Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

21 hours ago

‼️𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 Councillor Stewart Gardner 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Damien Greenhalgh.

Post Office have told me they know how important the Post Office is to local people and that getting the branch reopened is a priority.

I also know people are worried because Gamesley Post Office has recently closed, and there are talks that Whaley Bridge Post Office could close this weekend too. These are separate issues to Simmondley, but I completely understand why residents are concerned.

I’m in touch with Ministers and the Post Office and doing everything I can to help keep these vital local services open in Simmondley, Gamesley, Whaley Bridge and across the High Peak.

Thanks to everyone who has got in touch with me about this - I’ll keep pushing for answers and updates. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

22 hours ago

Lovely evening walk ☀️🥾 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

23 hours ago

Last week in my column, I wrote about the importance of patience in politics and how real change often takes time. But while long-term change matters, people also rightly want to see practical improvements in their everyday lives now.

That is why I believe this government really is getting on with the job.

After years where families felt squeezed from every direction, there are finally signs that things are beginning to move in the right direction. Inflation has continued to fall, helping ease pressure on household budgets after the huge rises in prices people experienced over recent years. I know many families across High Peak are still feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis every time they do the weekly shop, fill up the car or pay the bills, but bringing inflation down is an important step towards greater economic stability and lower pressure on working households.

Alongside this, the government has recently announced further support for drivers, businesses and working people through changes to transport and fuel taxes.

For haulage companies, businesses and farmers that rely heavily on transport, we have made changes that will save them money. For farmers we have cut red duty from the 15th of June, keeping money in farmers pockets something that has been raised with me frequently. And for our haulage companies here in High Peak from Lomas in Buxton to Somerset in Chapel we have introduced a HGV road tax holiday – providing further support to the locusts and haulage sector. Our Labour government also has delayed the fuel duty rise until December.

Here in High Peak, these changes matter. We are a rural constituency where many people rely on their cars every single day, whether that is travelling to work, getting children to school, visiting family or running a business. Many local employers also depend on transport and logistics, so measures that help reduce costs can have a wider positive effect across the local economy too. And for people nationally these measures should keep inflation down – lowering costs for everyone.

The government has also announced the new Great British Summer Savings initiative to help families through the school holidays.

As any parent, grandparent or carer knows, the six-week summer break can put huge pressure on family finances. Keeping children entertained is important, but activities, transport, cinema trips and days out can quickly become expensive. I regularly speak to parents across High Peak who worry about how they are going to manage the extra costs that come with the holidays.

That is why I was so pleased to see plans to provide free bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 over the summer period, helping families travel more affordably while also making it easier for young people to stay connected with friends, activities and opportunities.

Alongside this, taxes on a range of leisure activities and attractions are being reduced to help lower the cost of family days out and encourage more people to support local venues and businesses over the summer.

I know how difficult it can be trying to balance household budgets while still wanting to give children enjoyable experiences and quality time together as a family. Hopefully these measures will make a real difference to families here in High Peak.

Of course, there is still more work to do. Many people are still feeling the effects of years of economic instability and stretched public services. But these are practical steps designed to put money back into people’s pockets, support businesses and help working families. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

It was great to visit the fantastic G52 group in Gamesley and spend some time at the brilliant British Sign Language class taking place.

Community spaces like what G52 provide play such an important role in bringing people together, creating opportunities to learn new skills and helping tackle isolation.

I really enjoyed sitting in on the session and seeing firsthand the enthusiasm and support within the group. Thank you to everyone who made me feel so welcome.

It was also a pleasure to speak with Pat about the fantastic work happening at the centre and the positive impact it continues to have across the local community. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

Fantastic to see the Buxton Motorbike Club coming together once again for their annual charity ride, raising an incredible £3,100 for Cancer Research UK.

The club, founded by Frank Hambleton 15 years ago, rode through the Peak District hills in memory of six much-loved members sadly lost to cancer. This year’s ride takes their total fundraising for Cancer Research UK to an amazing £21,000.

The Buxton Motorbike Club continues to be a brilliant local example of people doing what they love while supporting vital causes and bringing riders together from across the UK.

Well done to everyone involved. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟮𝟱𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟲𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗽 - 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆! 🚂

After more than 40 years as a train driver with LNER, Nigel Turner swapped his Azuma train for a miniature Class 91 to celebrate “225 Day” at one of High Peak’s brilliant local attractions.

It’s great to see local heritage railways like Manor Park Miniature Railway continuing to bring people together and inspire the next generation of railway enthusiasts.

And it sounds like driving through squirrels, dogs chasing balls and children running around might actually be harder than the East Coast Main Line! 😄

Read more here: www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/driver-swaps-125-mph-train-for-6-mph-train-on-derbyshire-miniature-r...

📷: LNER ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

⚠️ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝟱𝟳 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 ⚠️

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

1 day ago

💻 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

If there’s something you need support with, you can book an appointment via email or through the contact page on my website: www.jon4highpeak.com/contact

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