New Community Forums invite people to hear more from North Yorks Moors National Park Authority

Three forums will take place each year, covering the Southern, Western, and Northern & Coastal areas of the National Park.

Each will provide a chance to find out more about the authority’s work, hear about projects and initiatives and suggest topics for future meetings.

Here are the dates and venues for the three forums:

♦ Southern Area: the Old Vicarage in Helmsley, October 8

♦ Northern & Coastal Area: Danby Lodge National Park Centre, October 21

♦ Western Area: Old Vicarage in Helmsley, October 28

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start, with each meeting expected to run until 9pm.

Every session will be held as a hybrid meeting, with people also able to attend online for those who cannot travel to the venue or have caring or work commitments.

The agendas reflect the character and priorities of each region, with topics ranging from nature recovery to tourism, heritage and planning.

Tom Hind, Chief Executive Officer at the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: “There are more ways than ever for a National Park Authority to share information far and wide, but nothing quite replaces being in a room together and having a two-way conversation.

“The forums give people the opportunity to hear directly from us about the work we are doing and the projects under way.

"They also give us a chance to listen to the people who know these communities and landscapes best, answer questions and hear what matters locally.

“By bringing these forums to different parts of the National Park, we hope to make it easier for people to find out what is happening, ask questions and have those valuable conversations face to face.”

Agendas for each of the 2026 Community Forums are now live on the National Park Authority website.

Please visit northyorkmoors.org.uk/communityforums for more information and to book your place.

You can also email [email protected] or call the National Park Authority on 01439 772500.