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Andy Burnham gets what matters to High Peak
I’ve said before that it is great that Andy Burnham knows our area so well. And if his first week is anything to go by, he absolutely gets our priorities with positive news on reducing the cost of energy bills and public transport as well as backing our local pubs and clubs.
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Jon Pearce MP welcomes business rates cut after backing High Peak hospitality businesses
Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a major cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues, saying it delivers on one of the biggest requests he has heard from local hospitality businesses.
23/07/2026Read More -
Jon Pearce MP welcomes new £2 bus fare cap as another boost for High Peak
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Labour Government’s announcement that a new £2 national bus fare cap will be introduced from January, helping make public transport more affordable for passengers across High Peak.
22/07/2026Read More
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Thank you Sainsbury's for confirming you will be suspending the sale of disposable Barbecues. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 The consultation has now closed, and my petition signed by over 4,400 people has been formally submitted. Thank you to everyone who signed – I'll keep fighting to save Glossop Tip. ♻️💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Co-op for being the first retailer to confirm to me that they have taken the decision to voluntarily remove all disposable BBQs from sale for a temporary period. ... See MoreSee Less
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🔥 I joined LBC today to make the case for supermarkets across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs while we face another dangerous wildfire season.
High Peak is the constituency most at risk of wildfires, and we've seen first-hand the devastation these fires cause to our countryside, wildlife and emergency services.
Some retailers have already acted locally. Now it's time for supermarkets nationwide to do the same.
🎧 Listen to my interview here (from 13:36): www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk/episodes/BUpMy8Z5h5SFPpgwWWy4QC5Sd/
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Today, I’ve written to major retailers across the UK calling on them to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs nationwide.
Here in High Peak, our campaign has already shown this can be done. Thanks to local action, Co-op, Morrisons, Tesco and Home Bargains stopped selling disposable BBQs in their High Peak stores this summer, joining Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S who haven't sold them since 2022.
But wildfires don't stop at constituency boundaries.
This summer we've seen devastating fires across High Peak, North Wales, Scotland, Suffolk, France, Greece and Spain. Hundreds of hectares of precious countryside have been destroyed, wildlife habitats lost, and firefighters have risked their lives tackling preventable blazes.
Our climate has already changed. Hotter, drier summers mean we must do more to adapt and reduce the risk of avoidable fires.
Taking disposable BBQs off the shelves is a simple first step. I'll also continue campaigning for the Government to ban their use in public spaces.
This isn't about stopping people enjoying the outdoors. It's about protecting our countryside, supporting our firefighters and preventing devastating wildfires before they start.
If suspending the sale of disposable BBQs prevents even one wildfire this summer, it will have been worth it. ... See MoreSee Less
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For too long the pubs, clubs and live music venues have been disappearing from high streets.
That is why Andy Burnham’s government is stepping in, and cutting their business rates from April 2027. ... See MoreSee Less
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💻 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.
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I’ve said before that it is great that Andy Burnham knows our area so well. And if his first week is anything to go by, he absolutely gets our priorities with positive news on reducing the cost of energy bills and public transport as well as backing our local pubs and clubs.
Andy has announced plans to scrap VAT on household electricity bills from next April, saving the average household around £45 a year. At a time when so many families are still feeling the pressure from the cost of living, that is money that can make a real difference.
From January, Labour will introduce a new £2 national bus fare cap, making it cheaper for millions of people to travel by bus, including here in High Peak.
In a rural constituency like ours, buses are far more than just a way of getting from A to B. They are a lifeline, connecting people to work, education, healthcare, local shops and family. When services are unreliable or fares are too expensive, it is bad for our local economy, limits opportunities for young people and can be isolating for the elderly.
That is why I have campaigned for better and more affordable public transport since before I was elected.
Andy and I have already worked together to improve public transport for young people locally. Alongside East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward, we secured the extension of free bus travel for young people in High Peak going to college in Greater Manchester. A massive success considering this had been an issue no one had done anything about for decades.
Claire and I working with Hope Valley Climate Action have also secured investment through the Mini Switzerland Project to improve public transport links across Hope Valley.
Andy’s new £2 bus fare cap is another important step forward. It will help families with the cost of living while hopefully encouraging more people to use public transport, reducing congestion and making it easier to access all of our amazing tourist sites.
More people accessing our towns and villages through public transport will hopefully be a big boost for our High Streets. On top of this Andy announced last week, we are reducing business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.
From April 2027, eligible hospitality businesses will receive a 20% cut in their business rates bills, with the average pub expected to save around £1,100 next year.
Over the last two years, I've visited countless pubs and hospitality businesses across High Peak. Whether in Glossop, Buxton, New Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith or our villages, business owners have consistently told me that the cost of doing business has become one of their biggest challenges.
I’ve consistently taken these concerns directly to ministers because our pubs and hospitality venues are about far more than pulling pints. They create jobs, support local suppliers and provide the places where communities come together to celebrate, socialise and support one another. So, I’m delighted we are reducing their costs. And Andy has promised this is only the start. The cavalry is coming for our amazing local pubs.
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🚧 Important update for anyone using the A628 Woodhead Pass.
National Highways is carrying out essential work to strengthen the historic Woodhead Cascade and improve safety at Salters Brook Bridge.
To allow this work to take place safely:
🚦 Temporary two-way traffic lights will remain in place between 7.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, until early December 2026.
⛔ There are also planned 48-hour road closures on:
📅 10–12 August
📅 24–26 August
The A628 is already closed due to the ongoing moorland wildfires, and while crews continue working to make the area safe, there may also be additional weekend traffic management to help keep the programme on track.
From 3 August, overnight work will also begin at Salters Brook Bridge, with new signage, safety barriers and refreshed road markings being installed to help reduce collisions and improve safety for everyone using this route.
If you're planning to travel through the area over the coming weeks, please allow extra time and check your route before setting off.
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