English cities could be given national park status under new proposals

Government body Natural England is considering move in response to Glover report on protected landscapes

Cities in England could be granted national park status - affording urban areas the same level of environmental protection as natural landscapes - as part of a new review of open spaces.

The government is considering the proposed status, which would also entail management of the areas to maintain their biodiversity, in response to the Glover review of protected landscapes.