Derbyshire Dales DC is to appoint a new officer to co-ordinate its successful ‘walking for health' campaign. Launched five years ago, the project now has 2,800 participants, which the council said underlined its status as one of the healthiest in the UK. Cllr Janet Goodison, chair of the council's environment committee, said residents valued healthy lifestyles which was why the council made it a priority.