Campaigning News

We want to protect the beauty of the National Parks for all to enjoy. Photo credit: New Forest National Park.

Help us maintain planning protections for National Parks

We urgently need your help to maintain the strongest protections for National Parks.

Traffic in Brockenhurst, New Forest National Park

More must be done to make sure everyone can benefit from our National Parks

In a new report Campaign for National Parks makes the case for improving sustainable travel options to and around National Parks.

Photo credit: Richard Reed

Farming reform to include public money for public goods

The Westminster Government starts consultation on plans to replace the Common Agricultural Policy. Campaign for National Parks has welcomed the consultation. Read our thoughts and hopes for the outcome.

Thirlmere and High Rigg by Andrew Locking

Zip wire application withdrawn

An application for zip wires across the Thirlmere valley in the Lake District National Park has been withdrawn.

Join us to oppose zip wire proposals

Caroline Quentin, Campaign for National Parks, Friends of the Lake District and others are concerned about threats to the tranquillity and beauty of Thirlmere in the Lake District.

Mining development in the North York Moors

Mining company refuses to take National Parks seriously

Campaign for National Parks is very concerned about proposed amendments to the planning application for the potash mine in the North York Moors National Park.

Campaign for National Parks raises significant concerns about proposals for the Welsh National Parks

Campaign for National Parks has responded to Welsh Government proposals which could have significant implications for National Parks.

Improving existing roads must be prioritised over new roads says Campaign for National Parks

Campaign for National Parks has worked with 16 partners, led by the Campaign for Better Transport to urge the Government to make improving existing roads a priority over building new ones.

Planning changes will do nothing to address housing needs in National Parks

We respond to a recent Government consultation on national planning policy, concluding it will lead to inappropriate housing in National Parks.

How easy is it for you to get to, from and around National Parks by bus?

Soon the Government is due to publish the Buses Bill which will give certain local authorities more options for planning bus services in their area. Ahead of this, we want to know, how do buses (or the lack of them) impact on you travelling to, from and around National Parks?

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