All change with CNPA Convener election
All change with CNPA Convener election
Duncan Bryden has chaired his final Board meeting as the Convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
Duncan was elected to Convener in 2012 but has been a Board member since the Park Authority’s inception in 2003. The election for Duncan’s replacement took place at the CNPA Board meeting this morning 27 June 2015 and Peter Argyle was voted in by Board members. Peter is an experienced member of the Board having served since 2003, he is also the current Vice Convener of the Planning Committee.
Duncan said, “I will be sad to leave one of the best jobs in Scotland. Helping to set up a new National Park in the Cairngorms has been a privilege and a pleasure; our young Park is a wonderful asset for Scotland. Now I am very pleased to welcome my successor Peter Argyle as the new CNPA Convener. Peter will take the helm in September and brings a great level of experience to the role. I wish him and the CNPA well. ”
On taking up this new role, Peter said: “To have been elected Convener of the CNPA by my Board colleagues is a tremendous honour, knowing that I am following in the footsteps of Andrew Thin, David Green and Duncan Bryden, all of whom have done so much to shape the Park Authority over the years.
“We are fortunate to have Board members and staff of the highest calibre. I am confident that by working closely with all our partners we can deliver the aims of National Park in a coherent and balanced way, so that the Cairngorms National Park is not only a great place to live, work and visit but also a place where everyone can be inspired.
“There is a great deal of work to be done and I look forward to playing my part in that and to meeting people from the many communities across the Park. By working together with our partners and our communities we will continue to take strides towards ensuring that our National Park is recognised as one of the best in the world.”
Peter will take up position as Convener of the CNPA from September for a three-year term.
Alert
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Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 26 July at 8pm
Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Park Authority, shares an update from the scene of the wildfire in Nethy Bridge.
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 25 July at 11am
A brief update on the Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 24 July at 8.30pm
A major incident has been declared as residents of Nethy Bridge are evacuated.
Relevant alerts
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A’Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack more should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.
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Very high fire risk - 15 to 24 July
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Friday 24 July. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.