Draft Minutes of Formal Board 28 November 2025

This document contains the draft minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Formal Board meeting, held at their Grantown on Spey office on 28 November 2025 at 9.30am. The Board reviewed updates on action points from previous meetings concerning planning protocols, ecological barriers, and species management. Discussions included the Chief Executive Officer’s report on strategic work like staff awards, transport upgrades, wildfire policy, and peatland projects, alongside plans for a Cairngorms National Park app. They approved the Development Plan Scheme 2025, discussed visitor services and fire bylaw implementation under the Active Cairngorms Action Plan, and noted the audited annual accounts for 2024/2025. The Board also reviewed progress on corporate plan objectives, including efforts to make the National Park accessible for all and address housing indicators, and considered the risk register for the £1 million Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, which aims to support community entities. The meeting also covered the election process for the Audit and Risk Committee Chair and noted annual reports and minutes from other committees.