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The Lake District National Park Authority scooped an impressive five awards - including the coveted Planning Authority of the Year - at the recent Royal Town Planning Institute (North West) Awards.
Posted: 15 July 2024
Gavin Capstick has been announced as the next Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, taking over from Richard Leafe in October.
Posted: 08 July 2024
After 16 years and 778 summits of Helvellyn, Lake District National Park Authority Fell Top Assessor Jon Bennett today retires from this unique and special role.
Posted: 28 March 2024
This year’s Lake District National Park Authority free, volunteer-led, guided walks season kicked off this weekend with a walk around Coniston's woods, tarns, and gills. There are 140 walks to choose from with a variety of routes every week through until October and they can be booked in advance on Eventbrite.
Posted: 25 March 2024
The iconic Cumbrian brand Herdy has teamed up with Cumbria Constabulary, Lake District National Park Authority, National Farmers Union (NFU), and the National Trust to raise awareness of the importance of keeping dogs on leads to protect sheep this Easter holidays.
Posted: 21 March 2024
The search for the next leader of the Lake District National Park begins this week as recruitment opens for a new Chief Executive.
Posted: 05 March 2024
A new Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Information Centre has opened today in Hawkshead following an investment of over £200,000.
Posted: 12 February 2024
