Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

11 hours ago

⚠️ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝟱𝟳 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵⚠️

Please be aware that the A57 Snake Pass will be fully closed 🚧 24 hours a day from Monday 15 June until Friday 3 July while major investigation and repair works take place at the Doctor’s Gate landslip site.

The closure will affect the route between Glossop and Bamford Reservoir.

These works are essential to help find a long-term solution after ongoing ground movement and cracking along the road. While the closure is in place, teams will also be carrying out:
🛣️ Pothole repairs
🧹 Litter picking
🌧️ Drain clearing
🌳 Cutting back overgrown trees and hedges
🚸 Pavement repairs
🪧 Cleaning and replacing damaged signs

A signed diversion route will be in place, and access for residents, businesses, farmers and organisations along the route will be maintained.

I know this will be frustrating for many people who regularly use Snake Pass, but public safety must come first. These works involve heavy machinery and drilling equipment operating across the carriageway, and they are vital to securing the future of this route.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding while this important work is carried out🙏 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

23 hours ago

Good transport is about much more than simply getting from A to B. It is about connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, family and opportunity.

Whether you are commuting to work, travelling to college or visiting loved ones, reliable transport can make a huge difference to everyday life.

That is why I welcome the latest step in Labour’s plan to reform our railways.

At the end of May, Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services returned to public ownership, joining other operators that have already been brought under public control. It is another important step towards creating Great British Railways and delivering a railway system that puts passengers before private profit.

For too long, passengers have felt let down by a fragmented rail network where accountability has often been unclear and too many decisions have been driven by commercial interests rather than the needs of the travelling public.

Labour is taking a different approach.

The goal is simple: better services, greater accountability and passengers put first.

A railway that works for the people who rely on it every day rather than one where profits leave the system while passengers are left facing delays, cancellations and confusion.

Of course, many people in High Peak will rightly point out that we do not have direct Southern or Thameslink services running through our constituency. But the principle behind these reforms matters wherever you live. Public transport should serve communities, not shareholders.

That same principle is guiding the work we are doing here in High Peak.

One of the projects I am most excited about is the Mini-Switzerland initiative that I have been developing alongside the East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward. The project is about improving transport connections across High Peak and the wider region, making it easier for residents and visitors to travel between our towns, villages and tourist destinations.

High Peak is blessed with some of the most beautiful countryside in the country, but too often poor transport links make it harder for people to access opportunities, support local businesses and enjoy everything our area has to offer.

By improving connectivity, we can boost tourism, strengthen our local economy and make life easier for residents who rely on public transport every day.

That is why I am delighted that the government’s brought in free bus travel for 5–15-year-olds during the summer holidays. I regularly hear from parents about the cost of keeping children entertained during the six-week break.

Free bus travel will help families save money while giving young people greater independence and access to activities, sports, friends and opportunities throughout the summer.

Taken together, these measures reflect a broader vision: a transport system that works for people.

Whether it is bringing rail services into public ownership, improving local transport through projects like Mini-Switzerland or helping families with the cost of travel during the summer holidays, the aim is the same - better connections, greater opportunity and public services focused on the people who use them.

There is still more to do, but after years of underinvestment and fragmentation, we are finally moving in the right direction. A modern economy needs modern transport, and that is exactly what Labour is working to deliver. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

🎭🏅 Chapel Carnival 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀!

We want to see your sporting heroes brought to life in drawings, paintings or crafts from local children and families. Whether it’s football, cricket, athletics, boxing or any other sport – get creative and show us your favourite sporting legend! ⚽🏏🥊🏃‍♀️

Drop your artwork into my office and we’ll proudly display it in our window during the carnival for everyone to enjoy.🖍️

We can’t wait to see your creations! 🌟 ... 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

I am saddened to learn of the death of a man in his 80s following the incident in Glossop town centre on Tuesday morning.

My thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones at what will be an incredibly difficult and distressing time. I also wish the passenger involved a full and speedy recovery.

I would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene and did everything they could in very challenging circumstances.

The police have indicated that the incident is believed to have followed a medical episode, and I know the whole community will join me in extending our condolences to the man's family.

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

3 days ago

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲! 🌈

On Saturday 13th June, people from across Glossop and the wider High Peak community will come together for a day celebrating inclusion, diversity and community spirit.

There’ll be something for everyone throughout the day, including live entertainment, a community picnic, face painting, stalls, fairground rides, prizes and even a dog show hosted by Rebel Dog Training.

The celebrations will then continue into the evening with the official after-party and drag bingo at Pico Lounge.

A huge well done to the volunteers at Glossop LGBTQ+ for all the hard work that’s gone into organising this landmark event for the town.

I hope everyone attending has a fantastic day and helps make Glossop’s first Pride a huge success. 🏳️‍🌈

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