A big thank you must go to Council Officers Martin Card and Steve Hall whowent above and beyond the call of duty in there efforts to trail and enablepolice to stop a group of individuals with a vehicle and trailer who hadbeen found without permission at Easton House. The vehicle which was stopped after a […]
Along with the latest edition of Peak Performance, High Peak CommunityHousing Tenants in the Glossopdale Area should have received a ballot paperfor the Tenant Board Member election that is current taking place. 2 candidates have made it through to the ballot stage, with at least 1 otherthat I am aware of been ruled out following […]
This week is local democracy week, a week of events taking place across thecountry aimed at highlighting and encouraging young people to become moreaware of and get more involved in the local democratic process. As part of the events that are taking place locally various groups of localcouncillors along with some of the council officers […]
Following on from the recent public meeting with regards to the GreaterManchester Congestion Charge, the sub group met last Thursday to agree itsrecommendation to the Leader of the Council for the council's response tothe congestion charge. After our deliberation's we recommended that the council should submit aholding objection to the scheme based around the lack […]
AlanJohnson Dinner 2 Originally uploaded by AnthonyMck. A trip to Glossop’s Windy Harbour on Friday for a fundraising buffet dinner with Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson. The dinner had followed a number of events elsewhere in the High Peak where the Secretary of state had met with health professional’s and locals across the […]
A better week for Gamesley's first team this week with a 2 all draw away toBillinge, however the reserves didn't fare as well suffering a 6 goal defeatat home to the reserves of the first team opponents. Next Saturday (18th October) sees the first team at home to Garswood United(kick off 3.00pm) with the reserves […]
The Council’s press team have made the following announcement with regards to investments held by the Council in Icelandic Banks which are experiencing several difficulties in the current climate. As noted in the press release discussions are ongoing to work out a way forward, because if the ‘investments’ are lost it would have a serious […]
A fond farewell to Lisa Jowitt from the Gamesley Community Centre who ismoving on to pastures new with the PCT (Primary Care Trust) with effect fromFriday 10th October. During her time at the Centre Lisa has been a dedicated and committedworker, whose contribution to the centre and activities on the estate hasbeen significant and one […]
Taking place during this week / towards the end of the week are : National Children's Book Week – Monday 6th – Sunday 12th OctoberCelebrating the wonderful world of children's books. For further details goto http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/ where an activity pack is available World Arthritis Day – Sunday 12th OctoberOn World Arthritis Day, people with arthritis […]
Although highlighted and welcomed by me and the other Cllr Mckeown in August(http://aemblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/samas-roneo-welcome-given-to-site-tidy.html ), this week sees an official council press release welcoming the efforts ofthe current owners of the Samas Roneo Site in tidying it up. The press release continues noting that the site has been empty for sometime, and highlights the efforts of […]