CNPA Board re-elect Convener and Deputy
CNPA Board re-elect Convener and Deputy
The Board of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) have re-elected their Convener and Deputy Convener.
At the board meeting on Friday 10 September, Andrew Thin and Eric Baird were given a unanimous stamp of approval and credited for their work in guiding the Board and the organisation through its first year.
Speaking after his re-election, Andrew Thin said: ” I am delighted to remain as Convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority and would like to thank everyone for their support over the past year”
Eric Baird added: ” It is a great honour to be nominated and re-elected as Deputy Convener. I feel the Park Board has done a great job in these early days, and that is as much to do with every single member – not just one or two individuals”
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. 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.