This Saturday morning from 11.00am until 12.00noon in the GRA office onWinster Mews sees this month's councillor's surgery. As well as looking for any of the usual complaints, comments and concernsthis month we are particularly interested in hearing the views of localresidents on the proposed designated places order for Gamesley and Glossopwhich will give police […]
Last Wednesday evening saw my second board meeting at High Peak CommunityHousing. This months meeting was slightly shorter than the first one, and alsofeatured an audience of tenants from across the area who are consideringstanding for election to one of tenant board member spots later in the year.
Last Friday evening saw a trip to Whaley Bridge for this months High PeakLabour Party meeting where the main topic for discussion was the recentlypublished green paper on Welfare Reform. The paper entitled No one written off is proposing a wide number of changesto the benefits system with a number of the measurers featuring on […]
Last Wednesday also saw a meeting of the sub committee looking into theGreater Manchester Congestion Charge. After being re-elected as chair for the forthcoming year, we considered someof the additional information that has been provided over 'possible'improvements to the High Peak in the event of the scheme being approved. One major concern that was raised […]
A big thank you to Janet, Mandy, Kerry and all those who helped plan andorganise last Saturday's festivities to celebrate the 40th Anniversary ofthe Gamesley estate. Starting off with the health fair then the parade led by a very good pipeband which as well as various locals and returning locals taking part alsoincluded both Tom […]
The latest edition of the safer neighbourhood newsletter should be droppingthrough your letterbox shortly. As well as having a range of useful contact details on, the newsletterhighlights work been done to combat distraction burglaries, neighbourhoodwatches along with details of summer and other activities for youngsters inthe area. If you haven't received a copy, copies are […]
Tonight (Tuesday) sees the last meeting of the council's executive beforesummer items up for discussion includes reports on capital expenditure subgroup, annual report on treasury management and prudential indicators alongwith updates on the strategic alliance, and financial out turn. The agenda also includes a report on approving the designated places orderfor Gamesley and Glossop, which […]
Following on from the first stage of the consultation process on BT's plansto remove a number of phone boxes across the area the Council have prepareda report which will go to a special meeting of the Social InclusionCommittee to be held on 6th August. The report which has been drawn up following comments received so […]
St Margaret's says a fond farewell to Mrs Barton this week who is retiringafter a good few years at the school, including teaching my younger brotherRob. A celebration prior to the start of a well earned retirement that I'm surewill be well attended is taking place on Wednesday night with entertainmentbeen provided by a Band […]
This Wednesday and Thursday (16th / 17th July) sees a strike by localgovernment workers who are in the Unison union take place. All council offices will be closed on the two days but the council's callcentre will be open from 8.00pm until 6.00pm with calls been fielded as bestas possible to deal with urgent queries […]