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New pre-application advice service from national park planners |
| The Peak District National Park Authority is introducing a new pre-application advice service for people considering development of their property or land. The service, which includes appointments with allocated planning officers, will improve on previous ‘drop-in’ sessions when only general information could be given. From February 18, people who need advice should initially contact the Authority’s Customer Service Team on 01629 816200 or customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk |
Archive for the ‘Peak Park’ Category
Pre Planning Application Advice Service
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Monday February 11, 2013| 1 Comment »
‘Work Place Pensions’ for employers
Posted in Peak Park, Services on Sunday January 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
This Business Peak District event is for local employers interested to find out more about Work Place Pensions, HMRC “Real Time” Information, Broadband, Personnel (HR).
Where? – Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne DE6 1DR
When? – Wednesday 30 January 1.00 – 17.00pm
What? – You may not want to but you know you have to… It’s arriving to your business soon … Come and find out all about Work Place Pensions, HMRC “Real Time” Information, Broadband, Personnel (HR) top tip.
High Speed Broadband
Posted in Local government, Peak Park, Services on Sunday January 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Open event organised by Peak District partnership
Log on to benefits of high-speed broadband at Ashbourne community event
6 to 8pm Wednesday 30th January
Ashbourne Leisure Centre
Planning permission granted for two wind turbines at Hill Top Farm
Posted in 2012, Environment, Farming, Peak Park, Planning, Posts of Note, Sustainability on Tuesday December 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
According to details on the PDNPA website, planning permission has been granted for two wind turbines at Hill Top Farm, each at a tower height of 24.5m, with a further 9m rotor radius. This is smaller than the originally rejected proposal, which measured 48.4m from base to blade tip. Note also that this is a time-limited consent, which expires after 25 years.
Click here to read the letter of notification, and click here for links to all the publicly available documentation.
Archaeology Day
Posted in Events, History, Peak Park on Thursday December 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
| Catch up with the past at 2013 Archaeology Day |
| People can find out what archaeologists have been discovering in Derbyshire and the Peak District over the past year at Archaeology Day 2013.
Taking place at Chesterfield’s Pomegranate Theatre on Saturday January 19, the day will include presentations on: (more…) |
Report ash woodlands locations in the Park
Posted in Environment, Flora, Peak Park on Tuesday November 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
So far there have been no incidences of ‘ash dieback disease’ in the Peak Park, but the Authority is collecting information on ash woodland, specifically new plantations, where trees have been planted in the last 6 years. If you have any new ash trees or for general information on how to respond to the current situation please read on for the Peak Park Authority’s advice: (more…)
Renewables for Businesses
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Planning, Sustainability on Monday November 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
| Free business workshop on renewables and climate change |
| Business people wanting to future-proof against climate change and learn about energy-saving can go along to a free half-day training workshop.
Business Peak District is holding the workshop at Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, near Ashbourne, whose environmentally-friendly farming and holiday business has just been shortlisted for a Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism award. People who attend the workshop will learn about key steps to saving energy, installing renewable technology and how to make their businesses more resilient to climate change. (more…) |
Science in the Park
Posted in Events, Peak Park on Thursday October 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
| Find out about Science in the National Park |
| There’s a whole world of scientific activity going on in the Peak District National Park – and people can explore it at two family-focused exhibitions in November.The first ever ‘Science in the National Park’ events take place on:·Saturday Nov 3 at the Moorland Discovery Centre, Longshaw, 10.30am-4pm
· Saturday Nov 10 at Bakewell Town Hall, 10.30am-4pm. Both are free and will include fun activities for children (outside if fine), free refreshments, and displays of a wide range of scientific projects including: · How archaeologists uncovered 2,000-year-old skeletons at Fin Cop hillfort · Why biologists are tracking northern hairy wood ants with tiny radio antennae · How ecologists are conserving rare native crayfish and adders · Why conservationists are flying in sphagnum moss to help restore barren moorland · How geologists are monitoring slippage of the ‘shivering mountain,’ Mam Tor. (more…) |
Proposed limits on speaking at Peak Park committee meetings
Posted in Peak Park on Thursday October 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
| Have your say on public speakers at Authority meetings |
| The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking residents’ views on proposals for a fairer system of public speaking at Authority meetings.
