190329 CNPA Bd Paper1AA CEO Report & Convener Update

This document contains a CEO report and convener update from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority), dated 29 March 2019. It highlights the main strategic work areas directed by the management team to deliver the aspirations of the National Park Partnership Plan with partners. These areas include conservation efforts for the Cairngorms National Park Forest Strategy, the Capercaillie Framework, and the East Cairngorms Moorland Partnership, as well as landscape partnerships, nature action, and peatland action. The report also covers visitor experience enhancements such as improving long-distance routes like the Speyside Way, the Mountains and People Project, Active Aviemore, Glenmore, and volunteer programs. Furthermore, it addresses rural development through the Local Development Plan 2020, planning casework, the Cairngorms Business Barometer, and the Economic Action Plan. Other topics discussed include tourism, affordable housing, community-led development, and digital connectivity along with information on stakeholder engagement, communications, organisational development, and board updates.