Category: News

The National Trust is running a survey asking for feedback from residents in the Peak Park on the impacts we experience from visitor numbers.  The information from this survey will be used to shape plans they are making for an application for Landscape Recovery funding through which they hope to deliver enhanced outcomes in the High Peak for both nature and people.  To contribute to their survey go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CWY75JV

The Peak District National Park are currently consulting on planning policy and policy directions which will be laid out in their Local Plan Review.  There are a number of ways of participating, including through attending open sessions in Bakewell on 11 November and 26 November.  For more information go to https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/news/current-news/local-plan-november-2025

Breedon are going to submit two new planning applications this autumn. They want to extend the limestone quarry and to set up a solar farm in the former western shale quarry on their site. There will be a public exhibition about the proposals in Loxley Hall on 24th and 25th September. Please do go along to find out more and to comment on the proposals.

As previously mentioned there is an ongoing process initiated by central government which will lead to a complete reorganization of local government. At this moment, there are multiple options being debated about what will replace the High Peak Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council.  For more information on the options, and to express your views on this issue, there is a consultation currently being run by DCC (closing on 19 August) at: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have-your-say/consultation-search/consultation-details/local-government-reorganisation-in-derby-and-derbyshire.aspx.  This is only one stage in what will be an extended process leading ultimately to elections to the new local authorities which are planned to take place in 2027.

Derbyshire County Council are currently seeking feedback on an Active Travel Masterplan which has been developed to encourage and support ease of movement around the Hope Valley.  Significant changes are proposed in this plan, including the creation of a multi-user route (one which supports pedestrian, bicycle and wheelchair users) connecting Castleton, Hope and Bamford, based on changes to the existing roadside pavements. Go to https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport-roads/transport-plans/sustainable-travel/active-travel-masterplans/active-travel-masterplans.aspx to see and respond to these proposals.

The B6049 Brough Road will be closed on three dates in September - Sunday 7th, 14th and 21st, from 9 am to 6 pm, to carry out essential gas works.

The long-awaited repair work on Mytham Bridge (next to the Hope Valley Garden Centre and the turn-off for Shatton) is starting on Monday 23rd June.  The road will remain open with the existing traffic light controls while the work is undertaken, which is expected to take around 15 weeks.  Once the repairs have been completed, the lights will finally be removed. More information can be found on the DCC website at https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport-roads/roads-traffic/mytham-bridge/mytham-bridge.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawLJCG1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgPuPU-LrIXf9IHcaYugCAv649DZ1y6TGUWzqPyMP2xQSHszxnig88995aGP_aem_X4qkl3lAZzJYyGZf5hXzZA .

At a number of dates yet to be determined but between 21 July and 8 August, the A6187 between Sickleholme and Hathersage will be closed overnight, from 7 pm to 5 am.

Thursday 8th May will mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, the formal acceptance by the Allies of the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany's armed forces.  To mark the occasion we will be putting up bunting in the village centre.  Many thanks to both councillors and others who have volunteered for this task.

In line with our regular practice, we will be holding two annual meetings in the coming weeks.  Hope residents are invited to attend the annual meeting taking place at 7.00 pm immediately prior to the normal Parish Council meeting on Monday 12 May at the Old School in School Lane (see attached link for more information: Parish Meeting 2025).  Aston residents are invited to attend the annual meeting taking place in the Travellers Rest at 7.30 pm on Monday 28th April.