Corporate Governance
Code of Corporate Governance (word document) [107kb]
Defra’s draft Structural Reform Plan published on 16 July 2010 delivered the coalition agreement commitment ‘to review the governance arrangements of National Parks in order to increase local accountability’.
Although the majority of National Park Authorities have broadly similar governance arrangements, it was felt that the most effective way to undertake the Review was for each Authority to consult locally on potential changes which would work best for their areas, whilst at the same time reflecting the status of the Parks as national assets. The consultation lasted for 12 weeks and invited comments from any organisation or individual who wished to respond. These responses were directed to Defra in the first instance, who forwarded copies to the relevant Authority for consideration. A special meeting of the Broads Authority was held on 15 February 2011 to consider these responses.
The Authority’s formal response to Defra can be read here. (pdf document) [92kb]
Consultation documents
Hard copies of all documents are available from: npgovernancereviewconsultation@defra.gsi.gov.uk
• Consultation document – Governance arrangements for the National Parks and the Broads (PDF document) [140kb]
• List of consultees (PDF document) [34kb]
