Approved Resources Minutes -13 February 2026

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Resources Committee meeting held on 13 February 2026. Key discussions included monitoring the 2025/26 budget, where members addressed spending levels, peatland restoration funds, and the oversight of Cairngorms 2030 (C2030) funds, requesting a further report on this. The committee also reviewed progress on the 2026/27 budget development, awaiting confirmation of the Nature Restoration Fund bid. Health and safety matters covered included the 'Children in the Office' risk assessment, AED training for staff, and lessons learned from an all-terrain vehicle incident. Additionally, the minutes from the Staff Consultative Forum were discussed, focusing on the sabbatical policy, staff volunteer days, and changes to the flexi and toil policy to support staff wellbeing, with a report on sabbatical uptake requested for a future meeting. The meeting concluded with a suggestion for conflict resolution training for Board Members.