 June 2025
Farming and Nature unite! A project shaping the next 20 years in the South West Peak District
A Landscape Recovery project is paving the way to accelerate nature recovery in the South West Peak area.
25 June 2025
'Changing Place' opens at Parsley Hay Bike Hire
Parsley Hay offers a range of cycles, including trikes, wheelchair cycles, and Trampers. Now the new state-of-the-art facility will help to unlock access to the countryside for those with additional, or particularly complex care needs.
26 June 2025
British Mountaineering Council and Moors for the Future Partnership win conservation award
We're delighted to announce that the EUROPARC Federation and the European Network of Outdoor Sports (ENOS) have given their Joint Award for Outdoor Sports and Nature Conservation to The Climate Project: Sphagnum Planting, a collaborative initiative between the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and Moors for the Future Partnership, part of the Peak District National Park Authority.
21 July 2025
Celebrating over 12 years of education and engagement activities at Macclesfield Forest
Over 30 staff and volunteers of the National Park's Engagement Team, both past and present, came together to celebrate over 12 years of education and engagement activities at our Macclesfield Forest Education Centre, ahead of its closure at the end of July.
30 July 2025
Three Mayoral Authorities join forces to support the Peak District National Park
A new partnership bringing together the Mayors of the East Midlands, Greater Manchester, and South Yorkshire has launched.
21 August 2025
Statement on planning for future funding scenarios
The Peak District National Park Authority is continuing to manage significant financial challenges due to a declining government grant and increasing costs.
10 September 2025
Statement on potential organisational change at the Peak District National Park Authority
The Peak District National Park Authority is having to plan for further significant financial challenges due to a declining government grant and increasing costs.
8 October 2025
Brand new station to station walking trail from Sheffield to Manchester
Thread your way along the Steel Cotton Rail Trail, the brand-new station to station walking trail from Sheffield to Manchester launched on 27 September.
10 October 2025
'Changing Places' to open at Trentabank Centre
We’re excited to announce that the installation of another Changing Places facility is currently underway, this time at the Trentabank Centre, Macclesfield Forest.
29 October 2025
National Park Centre takes positive step towards the future
The Peak District National Park Centres (formerly Visitor Centres) are progressing a major transformation to support their journey towards a more sustainable future, supported by an anonymous donation which was provided in 2023.
30 October 2025
Public urged to have their say in future Peak District National Park plans
Those who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on planning policy and policy directions as part of the second formal consultation on the Local Plan Review.
3 November 2025
Statement on outcome of organisational change at the Peak District National Park Authority
The Peak District National Park Authority is continuing its plan for further significant financial challenges due to a declining government grant and increasing costs.
17 December 2025