High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed progress towards finding a solution to the blocking of Swift nesting holes at Chapel Milton Viaduct.
This has become a national story, with local residents, environmentalists and bird lovers from High Peak and across the country anxious about that the Swifts’ ancestral nests had been blocked by Network Rail during repair works at the Chapel Milton Viaduct.
Having had this issue raised with him, Jon took up the case with Network Rail, government ministers and High Peak Borough Council. He is hopeful that a conclusion has now been reached. Swift nesting boxes, recommended by the RSPB, are being installed this week to support returning birds.
In addition, planning application has been submitted to High Peak Borough Council for Listed Building Consent to reopen a number of discrete nesting holes in areas highlighted by local campaigners.
Jon Pearce MP said:
“Local residents and conservation groups raised important concerns to me regarding the repair works at Chapel Milton Viaduct and how this will affect our local Swift population. I immediately took it up with Network Rail, government ministers and High Peak Borough Council.
“In High Peak we love our wildlife and take extra steps to keep it safe. The proposal to install swift boxes is a big win in keeping these much-loved birds safe.
“I am delighted that we are just awaiting approval from High Peak Borough Council. I will keep the pressure on as we need these nesting holes reopened before the swifts return. I will continue working with local organisations to protect the wildlife in High Peak.”
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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🙏
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