💨 Abstract

The Peak District National Authority is considering charging visitors a small fee to address a 50% cut in core funding over the past decade and increasing pressures such as wildfires and rising operational costs. Chief Executive Phil Mulligan suggests 10p per visitor could offset funding cuts, while £1 per person could eliminate the need for government grants. However, implementing such a fee would require legislative change and overcome challenges like excluding residents and business travelers.

Courtesy: Jessica Hamilton