Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

10 hours ago

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗠𝗖 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 🥾🌿

Taking place from Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May 2026, people can take part in events based in High Peak or join one of the free guided walks taking place around the country.

I’m especially pleased to see the Wildfire Appeal at the heart of this year’s event, helping raise funds to restore areas of the Eastern Moors devastated by recent fires, including Curbar, Froggatt, Burbage and Stanage Edges.

Wildfires have had a huge impact on parts of the Peak District, damaging wildlife habitats and landscapes that mean so much to local communities and visitors alike. Supporting restoration efforts is vital to protecting these special places for future generations.

I hope everyone taking part in the Peak District Wildfire Walk and all the events across the weekend have a great time💙

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

15 hours ago

This Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s take action for someone else 💜

We all have a role to play in creating mentally healthy communities, schools and workplaces where people feel supported, valued and able to speak openly about how they’re feeling.

Sometimes a small action - checking in on a friend, listening to someone, offering support or simply being kind - can make a huge difference.

Doing something for others can help our own mental health too, reminding us that we’re stronger when we look out for one another.

Let’s turn awareness into action and continue building a kinder, more supportive High Peak for everyone.

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

This Wednesday, the King’s Speech will set out the government’s priorities for the next parliamentary session and the next stage of Labour’s plan to deliver change for working people across the country.

In this new parliamentary session, the Labour government will be focusing on issues that residents regularly raise with me on the doorstep and in my advice surgeries. SEND reform is likely to be a major priority, which matters enormously to families across High Peak who are struggling to access the support their children need. Road safety legislation is also expected, alongside the Railways Bill, which will help improve reliability and coordination across the transport network that so many local commuters rely on. The government will continue reforms to the NHS as part of the 10 Year Health Plan, alongside measures to strengthen national security and modernise public services.

Also, the government will work on brining the steel industry into public ownership. As well as, strengthening our relationship with Europe aiming to allow British young people more freedom on working and studying abroad, and we will also be working on creating more apprenticeships improving opportunities for young people across the county.

As Parliament prepares for a new session, it is also a chance to reflect on what Labour has already achieved in our short time in government - and what those changes mean for people here in High Peak.

One of the biggest reforms has been the Renters’ Rights Act. More than 6,000 people in High Peak rent their homes, and for too long many have faced insecurity, poor conditions and the fear of unfair eviction. The Act strengthens protections for tenants by banning no-fault evictions, stopping bidding wars and only allowing landlords to ask for one month’s rent upfront maximum.

We have also introduced free breakfast clubs in primary schools. Across High Peak four schools now offer government funded free breakfast clubs. For families facing pressure on household budgets, this will make a real difference. It means children can start the school day ready to learn while helping parents with the cost of living and making mornings easier for working families.

Another major change has been scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Too many families were being pushed into hardship by a policy that punished children for the circumstances they were born into. Nearly 1,500 families in High Peak will benefit from the removal of the cap, which will help lift children out of poverty and provide real support to struggling families here in High Peak and across the country.

Labour has also delivered the Employment Rights Act. This is one of the biggest upgrades to workers’ rights in a generation and I’m proud to be part of a small group of MPs to steer it through parliament. The changes include stronger protections from unfair dismissal, improved sick pay rights, better parental leave and action against exploitative zero-hours contracts. In a constituency like High Peak, where people work across manufacturing, retail, hospitality, care and public services, these changes matter enormously.

Alongside this, Labour has increased both the minimum wage and the National Living Wage, helping ensure that work pays and that people who work hard can earn a decent living.

There is still much more to do, and I know many families are still feeling pressure after years of rising costs and stretched public services. But these changes show the difference a Labour government can make.

As your MP, I will continue working every day to make sure High Peak benefits from the change this government was elected to deliver. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

This Labour government has the right economic plan.

The choices we have made mean our economy is in a stronger position, as we deal with the costs of conflict abroad. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

2 days ago

This Mental Health Awareness Week, why not take one small action for yourself 💜

Find one thing you can do today to support your mental health - whether that’s going for a walk, catching up with a friend, taking a break from social media, getting outside, or simply making time to rest.

Small positive actions can make a real difference, and looking after your mental health should never be an afterthought.

This year’s theme is Action, and it starts with taking a moment to care for yourself and those around you.

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

2 days ago

🚧 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝟱𝟳 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 🚧

From mid-May, a temporary plant crossing will be introduced on the A57 at Mottram Moor as part of the A57 Link Road scheme.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐:
✅ Reduce the number of heavy lorries on local roads
✅ Cut carbon emissions
✅ Keep the project moving efficiently

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖:
• Short traffic light holds of around 60–90 seconds
• Some minor delays at peak times
• Operating weekdays between 7:30am and 6pm (with occasional weekend use)

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔:
✔ Access to homes, businesses, and amenities will remain open
✔ Emergency vehicles will always be prioritised
✔ Disruption will be carefully managed with real-time monitoring

Thank you for your patience while these improvements are delivered.

If you have questions or concerns, you can contact National Highways at [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less