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Park Strategy and Vision Committee Archive 2010

Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2010 meetings.

Volunteering

Volunteer with us, roles from practical conservation and leading guided walks, to gardening, greeting visitors, researching archives and archaeology.

Cumbria floods update - 9 December 2015

Our rangers have been out in the national park assessing the areas affected by the weekend’s flooding and are placing cordons where there is a safety issue with access. We are asking people to take cordons and signs seriously and not to cross them.

Outdoor toilet tips

What do you do when you really need the toilet and there just isn’t one available? You might think that the occasional alfresco poo is ok, but it takes twelve months to biodegrade and with 19 million people visiting the Lake District each year, it could create a smelly problem.

Planning

Learn about planning permission and our planning policies.

Restored bridges reconnect popular Newlands Valley route

Two much-missed bridges in the Newlands Valley are back open, thanks to a vital cash donation from local businesses.

National Parks for National Health

A new partnership was launched today between England’s National Parks, including the Lake District, and Public Health England. Free to access and open 24 hours a day,

Cross Lakes Experience

Explore Windermere, Coniston Water and the breathtaking countryside between without a car.

Fishing

Useful links about fishing in the Lake District, including a section on Windermere.

Seven great reasons to go on a National Park guided walk

Six great reasons to go on one of our Lake District guided walks, led by our fantastic team of volunteers.

Michael Carter - Deputy Chair

Biography and interests of Michael Carter - Deputy Chair, member of the Lake District National Park Authority.

Miles Without Stiles 11: Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge

A stunning walk taking in lakeside meadows, an iconic bridge, roaring waterfall and great food.

Community room opens in iconic Keswick Moot Hall

The completion of significant restoration work at The Moot Hall, in Keswick town centre, marks the re-opening of an exclusive workspace for local businesses, community groups and artists.

Miles Without Stiles 26: Loweswater

This is a lovely level walk in one of the quieter corners of the Lake District.

Boat Safety Scheme - media statement

At today’s Authority meeting the Lake District National Park decided not to adopt the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) following the Marine Accident Investigation Board’s (MAIB) recommendation, as the scheme is not an effective comprehensive method of addressing the important issue of boat safety.

Shard fences stand tall again in Hawkshead and Lickle Valley

Rare, centuries old, slate shard fences are once more features of the farming landscape thanks to grants totalling £116,707 from Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) fund via the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA).