Consultations
When a decision is likely to affect individuals, businesses or organisations, the council seeks their views before taking the decision.
Where the decision is likely to have an impact on the general public, a special consultation process is held to gather the views of the community. The consultation may take the form of a questionnaire, public meetings, exhibitions, posters or all of these, depending on the issue.
We regularly carry out consultation exercises before taking decisions on council services and strategies - here you can find out information on current consultations.
A direct feedback form is included in each consultation.
Gambling Policy 2025 - 2028
The Gambling Act 2005 requires that High Peak Borough Council prepare and publish a Statement of Principles every three years.
This Statement sets out how the Authority intends to exercise its functions under the Act and the principles it intends to apply. It will also provide clarity for licensing applicants and residents.
The amendments to this Draft Statement are detailed in red in the document.
Draft HPBC Gambling Policy 2025 - 2028 (PDF, 639 KB)
Comments in regards to the above can be submitted either in writing to the Licensing Department, PO Box 136, Buxton, SK17 1AQ or via e-mail to licensing@highpeak.gov.uk
The deadline for receipt of your response is 13 December 2024.
All responses where a name and postal address have been provided will be taken into consideration and will be made public. If you do not wish your identity to be divulged, please make this clear in your response
Animal Licensing Policy
High Peak Borough Council are keen to hear your views on the draft Animal Licensing policy which is currently under consultation.
The council is the authorised authority for issuing licences under the Licensing of Activities Involving Animals Regulations 2018.
The draft policy has been prepared in accordance with statutory guidance for the licensing of animals under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and The Animals (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2023.
It also adheres to the guidance and provisions of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 and the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.
Please make sure you read the draft policy below before commenting.
Draft Animal Licensing Policy (PDF, 365 KB)
Responses to the consultation must be received by 29 January 2025 either by email Animal-Licensing@highpeak.gov.uk or post High Peak Borough Council, PO Box 136, Buxton, SK17 1AQ