Democratically elect National Park Authorities & the Broads Authority

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closedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsOpened 10 April 2025Closed 10 October 2025

Background

The memberships of the National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority are not elected. We think this needs changing to be brought into line with democracy, as per our countries and other local authorities.

Additional details

National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority have power over planning permission and various other things so we think they must be a democratic authority answerable to those over whom their authority applies.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 718403.