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A57 (Mottram Moor and Wooley Bridge) Road Traffic Survey
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High Peak Dog of the Year 2025 – Vote Now!
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High Peak Dog of the Year 2025
I am delighted to announce the launch of my brand-new High Peak Dog of the Year Competition 2025!
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I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for High Peak and what matters most to you.
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Congratulations to all the winners from this year's Glossop and High Peak Business Awards 🌟
Very grateful to my team for going on my behalf. What a great night celebrating all the entrepreneurial talent across our communities. We have a hell of a lot to be proud of!
❤️🩹Community Impact Business of the Year award - Reubens Retreat, Cherished Companion, Every Bodies Gym, The Hummingbird Project, High Peak Comps, Gamesley Community Group CIO
☕ Cafe/Bar/Restaurant - Almanac, Glossop
⭐ Highly Commended: On the Bridge Cafe, New Mills
🛍️ Independent Retailer of the Year - All in the Buff, Glossop
⭐ Special Recognition - Jackson's Opticians
⭐ Judges Commendation - Noris Master Florist
💆 Beauty Business of the Year - Etherow Health by Dr Olivia
⭐ Special Recognition: Ivy Elizabeth Wellness and Rejuvenation
🥋 Fitness Business of the Year - Matrix Martial Arts
⭐ Special Recognition: Glossop Military Fitness
🩺 Therapeutic Business of the Year - High Peak Hearing, New Mills
🥩 Food and Drink Retailer of the Year - Mettricks Butchers
⭐ Judges Commendation: Perfect Platers by Julie
🏭 Manufacturing/Engineering Business of the Year - OLOR Ltd
♻️ Sustainable Business of the Year - Dehum, Glossop
⭐ Judges Commendation: The Uncluttered Closet
🤝 Service Provider of the Year - Community Life Choices Group
⭐ Special Recognition - The Rising Residential Home
⭐ Judges Commendations:
Cherrish Companions
For the Love of Tidying
👔 Employer of the Year - Crossroads Derbyshire
📈 SME Business of the Year - Jack Badger
🏢 Large Business of the Year - Pressure Tech Ltd
⭐ Special Recognition - Dehum, Glossop
👤 Business Person of the Year - Anja Noris of Noris Master Florist 🎉
🌟 Young Business Person of the Year - Charlie Edwards of High Peak Comps
⭐ Special Recognition - Tyler Ethan-Jones, Cave Nightclub
⭐ Judges Commendation - Maisie of Made by Maisie
🏅 Lifetime Achievement Award - John Mettricks of Mettricks Butchers
Thank you to everyone who made this night so special. Here's to our brilliant local business community! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
✨ A preview from the outstanding Glossop Business Awards held last night. ✨ We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event. Your presence helped make the evening a true celebration of our business community. 📸 Our team is currently preparing additional content, including professional photography and further highlights from the night. Please continue to follow our page throughout the week for more updates and coverage from last night’s event. The energy in the room was incredible! #GlossopBusinessAwards #Glossop #community #businessevent #eventhighlights 🎉
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𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴
I know that for many families, things are still tight. I hear it on the doorstep, at street surgeries, and over coffee with residents. The cost of living hasn’t disappeared, and my priority is making sure people in our communities are getting every bit of support they’re entitled to.
Help is available - but too often it’s hard to know where to turn or what you can claim. That’s why I’m bringing everything together in one place. On Friday 20 February, from 1pm to 3pm, I’m hosting a cost-of-living support event at New Mills Town Hall (SK22 4AT). It’s open to everyone, with a particular focus on supporting families.
Derbyshire Citizens Advice, Frontline Debt, Zink, Christians Against Poverty, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, and my own casework team will all be there. Whether you need help with benefits, debt, energy bills, housing, employment, or simply want to understand what support might be available to you, there will be someone ready to help. These organisations do incredible work, and I’m grateful they’re giving up their time. Even if you don’t need help right now, it’s worth popping along to see what’s there.
Alongside this local support, tackling the cost of living is the central mission of this Labour Government - and that means real, practical changes. After Liz Truss crashed the economy and sent mortgage rates spiralling, many families were left paying the price. Now, mortgage rates are coming down, with High Peak residents seeing average annual reductions of up to £1,600. If you have a mortgage, it’s worth speaking to your adviser to see if you could benefit. We’re also tackling the barriers facing first-time buyers, so more people can get a foot on the ladder.
From April, energy bills will fall by £150, and the expanded Warm Home Discount means more households than ever will get help automatically - no forms, no hoops to jump through, just direct support. Fuel duty remains frozen, and I’m particularly excited about the new fuel price finder. Like many of you, I find it infuriating to fill up the car only to drive down the road and see fuel 4p a litre cheaper. This new system helps people find the cheapest fuel nearby and encourages competition to keep prices down. Filling up the family car shouldn’t feel like a gamble.
