Steve Ratcliffe

I'm Director of Sustainable Dev'mt for the Lake District National Park. A failing back forces me to relax,enjoy a brew whilst taking in this spectacular place.

[Lake District @lakedistrictnpa]

Our board members contribute to the leadership, scrutiny and direction of the LDNPA and help further its statutory purposes.

If you're interested in becoming a LDNPA board member - applications are open! Applications close midday 19 May:

https://t.co/cbzVkl2Qox

[Steve Ratcliffe @LakesPlanner]

Beautiful walking today ⁦@lakedistrictnpa⁩

[Steve Ratcliffe @LakesPlanner]

@ArchitectsJrnal Great to see Abi here…who is now one of our excellent @lakedistrictnpa Planners

[Lake District @lakedistrictnpa]

This #GreenCareersWeek discover the exciting opportunities at LDNPA.

Join us as we:
🍃 Improve nature recovery and biodiversity
🌍 Work towards Cumbria's ambition to be net zero by 2037
🚆 Champion sustainable travel

Find information: https://t.co/he1wyZG9xu

[Lake District @lakedistrictnpa]

Our 13 Valleys Trail visits all 13 of the World Heritage Site valleys and can be walked in short sections, with many parts of the trail accessible by public transport.

Read more about the trail and what makes the Lake District special in our blog: https://t.co/UVuahPIMuG

[LakesFarming @FarmingLakes]

Excited to be part of this at @grasmeresports with @NT_TheNorth @ruslandvalley @farmernetwork1 @4CommonLand @MZebBenjamin and Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association. Come and learn all about farming and cultural heritage in the @lakedistrictnpa. #UNESCO @LakesPlanner 🐑

[Steve Ratcliffe @LakesPlanner]

@gowbarrow @lakedistrictnpa @DanielZeichner @JanetHughes @dodgsonwood A fabulous second part of our ministerial visit…and sun shone. Inspiring talks from our FiPL ambassadors @gowbarrow and @dodgsonwood. So much has been achieved to date from this @defra fund.

[Steve Ratcliffe @LakesPlanner]

We, ⁦@lakedistrictnpa⁩ are delighted to host ministerial ⁦@DefraGovUK⁩ ⁦@DanielZeichner⁩ seeing some great FiPL projects. Here with ⁦@herdyshepherd1⁩ and ⁦@UllswaterCic⁩ seeing significant nature recovery

[Dodgson Wood @dodgsonwood]

So after four years of hard work, we will soon have all thirteen valley tweeds available on our website. Thanks had to go to all our farmer suppliers and the business who have worked with us on producing these Products – Lake District Tweed https://t.co/lSL5Qu5cL6

[Maria Benjamin @MZebBenjamin]

Coniston throw made using wool from farms in the valley. The design is inspired by the green of Coniston slate and colour and structure of the copper mines. The soap is made using our Jersey milk and fragrance is Bog Myrtle and Heather, abundant on the fells.

[NYorkshireTony 🌳 @NYorkshireTony]

A really important job, in a really special place…..

[Visit Eden @VisitEden]

Did you know that Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District? Leave the car behind and hop on a bus from Penrith (£2 single fare!) Take a trip on one of the @UllswaterSteam and stop off in Pooley Bridge or Glenridding.

https://t.co/m7bkavKUFH

[Steve Ratcliffe @LakesPlanner]

Welcome from English Lake District WHS ⁦@LakesHeritage⁩ to ⁦@TheFlowCountry⁩ and ⁦@MoravianChurch⁩ as you join our UK World Heritage family. Great news ⁦@unescowhc⁩ and ⁦@WorldHeritageUK⁩

[Richard Leafe @Richard_Leafe]

A big moment for us in the UK national parks world. All 15 Parks have signed up to Race to Zero with our ground breaking territorial carbon budget approach. We’re all working hard to become large carbon stores well before 2050.

[National Parks UK @uknationalparks]

The UK’s national parks have become the first in the world to join the @UN-backed #RacetoZero initiative, https://t.co/kBe0Vs9gsY

[Catherine Dewar @catherine_dewar]

All made better by a Herdy fly-by!!! Sound on! 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[Catherine Dewar @catherine_dewar]

I’ve had a fab day out in the Lakes with @LakesPlanner, @dave_renwick and teams @lakedistrictnpa @NaturalEngland Good conversations, amazing landscapes 🐑🌳🌼🌱and even better food! 🙏🏻

[Lake District @lakedistrictnpa]

We want to hear your thoughts through a consultation on the biodiversity supplementary planning document.

For more information and to comment on the revised Biodiversity SPD please visit our website. The survey will close on 19 August.

https://t.co/AyLbObPbAI

[Steve Ratcliffe @LakesPlanner]

What an amazing place ⁦@lowthercastle⁩ proves to be time and again.

[Curlew Recovery South Lakes @CurlewSLakes]

🎉#celebrations ✈️They've spread their wings! 🐦🚀With 8 chicks taking flight this week the team have doubled #fledgingsuccess from last year! 💕Now they're fuelling up at Morecambe Bay before their big autumn migration. And some younger families still being followed. 🌿💪