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The Deputy Chair made the following announcements:

·         The BogFest event held in Edale on Friday 22 September had been a great success with over 300 attendees, including Authority Members, the Chair of the Environment Agency, representatives from Defra and local MPs.

·         The shortlist for the 2017 Park Protector Award included the Moors for the Future Community Science Project. The Chair and Deputy Chair would learn who had won the award on Wednesday 11 October.

Cllr C Furness recorded his thanks and congratulations to everyone involved in the BogFest event, which he agreed had been a great success.

Mr R Helliwell noted that the BogFest had made good use of Edale’s facilities and benefited the community.

The Chief Executive was invited to update Members on the Authority’s successful bid to the £40 million Discover England Fund. The Authority had approved submission of the bid in March 2017 and the Audit, Resources and Performance Committee had subsequently signed off acceptance of the bid. The Chief Executive reported that following the successful bid, the Authority would now work with Visit England and other English National Parks to deliver the “Make Great Memories in England’s National Parks” programme. Members would continue to receive updates on progress.

The Chair noted that the annual Parishes’ Day, held on 30 September this year, had been well-attended and enjoyed by delegates. She thanked all involved in organising and supporting the event.

Cllr Mrs K Potter gave details of a fundraising day for the Helen’s Trust, to which all Members and staff were invited.

The Chair confirmed that there would be a Members’ Forum following the meeting.