Possible concerning or it may be welcome news from the Manchester Buses Blog(manchesterbus.typepad.com) with the details that Speedwell Buses, thecompany that runs the majority of local bus services in Glossop isestablishing a new service running between Manchester and Hey Farm nearMossley. The service which will run via Droylsden, Audenshaw, Ashton Under Lyne,Mossley Brockbottom and Micklehurst […]

On Sunday 19th July, the big lunch is taking place, an initiative that is been organised by the Eden Project, to encourage communities to come together. So far I'm not aware of anything taking place on this locally, but if you're interested please let me know, further details can be obtained from the big lunch […]

If you would be interested in establishing a friends group (or groups) for one or more of the parks on Gamesley, please let me know. One of the reason for looking at establishing friend's groups is that they can access funding to improve and develop facilities that the council can't, and if there is any […]

Next Monday (15th June) evening will see a meeting of the Social Inclusion Select Committee which amongst other items will see a presentation from the commander of B Division in Derbyshire Police Chief Superintendent Peter Lewis. On the Wednesday (17th June) there will be a meeting of the Regeneration Select Committee.

Sad news from the other side of Glossop on Sunday (7th June). With the news that former Derbyshire County Councillor for Glossop Reg Mann had passed away following a serious stroke on Friday (5th June). Although Reg had not been on the County Council for some time, he was still involved with a wide range […]

Elections for the county council and the European parliament took place lastThursday (4th June). As widely reported in the media the Labour Party was not expected to do welland unfortunately we met those predictions. In the county council elections across the High Peak we lost two seats onein Buxton which was previously held by Barbara […]

This Saturday morning from 11.00am until 12.00noon sees this month's councillor's surgery, taking place at the GRA Office on Winster Mews. This month as well as looking for the usual comments, complaints and queries we will also be joined by members of the Police from the Gamesley and Charlesworth Safer Neighbourhood Team who are joining […]

Today is election day for the County Council and European Parliament. Polls are open from 7am to 10pm – it takes five minutes or so to cast a vote once you’ve arrived at the polling station. If you can’t find your pollcard, don’t worry You don’t need it to vote – just give your name […]

This Thursday is polling day for the County Council and European Elections, and whilst with all the recent anger and so on over MP's expenses you may be deciding not to vote. Please remember that these elections are not for Parliament and any message you want to send by not voting or voting for a […]

On the 24th June St Margaret's is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the School with a special visit from the Bishop of Nottingham. As part of the celebration the school are looking to put together an exhibition in the school hall of photo's and memories from the first 40 years. If you have any memories […]