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Twenty historic barns across the Lake District are being saved thanks to more than £2.6 million from DEFRA and more than £55k from applicants.This year, more than £3.2 million is being invested in unique and cherished farm buildings.
Posted: 03 October 2024
Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL), which provides funding for Lake District farmers and landowners to deliver projects for climate, nature, people and place, is celebrating a successful third year and an extension of funding for a fourth year.
Posted: 18 September 2024
The search is on for two new members of the Lake District National Park’s Fell Top Assessor team.Between December and April the team take it in turns to ascend one of England’s highest peaks, Helvellyn, to take weather readings and assess winter walking and climbing conditions.
Posted: 05 August 2024
As the weather warms and visitors enjoy their summer holidays among the lakes and fells, the Lake District National Park Authority’s Lake rangers are sharing their top tips for a safe dip.
Posted: 24 July 2024
The Lake District National Park Authority scooped an impressive five awards - including the coveted Planning Authority of the Year - at the recent Royal Town Planning Institute (North West) Awards.
Posted: 15 July 2024
Gavin Capstick has been announced as the next Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, taking over from Richard Leafe in October.
Posted: 08 July 2024
After 16 years and 778 summits of Helvellyn, Lake District National Park Authority Fell Top Assessor Jon Bennett today retires from this unique and special role.
Posted: 28 March 2024