From 2000 the Authority has allowed any number of people up to three minutes to address a committee, but recent meetings have sometimes had more than 20 speakers for one agenda item, leading to very lengthy sessions, unequal viewpoints and delays to decision-making. Now the Authority is considering limiting the time taken up by public speaking to allow members to focus on important decisions. They propose to equalise the number of speakers, with up to three supporters and three objectors per item, with a time limit of three minutes each. (more…) |
Peak Park Governor Required
Posted in Peak Park on Tuesday October 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
People are invited to apply to be a member of the Peak District National Park Authority’s governing body for the next four years. People with experience of working with the voluntary sector, young people and strategic planning are particularly welcomed to apply. (more…)
Food & Drink Business Network Event for Local Producers and Buyers
Posted in Eating Out, Peak Park on Thursday September 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Local Food and Drink – Building a Peak District brand and developing ways of selling to suit your business – 10 October
This event is for food and drink producers and buyers looking for quality local produce to stock or serve at their estblishments…
Business Peak District, in collaboration with the Food and Drink iNet and Extending the Season would like to invite you to the Food & Drink Business Network events. Once again we have managed to get some great guest speakers to help your business develop and for you to be inspired. (more…)
Register for Better Broadband Coverage
Posted in Peak Park, Services on Thursday September 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Sign up to boost national park broadband coverage
Residents and businesses in the Peak District National Park are being urged to register their interest in getting better broadband internet coverage for the area.
The Peak District National Park Authority is keen to support three local councils – Derbyshire and Staffordshire County Councils and Cheshire East Council – who are working to get broadband access improved in the national park area.
Councillor Tony Favell, chair of the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “We know that getting good broadband access is one of the top priorities for local residents and businesses which is why it is also a high priority action in our new National Park Management Plan.
“Having good broadband access will boost efforts to create more local jobs and also make lives easier for the 38,000 national park residents and the millions who visit tourist accommodation in the area each year.
“The councils all need local people and businesses to register their need for better broadband so they can demonstrate this to potential suppliers and investors. I would urge everyone to do this because it could make a really significant impact on the future prospects for job growth opportunities.”
The Derbyshire survey can be accessed at: http://derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery_funding/community_broadband/default.asp?VD=digitalderbyshire
Anyone who registers is under no obligation to buy services when they are launched.
To support this work, a series of community events will take place in the Peak District, which will be advertised in the local press in due course.
Could your business earn an EQM?
Posted in Environment, Peak Park on Monday September 24, 2012| 2 Comments »
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How the Environmental Quality Mark can help your business |
| Local businesses that are passionate about the Peak District can learn how to stand out from the rest by earning the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark award.Organisers of the scheme are inviting businesses to a free Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) event to find out about its benefits and how to apply.
The event is on Tuesday October 2, 10am-2.30pm (to include networking lunch) at the Peak District National Park Authority office, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE. The award, run by a community interest company, recognises businesses that care about the Peak District and its people – businesses with a low environmental impact and high commitment to the local area, its economy and communities. (more…) |
Views sought on new Peak Park planning policies
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Friday September 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Residents, businesses and interest groups are asked to give their views on a range of proposed new planning policies for the Peak District National Park.
The National Park Authority is running a 12-week public consultation on development management policies that will be used to make decisions on planning applications for the next 14 years. The consultation runs from Monday September 24 to Sunday December 16.
Policies in the Development Management consultation document cover: landscape and conservation; housing; shops, services and community facilities; economy; recreation and tourism; utilities; minerals; waste management; transport; and Bakewell. (more…)
Business Peak District Event
Posted in Peak Park, Services on Wednesday September 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On Wednesday 26 September, the Agricultural Business Centre hosts a morning to help businesses promote themselves through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging. The seminar, run by Business Peak District in association with Henmore Marketing, will explain why and how businesses are maximising social media tools and how you can join in the action.
The seminar is free however a charge of £10 will be made to cover costs to anyone who books but does not attend. Cancellation is available until 24 hours before the event starts.
Improving business websites
Posted in Local government, Peak Park, Services on Friday August 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Business Peak District sent us details of a day event aimed at helping local businesses improve their on-line presence:
FREE BPD Network Event – 19 September Marketing – Bringing your website alive and keeping your customers happy,
Business Peak District would like to invite you to the second Network Event on Wednesday 19 September 9.30 – 12.30 at The Royal Hotel, Hayfield. Once again we have some excellent speakers to offer advice and tips about email marketing campaigns, using videos and images to bring your website alive.
