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New members wanted for National Park Authorities and Broads Authority

   

INFORMATION BULLETIN

Ref: 283/08
Date: 1 September 2008

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced his intention to appoint new members to the following National Park and Broads Authorities:                       

  • Dartmoor National Park Authority (2 vacancies expected)
  • Exmoor National Park Authority (2 vacancies expected)
  • New Forest National Park Authority (1 vacancy expected)
  • Northumberland National Park Authority (6 vacancies expected*)
  • North York Moors National Park Authority (1 vacancy expected)
  • Peak District National Park Authority (1 vacancy expected)
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (1 vacancy expected)
  • Broads Authority (1 vacancy expected)

National Park Authorities work to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage within the Parks and to help improve public understanding and enjoyment of them. The Broads Authority is a member of the National Parks family, but is also a harbour authority and the third largest inland navigation authority and has the additional purpose of protecting the interests of navigation. 

The Secretary of State appoints several members to each Authority to reflect the national importance placed on National Parks.  In particular they will consider strategic issues such as responsibility for conservation, recreation, planning, access, land management and resources issues, as well as reflecting both local and national interests. Applications are particularly encouraged from members of ethnic minorities, disabled and young people.

Appointments commence in April 2009 and are initially for four years, with the option of re-appointment for a period of up to ten years. 

Application forms and further details can be obtained from: Liz Bingham, Natural England, John Dower House, Crescent Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3RA (tel: 01242 533297 - voicemail; e-mail: np2009.appointments@naturalengland.org.uk), or online at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/appointments/index.htm

Deadline for applications is Monday, 20 October 2008.

Authority contacts:

Dartmoor Dr Kevin Bishop 01626 831004
Exmoor  Carol Carder 01398 323665
New Forest  Lindsay Cornish   01590 646633
  David Stone 01590 646645
Northumberland  Frances Whitehead 01434 605555
North York Moors Sarah Morris 01439 770657
Peak District Jim Dixon 01629 816323
Yorkshire Dales David Butterworth 01969 652300
Broads Rob Holman 01603 756018

                                

*  4 of these posts (2 local and 2 regional) will become available as a result of the setting up of a new Unitary Authority on 1 April 2009.  These posts are subject to the on-going consultation and subsequent parliamentary approval. 

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Page published: 1 September 2008