There a briefing for High Peak Borough Councillor’s at the council offices in Chinley tonight, unfortunately I’m committed elsewhere, so won’t be able to attend. I have however sent the following questions through to the officer I’m told is over seeing the meeting : 1. Is it possible to open / establish a temporary location within […]
Blogging every day for a month, whilst sounding easy only lasted 19 days last month, before the events of the month other took me. Now whilst it didn’t quite work last month I’ll try again for February where the theme for the month is ‘ties’ which may well be an easier theme to base a […]
If you use the 236 / 237, from Glossop to Ashton Under Lyne (and at certain times of the day to Manchester), then a survey being done by Stagecoach Manchester at the moment will be of interest to you. The survey is in response mainly to concerns over timekeeping east of Ashton Under Lyne (i.e. […]
SelectionJan10 006 Originally uploaded by AnthonyMck.Caitlin with Glossop Councillor’s Dave Wilcox, Graham Oakley, Roger Wilkinson and me ! Well after not far short of 2000 envelopes, a dozen reams of paper and many packets of labels, the selection process for a new parliamentary candidate to replace Tom Levitt MP has been completed. Following a light […]
In the Glossop Advertiser the week before last, there was a copy of the notice pictured with this post, advising that the Glossop Advertiser was coming to an end. However since them I’ve had rumors that the advertiser is still getting delivered elsewhere but just not to Gamesley – is that right are you a […]
I’ve just been advised by the borough council that as per the following press release from the County Council the Recycling Centre / ‘Tip’ at Melandra is closed for the immediate future. As per the details in the press release, the closure is due to the bridge across the river, and I will advise details […]
Just a short post tonight, as I have another interview in the morning, along with efforts to get ready and get out the various bits of paperwork for the current parliamentary selection process that is running in the High Peak. In a sense I’m as hopeful tommorow as I have been for the other interviews […]
The section of the BBC News website for Derbyshire, is highlighting a story that advises that the Derby City PCT has lost some 60,000 pieces of equipment worth £1.5 million pounds including wheelchairs, crutches, hoists and beds, that have been loaned to patients and not been returned. What the best thing you’ve lost ?
I’ve had a day away from things today with a trip off to the cinema to see a few recent releases. First up was St Trinians 2, the legend of Fittons gold, which whilst it won’t win any Oscar’s was quite funny and fairly watchable, although in my view not as good as the first […]
The Hyde Colliery Explosion Originally uploaded by Smabs Sputzer.Do you know of a local person, or building that should be recognised with a blue plaque ? The reason for asking is that Derbyshire County Council is introducing (like the example above from nearby Tameside) a blue plaque scheme to recognise people, buildings or sites within […]