Family life matters. It’s one of the greatest joys in my life, and everyone should have the chance to build the life they want. That’s why more than 3,000 children in High Peak benefit from free school meals, over 500 from free breakfast clubs, and why we’re expanding fully funded childcare to 30 hours a week. This will help parents - especially mums - return to work. I know from other parents just how often the cost of childcare became a real barrier, making it feel like it wasn’t worth slogging away at work for someone else to look after your child.
These actions are driven by a simple goal: for you to be better off. If you need support, or want to talk something through, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at [email protected]. ... See MoreSee Less
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FIGHTING FOR OUR HEALTH SERVICES 👊
It is unacceptable that 9 vital services are being removed from Buxton Hospital.
No clear reasoning has been given for why this is happening, and it just isn't good enough.
I am not stopping in my fight to reverse this decision. Care MUST remain local - that's why I'm continuing to push for the Buxton Health Hub to become a reality and for these services to stay put - you can sign my petition by following the link in the comments.
You can listen to me talk about this issue on High Peak below 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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REMINDER: CLOSURE OF MANCHESTER PICADILLY STATION 14-22 FEB 🚧🚦
Manchester Piccadilly will be completely closed for major improvement works - upgrading tracks, points and signalling to reduce future disruptions and improve your journeys long-term.
What this means for you:
🔀 Revised train services on routes in and out of Manchester
🚌 Rail replacement buses will connect key points where needed
⏰ Expect longer journey times, especially during peak hours
Plan ahead! Check your journey before you travel and allow extra time.
I'm aware that this closure will coincide with lane closures on the M67. I've been in contact with National Highways to ensure they have contingency plans in place to prevent major congestion during this period.
With the 14th falling on Valentine's Day, this could be the perfect opportunity to support our local businesses. Why not avoid the traffic altogether and book a romantic Valentine's meal at one of Glossop's excellent restaurants? It's a great way to show our local venues some love while steering clear of any potential congestion.
I know travel disruptions are always frustrating, but these improvements are essential to ensure our trains work reliably for the long term. The sooner the work is completed, the sooner High Peak will benefit from better rail services.
Need support or have concerns?
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Tonight’s the night ✨
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! The 2026 Glossop & High Peak Business Awards ceremony is happening TODAY!
Tonight, we celebrate the incredible businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators who make our community thrive. From startups to established enterprises, every nominee represents the very best of what Glossop and High Peak has to offer.
Good luck to all the finalists! 🍾 ... See MoreSee Less
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📢𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐏 📢
Get the latest updates on local issues, campaigns, and my work in Parliament to help make High Peak better for everyone - straight to your inbox! ✉️
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🚌 BETTER BUSES, BETTER CONNECTIVITY🚌
Huge thank you to Claire Ward - East Midlands Mayor for coming to High Peak and jumping on the 61 bus with us to hear directly from local people about what we need for public transport.
As you'll know, Claire's big Transport consultation has been taking contributions from across our region so everyone can have their say on the future of our transport networks. It was good to have these conversations in person as well.
A big thank you to Gill Scott Cllr for Hayfield for joining us and to the Active and Sustainable Travel Group of Sustainable Hayfield for the excellent discussion.
Claire will now be taking away all the contributions you've made throughout this consultation period. To everyone who's filled in surveys, shared their experiences, or taken time out of their day to have their say - thank you. Every response matters.
But this doesn't end here. I will continue to fight to make sure High Peak gets its fair share of investment in public transport. Our communities deserve better connections, reliable services, and a transport system that actually works for the people who live here.
Still want to make your voice heard? You can get in touch with the Mayor directly at [email protected]
Together, we'll keep pushing for the transport infrastructure High Peak deserves! 💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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✅ 5 things we've delivered this week.
Real change you can see in our community
🍎 508 children in High Peak to benefit from our free breakfast clubs
🍴Over 3,000 High Peak children to benefit from free school meals
🌟Over 1,300 children to benefit from Labour lifting the two child limit ... See MoreSee Less
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GET YOUR FINAL SUBMISSIONS IN - FINAL CALL 📣
Claire Ward, our East Midlands Mayor, has launched the region’s biggest transport consultation in decades. This is our chance to make sure the High Peak is heard!
🌟 What matters most to you?
• 🚧 Tackling congestion – where are the worst pinch points?
• 🚌 Reliable buses and trains – what routes need improving?
• 👧 Giving young people independence – how do we make travel safer and more affordable?
• 🌍 Connecting communities – what’s missing between our towns and villages?
• 🛣️ Better roads – which areas need urgent repairs?
• 🚏 Safe, clean bus stops – what would make them more welcoming?
This consultation will shape a new 15-year transport plan for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire – covering everything from buses and local roads to how we link residents to jobs, education and healthcare. The survey closes TODAY so get your ideas in as your views will directly inform the Mayor’s final plan.
🤝 I’m encouraging every High Peak resident, business and community group to take part.
Transport affects our daily lives – school runs, commutes, hospital appointments, and staying connected. The more voices from across the High Peak, the stronger our case for better services.
👉 Take the survey here: eu.surveymonkey.com/r/EMCCA-individual
📣 Please share this survey so we can make sure High Peak is heard loud and clear.
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