Press Release

Two New Members Needed for National Park Authority

The search is on for two new colleagues to join the North York Moors National Park Authority’s team of Members – an influential group of people who play a major role in shaping the direction of the Authority.

The appointments will be made by the Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, and the deadline for applications is November 16, 2012.

Candidates will be expected to have a good awareness of the issues affecting National Parks generally and a clear understanding of National Park purposes.

The National Park Authority’s 22 Members are responsible for essential strategic management decisions including wildlife, archaeology, education, planning, recreation and communications. Six of the Authority’s Members are ‘National’ Members appointed by the Environment Secretary. The remainder are elected by parish councils and local authorities within the North York Moors.

The appointments will start in April 2013 and are initially for up to four years with the option of re-appointment for a total period of up to eight years. The position is unsalaried, although an allowance and expenses are provided. Members are asked to commit between two and three days a month to Authority work. Applications are particularly encouraged from members of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women and young people. The final decision will be purely on merit.

Jim Bailey, Chairman of the North York Moors National Park Authority, said:

"Members play a key role in setting policies and priorities for the National Park Authority and ensuring that money is well spent. There is no denying that our new recruits join us at a challenging time in our history, but there is also much to be positive about including a new management plan, the exciting new Lime and Ice exhibition at Sutton Bank National Park Centre and the 60th anniversary of the North York Moors National Park."

Application forms and further details are available online at:

www.defra.gov.uk

For an application pack by post, please contact Chris Buxton at Natural England, Foundry House, 3 Millsands, Riverside Exchange, Sheffield, S3 8NH (telephone 0300 060 2745) or email

For more information on Members of the North York Moors National Park Authority, visit our Members pages or contact Fiona Farnell or tel 01439 772700.

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October 17, 2012

North York Moors National Park

1. In 2012 the North York Moors is celebrating 60 years as a National Park. It was created on 28 November 1952 and became Britain’s sixth National Park. 
2. The North York Moors National Park is the place where nature and history inspire each other. Its contrasting landscape has a long imprint of human activity: prehistoric remains, vibrant villages and breathtaking abbeys. Ancient trees, towering coastal cliffs and rolling heather moorland provide habitats for a wide range of wildlife and its wide open spaces and breathtaking vistas bring a sense of peace and tranquillity.
3. The North York Moors is one of 15 National Parks which are home to some of the most spectacular and valued landscapes in Britain. More information on all National Parks can be found at www.nationalparks.gov.uk.
4. Nearly 14% of our staff are apprentices from local families.

Media Contact

Linda Blackburne, Communications Officer, North York Moors National Park Authority

Tel: 01439 772700

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