Approved Formal Board minutes - 26 September 2025

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Formal Board meeting on 26 September 2025, where they welcomed a new member and noted apologies. The Board received updates on various ongoing actions, including farming activity, planning protocols, visitor reports, ecological barrier removal, and goose control. They discussed strategic work outlined in the CEO report, covering topics like approved fire byelaws, gamebird and water management, website improvements, and local development plan consultation processes, emphasizing effective community engagement. Members also approved revisions to Planning Committee Standing Orders, particularly regarding camera use in online meetings. A key focus was the annual update and future development of the National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP), with discussions on childcare, "green jobs," public transport, and affordable housing, alongside agreeing on a timetable for the 2027-2032 plan. Significant attention was given to agricultural land use and farming activity, exploring trends, support for young farmers, technology's role, and policy impacts. Finally, the Board considered the implications of Public Sector Reform and approved key points for a consultation response to the Scottish Government's Environment and Land Use Strategies, aiming to ensure policies support the National Park's objectives.