Where? – The Royal Hotel, Hayfield SK22 2EP
When? – Wednesday 19 September 9.30am -12.30pm
What? – Marketing – Bringing your website alive and keeping your customers happy – for anyone looking to use their website and email marketing campaigns to better attract their customers
Why? – Promote your business locally, Networking and learn how to have an impressive visual website & carry out email marketing campaigns
How? – complete the Booking Form by Monday 17 September via Survey Monkey link below to reserve a place!
We have an event packed with informative and helpful advice such as:
- Duncan Wright, BSA Marketing, Glossop – a Practical Guide to email marketing campaigns
- Dina Holland & Anna Brown, Derbyshire Retail Help – Open all hours – online selling skills
- David King, David John King, Bamford – how to bring your website alive with video and images
- Networking opportunities (more…)
Trails Management Plan: public consultation
Posted in Peak Park, Walks & Rides on Tuesday August 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The public consultation on the draft five-year management plan for the trails is now open.
The Peak District National Park Authority owns and manages four multi-user recreational trails within the Peak District. These are:
•Tissington Trail
•High Peak Trail
•Monsal Trail
•Thornhill Trail
All four trails are popular with a wide variety of users, including walkers, cyclists and horse riders. As the trails are old railway lines, they offer easy-to-access routes within areas of beautiful landscape that are rich in wildlife and historic interest.
The Authority has prepared a draft management plan for the four trails to guide their management over the next five years. Recognising the importance of the trails to both locals and visitors from further afield, we would now like to give the public the opportunity to comment on the plan.
How to comment
1. Download a copy of the draft management plan
2. Email your comments to Abi Ball at: abi.ball@peakdistrict.gov.uk
3. The consultation period will run for six weeks until midnight on Monday 17 September 2012.
Peak Park Heroes?
Posted in Peak Park on Thursday August 2, 2012| 4 Comments »
The Peak Park Authority are launching their annual competition to find individuals, groups or projects that contribute to making the Park a special place. Nominations can be made via the Peak Park website. For more information: (more…)
National Park’s Week
Posted in Events, Peak Park on Saturday July 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
A week of festivities across the Peak District have been planned to celebrate National Park’s Week 2012. The celebrations start on Sunday July 29th , at Castleton visitor centre and throughout the week there will be lots of family fun activities and guided walks. Although the events are spread over the Park, some of the events are quite local to Parwich, so scroll through this PDF and look for the events in bold.
National Park’s Week – from 29th July
Posted in Events, Peak Park on Friday July 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
A week of festivities across the Peak District have been planned to celebrate National Park’s Week 2012. The celebrations start on Sunday July 29th , at Castleton visitor centre and throughout the week there will be lots of family fun activities and guided walks. Although the events are spread over the Park, some of the events are quite local to Parwich, so scroll through this PDF and look for the events in bold.
Anyone seen any glow worms?
Posted in Environment, Peak Park on Wednesday June 6, 2012| 1 Comment »
There is currently a survey of glow worms taking place and the Peak Park eccologists would like to hear from anyone in the National Park or the rest of Derbyshire who has seen them.
Glow worms in the Peak District (photo by Nick Moyes)
For the full National Park Authority press release (more…)
Two people sought for Peak Park Board complaints procedure
Posted in Peak Park on Saturday May 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Peak Park Authority are seeking two independant people to deal with complaints about members of the Peak Park Board, under a new complaints procedure. (more…)
Promoting wild flowers on the Trails
Posted in Flora, Peak Park, Photography on Friday May 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Peak Park Authority sent us these two photos recording the success of recent work encouraging wild flowers on the High Peak and Tissington Trails:
Photography Competition
Posted in Peak Park, Photography on Wednesday April 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Given the photography talent revealed on PARWICH.ORG some of our contributors might be interested in the following competition. People are being encourage to enter photos taken in one of Britain’s National Parks in the Winning Landscapes competition as part of promoting the Parks during this Olympic year.
For more details and the Peak Park’s full press release about this (more…)
Action on Green Lanes and Impacts of Off-Roaders
Posted in Peak Park on Monday March 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Action plans agreed today (March 23) set out details of how the impact of recreational 4×4 vehicles and trail bikes will be managed on unsealed routes and off road in the Peak District National Park over the next 12 months.
The Peak District National Park Authority’s Audit, Resources and Performance committee approved action on green lanes, controlling illegal use of unsealed routes and communications.
A list of 27 green lanes have been identified as priority routes for attention; 24 in Derbyshire and 3 in Cheshire, South Yorkshire and Staffordshire. The number of priority routes may increase, particularly outside Derbyshire, as further routes are surveyed by national park rangers.
