New members wanted for National Park Authorities

10 Jan 2012 01:05 PM

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Caroline Spelman, has announced her intention to appoint new members to five National Park Authorities (NPAs) and to the Broads Authority.

There will be two vacancies in the New Forest, North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales NPAs and one vacancy in the Peak District and South Downs NPAs and the Broads Authority.

The Secretary of State appoints members to reflect the national importance placed on these bodies, with responsibility for conservation, recreation, planning, access, land management and resources as well as reflecting both local and national interests.

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