Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards

A series of appointments and reappointments have been made to the boards of England's National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

Members of National Landscape Conservation Boards are responsible for ensuring that the Conservation Board advances the statutory purposes set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, specifically to conserve and improve the natural beauty of their designated area.

Caroline Cotterell and Emilie Brignall have been appointed to the Cotswolds National Landscape Board, both on three-year terms from 1 July 2026.

National Park Authority board members are responsible for ensuring that the Authority furthers its statutory purposes, specifically to preserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage, as well as to provide opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy their unique attributes.

Tony Grayling has been reappointed to the Broads Authority and Lizzie Bushby to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, both for four-year terms.

All appointments are made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, with selections based solely on merit. Political activity plays no part in the selection process.