Progress update UE3
Make information about the Yorkshire Dales National Park easily accessible and relevant to a diverse range of groups and individuals, focusing on the urban areas of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Teesside that surround it, including:
a) increase the number of visitors from black and ethnic minority communities from 1% in 2005 to 2% by 2011;
b) increase the percentage of residents in Keighley and Bradford who are aware of the National Park from 25% in 2005 to 30% by 2011.
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been achieved or is on course.
Progress update:
a) The National Park Authority has been participating in a number of initiatives to achieve this objective. They include the MOSAIC project working with black and minority ethnic groups in Bradford and Keighley in order to familiarise them with the National Park and the Dales Experience project which works to increase understanding among community representatives.
A survey conducted in June 2009 showed an increase in visitors from black and ethnic minority communities to 3%.
b) There have been numerous projects with schools and local community groups to work towards this objective. The National Park Authority has also had a regular presence in Keighley every Thursday. Surveys conducted in December 2009 showed 41% of Bradford and Keighley residents were aware of the National Park.
Last updated September 2011
