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Sue Smith reported a Member resignation from Charlotte Leech, who will stay involved but won’t sit on the Forum.  It is hoped that there will be a replacement with land manager representation to keep a balanced membership.

The PDLAF will continue to have a moving Chair role, with each Chair retaining the role for 2 consecutive meetings.  Nick Doran will be Chair for the meetings in February and June 2026. At the February meeting the LAF will be asked to select a Chair for the 2 consecutive meetings beyond June 2026.

There is potential involvement of the Youth Impact Collective with consideration of a one-year membership role to the LAF.  Clara Thomas, People of the Peak Project, and Anna Stuart, Communities Project Officer, spoke to the Forum about the Youth Impact Collective (YIC), which is still a relatively new group of 18 to 30 year olds formed to improve young people’s ability to live, work, and access the National Park.  Various representative roles have been set up on the YIC Group, including a Chair, a Welcome Lead and Nature Leads.  The group are keen to have their say about the PDNP and have a youth perspective recognised in decision making.

Action:  PDLAF members are invited to talk to the Youth Impact Collective Group at their monthly meetings.