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The Chair provided the following verbal update to Members regarding his attendance in addition to the weekly briefing meetings with the Chief Executive and Deputy Chair, and attendance at the Planning Committees, Planning Committee Site Visits and the Resources Committee.  The Chair also attended the Local Plan Steering Group, the Governance Working Group and the Climate Change Training Day: -

·       Local Plan Briefing

·       Steel Rail Plan Initiative

·       11 October – attended, spoke at and took part in Peak Park Parishes Day at Aldern House and the Chair extended thanks to all members of staff who were involved in planning and organising the day.

·       16 October – the Chair participated in the Tourism Charter meeting with key stake-holders.

·       20 October – the Chair attended the National Park England Board meeting.

·       22 October – the Chair had a short meeting with Gareth Radcliffe who is the next National Parks UK Chair.

·       5 November – the Chair attended the National Parks Partnership AGM who appointed a new Chair – Sue Albion and a new Chief Executive – Kath Hawkins.

·       10 November – the Chair along with the CEO attended a meeting to develop the NPUK agenda for the meeting on 3 December.

·       19 November – the Chair, along with the CEO, attended the Regional Mayor’s Peak Partnership Summit at Bakewell Town Hall.

·       27 November – the Chair and the Vice-Chair attended the Peak Cluster webinar regarding a proposed new pipeline with connections from the Hope Valley and other areas heading out through Cheshire and The Wirral to the Irish Sea.  Members requested a Member Briefing on this to explore the impact on the National Park and the region. More information is available here: www.peakcluster.co.uk

·       The Chair noted the email from the Authority Solicitor regarding Members need to remain partial and open-minded when taking part in discussion.

10:06am N Adams attended the meeting.