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Latest Peak District press releases
Record-breaking private investment to help transform peatland landscapes
Moors for the Future Partnership is set to deliver its most ambitious peatland conservation programme to date, bringing benefits to investors, nature and the public at a trailblazing scale.
15 January 2026
Statement on outcome of organisational change at the Peak District National Park Authority
The Peak District National Park Authority is continuing its plan for further significant financial challenges due to a declining government grant and increasing costs.
17 December 2025
Public urged to have their say in future Peak District National Park plans
Those who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on planning policy and policy directions as part of the second formal consultation on the Local Plan Review.
3 November 2025
National Park Centre takes positive step towards the future
The Peak District National Park Centres (formerly Visitor Centres) are progressing a major transformation to support their journey towards a more sustainable future, supported by an anonymous donation which was provided in 2023.
30 October 2025
'Changing Places' to open at Trentabank Centre
We’re excited to announce that the installation of another Changing Places facility is currently underway, this time at the Trentabank Centre, Macclesfield Forest.
29 October 2025
Brand new station to station walking trail from Sheffield to Manchester
Thread your way along the Steel Cotton Rail Trail, the brand-new station to station walking trail from Sheffield to Manchester launched on 27 September.
10 October 2025
Statement on potential organisational change at the Peak District National Park Authority
The Peak District National Park Authority is having to plan for further significant financial challenges due to a declining government grant and increasing costs.
8 October 2025
Statement on planning for future funding scenarios
The Peak District National Park Authority is continuing to manage significant financial challenges due to a declining government grant and increasing costs.
10 September 2025
Three Mayoral Authorities join forces to support the Peak District National Park
A new partnership bringing together the Mayors of the East Midlands, Greater Manchester, and South Yorkshire has launched.
21 August 2025
Celebrating over 12 years of education and engagement activities at Macclesfield Forest
Over 30 staff and volunteers of the National Park's Engagement Team, both past and present, came together to celebrate over 12 years of education and engagement activities at our Macclesfield Forest Education Centre, ahead of its closure at the end of July.
30 July 2025
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