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2016

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Tourism expert to head Crescent Trust

VisitEngland's former Chief Executive James Berresford has been appointed Chair of the Buxton Crescent and Thermal Spa Heritage Trust.

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Golden start for Gamesley recycling scheme

Gamesley's first golden ticket winners are celebrating after winning £50 for being champion recyclers.

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Council concerned for carers if health changes go ahead

On-going support for the families and carers of older people and dementia patients should be at the heart of proposed changes aimed at providing joined-up healthcare closer to people's homes in North Derbyshire.

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Full STEAM ahead for tourism in High Peak

Tourism contributed almost £235 million to the High Peak's economy and supported almost 3,400 jobs in 2015 according to the latest figures.

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Honorary Borough Freeman award for Simmondley man

A life-long commitment to public service has led to a Simmondley man becoming an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.

Plans for Glossop's heritage buildings

Plans to create a thriving arts scene in Glossop and return the town's historic heritage buildings to public use are moving forward with the borough's leading councillors due to discuss proposals this week.

Have your say

Feedback sought on Buxton's annual fun fair

Buxton's fun fair has been an integral part of the town's summer carnival for over thirty years now and the Council wants to hear what local people think of this colourful annual spectacle.

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Grow-ahead for Glossop allotmenteers at new sites

Keen allotmenteers in Glossop have been given the green light to get growing as two new sites open their gates to residents who have been patiently waiting to get their hands dirty.

Councillor Tony Ashton

Council talking to traders about Glossop Halls plans

Glossop market arcade shop tenants, indoor and outdoor market traders are being invited to meet the Council to discuss plans for renovating the town's heritage halls.

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Changes ahead as Pavilion Gardens looks to the future

High Peak Borough Council has announced some changes to the facilities at Buxton's Pavilion Gardens this winter as part of a wider project to look at new and innovative ways of delivering services at the historic complex alongside the town's other significant heritage features, such as the Crescent.

New Website

Hello and welcome to our new and improved website

We've been working hard to make sure our site meets the needs of our residents, businesses and customers and we hope you'll agree that it's now much easier to carry out business with us and to find the information you're looking for

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Belvedere Terrace prepares to welcome first residents

Christmas in a new home is set to be more than just a dream for the new residents of Belvedere Terrace in Buxton now that work to convert the building into eleven flats is complete.

Enviro-crimes

Cracking down on enviro-crimes

Littering and dog fouling can blight neighbourhoods but keeping communities clean and tidy is something we can all achieve with just a little thought.

Black bin collection

Dreaming of a green Christmas in High Peak

Christmas is always a busy time in the High Peak and the shopping, decorating our homes and seasonal socialising can mean that recycling or reusing waste slips down our list of priorities.

Gamesley golden ticket winners

Gamesley's golden girls recognised for recycling right

Willy Wonka isn't the only one handing out golden tickets this Christmas - as three lucky recipients from Gamesley can testify.

Cllr Haken at Burlow Road

Safety first at Harpur play area

Work to improve the safety of a popular children's play area in Harpur Hill is now complete.