Agenda item

Members considered a report including a revised version of the National Park Management Plan updated to reflect feedback received following previous consultation. The Authority was asked to approve the latest version and commence further consultation. It was proposed that the consultation would last for 6 weeks from approximately 23 February to 6 April 2018 with the aim of the Authority adopting the final Management Plan on 25 May 2018.

During discussion of the Management Plan Members suggested minor changes and asked the Chief Executive to consider them under her delegation. The Chief Executive confirmed that she had already received comments via email and where practicable they would be taken on board.

In discussion the following issues were raised:

·         Suggestions that objectives relating to climate change were not strong enough

·         Greater emphasis should be placed on the impacts of tourism and the visitor economy.

·         The Partnership approach should make reference to a wider range of organisations both in the public and private sector

·         More transparency on cultural heritage assets

·         Revisiting the use of the words “What we want to do” in the context of the delivery plan

It was noted that in December 2017 the Chief Executive had made contact with a number of partners regarding their contribution to the Delivery Plan and already a number had written back confirming their commitment.

Officers were thanked for developing a clear plan and for their engagement with members throughout the process.  The Chair thanked all Members for their significant input in the development of the Management Plan.

RESOLVED:

1.         To undertake a final public consultation on the draft Peak District National Park Management Plan 2018-23 provided at appendix 1.

2.         To authorise the Chief Executive to make amendments to the draft management plan to address issues arising from discussions at the meeting.