All vehicles using the priority routes will be electronically logged and monitored.
A variety of actions is planned, including repairs to surfaces, communicating with relevant parish councils and consultations on proposed regulations to vehicle use. (more…)
Future governance of national parks – what do you think?
Posted in Peak Park on Saturday March 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Government is proposing changes to the way national park authorities are governed in order to increase local accountability – and it wants to hear people’s views.
At present, the Peak District National Park Authority is governed by 30 members, 16 of whom are councillors appointed by the local authorities within the national park. Six are parish councillors elected by their peers but officially appointed by the Secretary of State, and eight are appointed directly by the Secretary of State for their specialist knowledge of national park issues. (more…)
Dog Walkers
Posted in Peak Park, Pets of Parwich on Friday March 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
An email has come in from PDNP saying that Peak Park Rangers will be putting up their usual signs reminding people about being responsible dog owners, especially during lambing season and being vigilant where there are cows with calves in fields.
Spot Orion and help monitor light pollution
Posted in Peak Park on Wednesday March 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Stargazers are being asked to look out for Orion the hunter in the night sky over the Peak District from March 10-17 after cloudy weather impeded last month’s survey.
The Peak District Dark Skies Group is asking people to help monitor the impact of light pollution by finding out how brightly they can see the distinctive constellation of Orion.
The aim is to scout out the best, darkest locations for star-gazing in the Peak District National Park and its surrounding areas.
People are asked to go to the website to find instructions and charts to download.
To take part in the survey they should go outside after 8pm on a clear night between March 10 and 17 to spot Orion, with its distinctive “belt” of three bright stars in a line, with a smaller three-star “sword” below.
Then they need to match what they see with a series of star charts of varying brightness. Finally they should send their findings, with location, time and date, back to the website.
(more…)
Area Community Forum – on Monday
Posted in Local government, Peak Park, Police on Saturday March 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The District Council’s next round of the Southern Area Community Forum will take place in on Monday 5th March at Parwich Memorial Hall at 7pm. Everyone Welcome.
The Forums provide an opportunity for members of the public and representatives from community & interest groups to meet with District Council representatives to air views and ask questions.
As well as councillors and senior officers from the District Council, the sessions are attended by representatives from Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire County Council, the Peak District National Park Authority and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service.
Anyone who can’t attend in person can participate via a live Twitter link.
For more information or to be added to our mailing list ring 01629 761302 or email communityforum@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
The District Council wants to make the forums as accessible as possible – and has made a short web video explaining how they work. (more…)
Demand for firewood puts trees at risk
Posted in Peak Park on Friday February 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Tree experts at the Peak District National Park Authority are urging national park residents to contact them before starting any tree work on their property.
Trees are an important feature in the villages and countryside throughout the national park for the environment and wildlife as well as aesthetic reasons.
Tree conservation officers Dave Goodwin and Dave Frost are concerned at the recent and widespread increase in illegal tree cutting around the national park. Fines of up to £20,000 can be incurred for damaging or illegally removing trees.
The cause of the problem is believed to be the demand for firewood which has risen due to the increase in energy prices.
Trees can be protected by law if they are in conservation areas and by tree preservation orders, planning conditions and the Wildlife and Countryside Act. This means that permission is needed before any work on a tree can be carried out.
Dave Goodwin said: “We want to encourage good tree management and care and retain trees in our villages with minimum fuss and maximum encouragement. In some cases we are able to help with grants towards the work.
“Sadly some important and attractive trees have been disfigured or completely lost simply because people have failed to contact us before the work is done.”
The officers have written to all parish councils in the national park calling for their help in raising awareness with residents of the need to contact the tree conservation officers before any tree work is started.
Dave Frost said: “Over the past few months we have had to take people to task where illegal tree work has been done and it could have been avoided if people had contacted us first.”
To contact the Authority’s tree conservation officers telephone 01629 816200 or email customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Scanning the Stars
Posted in Environment, Peak Park on Friday February 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Peak District Darker Skies Group are asking people to help monitor light pollution in the Peak District, by looking at Orion and associated stars later this month.
If you are interested in being involved, either go to the Peak Park website or first read their full press release below. (more…)
Peak Park planning pages made easier
Posted in Peak Park on Tuesday January 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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.
Responding to feedback from website users all the information on the planning pages has been re-written to be shorter, avoid jargon and make it easier to understand.
