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Peak District Environmental Quality Mark What is the EQM? The concept of an Environmental Quality Mark was developed by the Peak District National Park Authority in 2001.

The Peak District EQM is a place based environmental quality mark that recognises businesses that protect and enhance the environment and their locality, to increase the fulfilment of customers. The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark (PDEQM) started off as a replicable, place-based environmental quality mark for farms and tourism businesses in the Peak District. In 2011 it was reviewed and r

enewed and then validated by Visit England. The new scheme can be customised for any destination. The EQM is a place based environmental quality mark that enables any businesses to demonstrate how they use and enhance the place in a sustainable way, to increase the fulfilment of customers. It is a way that businesses can demonstrate not only how they are running good, sustainable businesses, reducing their negative impact on the environment and supporting their communities but also influencing customers' behaviour, engagement and knowledge. The new EQM is built as follows:
Foundation principles (informed by most up to date, best sustainable practise)
Audits and ongoing improvement
From the principles come the questions (to enable businesses to showcase what they are doing)
To accompany the questions is the guidance (the route to ever improving ‘wise growth')
The guidance is developed from the best practice of real businesses

The Principles:
Participating organisations (businesses)
Local Environment
Global Environment
People and communities
Scheme owners

05/08/2026

Two counties. One picture-perfect crossing 🌿👣

Ever crossed a county boundary in just a few steps?

These iconic stepping stones across the River Dove mark the boundary between Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

In this view, you're standing in Derbyshire and looking into Staffordshire - one of the many little details that makes exploring the Peak District so special.

📍Upper Dove Valley
📸 Guy Badham

04/08/2026
01/08/2026

It's never too early to start taking action for nature!

Our Wilder 2030 vision is rooted in a simple idea: everyone has a part to play in creating a wilder Derbyshire.

By equipping the next generation with practical green skills, confidence, and real opportunities to lead, we are building a movement of young conservationists who are already shaping nature’s recovery on their doorstep.

Meet 15-year-old Junior Ranger, Wilfred! From earning a Blue Peter Green Badge for litter picking Allestree Park at a young age, to getting stuck into balsam bashing, dam building and seed planting as a Junior Ranger - Wilfred is living proof that people can create real, lasting change, no matter their age!

Wilfred’s said: "I have learnt that you do not always have to do something huge to help the environment. Small actions all add up and can make a really big difference."

Want to help local nature thrive? Whether you become a member, sign up as a volunteer, learn new green skills or help to make space for nature in your area - every action helps wildlife thrive!

Read Wilfred’s story and explore opportunities to get involved: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/e7dwh5dp7p

31/07/2026

Underleigh House has been shortlisted/nominated for the East Midlands Bed and Breakfast of the Year Award with My Local Awards. Voting opens on August 4th and I would greatly appreciate if friends and past guests would support and vote for Underleigh House using the link below.
https://mylocalawards.co.uk/business/underleigh-house/
Many thanks!

28/07/2026
27/07/2026
26/07/2026

Helping landscapes become more resilient to wildfires 🌿💧

It's been an upsetting few weeks with severe wildfires devastating multiple National Parks across the UK.

Destructive forces on this scale can feel overwhelming but should be the catalyst for the action needed to prevent future wildfires.

National Parks contain massive areas of peatland, one of our most powerful natural climate and wildfire defenses. Rewetting and restoring all peatlands in National Parks to good health would significantly reduce the risk of wildfires and help National Parks become more resilient to the climate crisis.

🔥It's important to note that there is no evidence that burning is needed for peatland restoration or the maintenance of healthy peatlands. This is why we're calling for an immediate ban on burning as a land management technique🔥

Read the full plan to protect National Parks from wildfires 👉 https://www.cnp.org.uk/our-national-parks/why-we-campaign/nature/wildfire-prevention-and-control/

Finally, massive thank you to the incredible National Park rangers and local firefighters have been working hard to contain the blazes and work with the public💚

📷 © WhitcombeRD

20/07/2026
16/07/2026

🎉 Just 10 days to go until Belper comes alive for the inaugural Love Belper Town Festival!

Next Sunday 26 July, enjoy a spectacular day of live music, dance, theatre, street entertainment, crafts, delicious food and plenty of family-friendly fun 🎶🎭✨

Celebrating 250 years since Jedediah Strutt’s pioneering cotton mill helped transform Belper into the world’s first factory town, the festival will showcase the very best of this vibrant town - from its fascinating heritage and creative culture to its fantastic independent businesses.

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
📍 Belper Town Centre

Come along and ! 💛

Find out more 👉 belpertowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/love-belper-festival/

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