Approved Formal Board Minutes - 27 March 2026

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's formal Board meeting held on 27 March 2026. During the meeting, Board members reviewed progress on previous actions, including updates on fire bylaw communications, path improvements, and Capercaillie conservation efforts. They approved the largest budget in the Park Authority's history for 2026/27, noting significant funding from the Scottish Government and other sources, and discussed how to support local businesses and manage inflationary pressures. The Board also reviewed the risk register for the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, aiming to strengthen transparency and panel involvement, and agreed to launch a 12-week public consultation for the updated Core Paths Plan after considering issues like path maintenance, climate change impacts, and public access. Additionally, arrangements for the upcoming elections for Board Convener, Deputy Convener, and Committee Chairs were discussed.