People and communities
Find out more information on the Localism act, community safety and community projects
Councillors' Initiative Fund
Grants are available from the Councillors' Initiative Fund for residents and local groups to encourage beneficial community activity
High Peak Community Lottery
High Peak Community Lottery is a weekly online lottery. All funds raised go to good causes that benefit the local community in High Peak.
Climate Change
High Peak Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency on October 15th 2019
Culture Strategy
We are developing a cultural strategy, which will set out a vision for how Arts, Heritage, and Culture will shape the lives and businesses in our area.
Glossop's Halls
Glossop has a number of landmark public buildings including the Town Hall, Market Hall, and the Municipal Buildings. Management of these buildings is now open to local community and volunteer groups
Equality and diversity
Equality legislation means that all councils have a duty to publish information about how they are meeting the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010
Localism Act
The Localism Act 2011 was introduced so that power could be passed from central government to individuals, communities and local councils
Manchester Credit Union
Anyone living, or working in the High Peak can become a member of the Manchester Credit Union
Gypsies and travellers
It is illegal to camp on land if you don't have the owners permission.
Digital Switchover
Between now and 2025 Openreach are removing all old analogue lines (analogue lines are also often referred to as copper wire connections used by most old telephone services) public switched telephone network (PSTN) to a fully digital network across the UK.
Arts, Heritage and Culture Grants
Grants for capital investment in arts, culture and heritage activity in the High Peak.