210910CNPABdPaper5AndAnnexes1&2NPPP4CoverCONFIDENTIAL

This document contains a confidential formal board paper from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority), dated 10 September 2021, regarding the National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) 2022-2027 draft for consultation. The paper asks the Park Authority board to agree to consult on the draft NPPP from 23 September to 17 December 2021. The NPPP sets out how those responsible for the National Park will coordinate their work to address key issues, based on four aims set by Scottish Parliament. The development of the NPPP has involved significant stakeholder input and informal consultation, with findings presented from surveys and social media engagement, which has seen positive user response. The formal consultation will be supported by evidence papers and statutory assessments, with the next steps including launching the formal consultation, analyzing feedback, and finalizing the Plan for sign-off by Scottish Ministers in June 2022.