The information – which can be seen here – is now organised into four sections covering:
• pre-application advice and guidance, including answers to frequently asked questions
• making a planning application
• commenting on a planning application, reporting a planning breach or providing feedback about planning services
• information about the planning service, planning policies, enforcement issues, minerals and waste issues and the planning committee.
For the first time residents can also search for details of planning applications and any appeals in one place. (more…)
PDNP have a new award available for children
Posted in Peak Park, School, Young people on Tuesday January 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Following the successful pilot scheme, the Peak District Award is now open to any schools, within the National Park and beyond, and is suitable for all ages and abilities. To gain the Peak District Award, participants must complete a study plan and keep a record of what they have done to show others, for example, a diary, scrap book, video or a blog.
We are looking for individuals, families or groups to complete the award during National Park’s Week, Monday July 30 to Sunday August 5. If you are up for the challenge contact the Award Team to find out more.
For more information or to apply for the award contact the Award Team on 01433 620373 or learning.discovery@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Peak District youngsters are showing they know what is special in the National Park by achieving a new award. The Peak District Award celebrates people’s knowledge of the Peak District National Park’s special qualities, such as its wildlife, plants and local history.
It has been introduced by the Peak District National Park Authority to encourage people to find out about the place and earn recognition for their achievements. (more…)
Wind turbine proposal ‘too tall’ for national park
Posted in 2012, Environment, Farming, Peak Park, Planning, Posts of Note, Sustainability on Monday January 16, 2012| 3 Comments »
The following statement was issued today by the Peak District National Park Authority. This relates to the recent planning application for a wind turbine at Hill Top Farm. (more…)
Peak Park seek new Board Member
Posted in Peak Park on Wednesday January 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Secretary of State is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Peak District National Park Board, she is looking for a new member with a specialist knowledge of national park or regional issues. It would be good if Park residents came forward for the post. (more…)
Peak Park Budget Announcement
Posted in Peak Park on Saturday December 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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Extra money is to be spent by the Peak District National Park Authority supporting the local economy, communities and the environment despite budget cuts.
The authority has to make cuts of £1.8 million over four years from its £7.8 million budget. In 2012/13 the authority needs to make permanent savings of £354,000 towards the four year total. (more…) |
Peak Park to Increase Spending on Unsurfaced Routes
Posted in Peak Park on Saturday December 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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The Peak District National Park Authority is to increase spending to protect the national park from damage by 4x4s and trail bikes. At the Authority meeting yesterday, members agreed to allocate an extra £100,000 over the next two years to: • Resolve problems faster. • Speed up production of route action plans to manage the tracks. • Create the capacity to potentially deal with more Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to conserve the landscape’s natural beauty and wildlife. • Improve engagement with user groups and local communities. • Involve volunteers more. • Contribute to the work of partners in monitoring and reporting illegal use. (more…) |
Guide to Understanding Planning
Posted in Peak Park on Thursday December 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Understanding planning
A guide to make planning easier for residents to understand has been published by the Peak District National Park Authority.
At the same time the authority and parish councils in the Peak District National Park area have agreed a Parish Accord, which sets out what to expect of each other during the planning process. (more…)
Faster Broadband Survey
Posted in Peak Park, Services on Thursday December 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has allocated money to help improve broadband speed in rural areas, but this can only be accessed by local authorities providing matched funding. The Peak Park Authority are encouraging Park residents/businesses to fill in the local on-line surveys, which for our area is on the Derbyshire County Council website.
Chance to explore stones and stars in the Peak District
Posted in Environment, Events, Peak Park on Thursday November 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Would-be archaeologists and stargazers are invited to meet the experts to explore ancient history and the night sky from a prehistoric stone circle on Sunday December 4th.
Nottingham Trent University in partnership with the Peak Park are offering 60 free places for people to find out more about the Nine Ladies stone circle, on Stanton Moor, both on the ground and in the night sky.
Three two-hour sessions will take place on Sunday December 4, at 12noon, 2pm, and 4pm, starting at the Village Hall in Stanton in Peak, near Bakewell.
The events will include a short talk on the history of the stone circle, what to look out for in the night sky in December, a planetarium session and a 15-minute walk to the stone circle. The 4pm session will include a look at the night sky through telescopes (weather permitting).
Booking is essential as each session is limited to 20 people. A waiting list will be used to prioritise bookings for future events. Dogs are not allowed. To book call 0115 8483518 or email daniel.brown02@ntu.ac.uk (more…)
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