There are 6 vacancies available:
- Broads Authority (2),
- Chilterns Conservation Board (1),
- Cotswolds Conservation Board (2)
- and North York Moors National Park Authority (1).
In particular, the Secretary of State is seeking applicants who are sensitive to the needs of the local communities, whilst having an ability to respond to the challenge of widening access to more diverse groups in society. Applications from a range of backgrounds, including younger candidates, are being encouraged.
The Secretary of State is looking for a:
‘diverse group of passionate and committed individuals who want to help shape the strategic direction of our National Park Authorities and AONB Conservation Boards.’
The National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Broads are designated for their cultural value, landscape, and wildlife.
Furthermore, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are designated for their exceptional landscape, distinctive character, and natural beauty, these are protected and enhanced for nature, people, business, and culture.
Review of existing plan for AONBs and National Parks
This is an important time for Protected Landscapes with the review of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, led by Julian Glover, published in 2019. The review considered how to build on the existing plan for AONBs and National Parks, how to connect more people with the natural environment and improve health and wellbeing, helping to deliver the aspirations of the 25 Year Plan for the Environment.
Board members will have an important role to play in delivery of the government’s response to the review, helping to oversee the implementation of practical steps for improvements.
The closing date for applications is the 12 February 2021, you can find out more about the vacancies on Gov.uk's HM Government Public Appointments pages.
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