Tuesday 21st February, saw this year’s council tax and budget-setting council meeting. In terms of the headlines, for the High Peak, the meeting agreed a budget of £10,795,870 for 2017/18 with a council tax increase of 1.9% – meaning a Band D increase to £181.11. For council house rents, there will be a 1% cut, […]
In October, last year, I was pleased to be able to second a motion at the full council meeting, that was to admin Peter Matthews as a freeman of the borough of the High Peak. On Monday 13th February, the second – follow up part to that motion took place with a ceremony that took […]
Changes to the Glossopdale Local Link : At the end of January, there were changes to the Tameside-based Local Link services which are linked to the Glossopdale one, initially these changes were advised to only effect the Tameside service, with no changes to the Glossopdale one. However, following some issues, the changes do actually effect […]
This coming, Saturday (25th February) morning will see this month’s Glossopdale Labour Councillors Shopper’s Surgery. The Councillor’s Shopper’s Surgery takes place from 10am until 11.30am in the central Glossop location of the Glossop Market Arcade. Available at the shopper’s surgery will be High Peak Borough Councillors Graham Oakley who represent Whitfield, Godfrey Claff from Howard […]
Derbyshire County Council working with Derby City Council are preparing a joint minerals local plan for Derbyshire, outside of the Peak Park. Whilst the local plan sets out what sites across the area will be used for housing and other uses, the minerals plan essential does the same thing except for where and when new […]
This coming, Saturday (28 th January) morning will see the first of this year’s Glossopdale Labour Councillors Shopper’s Surgery. The Councillor’s Shopper’s Surgery takes place from 10am until 11.30am in the central Glossop location of the Glossop Market Arcade. Available at the shopper’s surgery will be High Peak Borough Councillors Graham Oakley who represent Whitfield, […]
New Year 2017 Fare Rises : Alas one of the few certainties of every New Year, guaranteed to dull your Christmas buzz is the New Year price rises that comes to travel costs. In terms of rail, the picture been highlighted nationally shows that the cost of tickets has risen 27% in recent years under […]
2016 is nearly drawing to a close, but before we move on to the New Year festivities next week, first it’s Christmas, and I would like to wish a Happy restful and enjoyable Christmas to you and yours. This year, as common for the last few I’ve not sent traditional Christmas cards, instead making a […]
Gamesley Christmas 2016 – Buses, bins and other info – listed below are details for Gamesley local services during the Christmas period – if you think there’s anything missing or you have useful details to add, please get in touch. Local Buses Buses on Gamesley Christmas Eve 394 – Glossop to Stepping Hill – No […]
Gamesley Community Bonfire & Fireworks 2016 ; Thursday evening from 6.30pm onwards, sees this year’s Gamesley Community Bonfire & Fireworks display. As in previous years the bonfire is taking place across from the car park at the back of the shops on Winster Mews, with the car park making a great grandstand to watch the […]