Peak District Local Plan
The Peak District National Park Authority is reviewing the Local Plan and is about to undertake a statutory consultation. As part of this process, they will be holding a number of drop in consultation events, including ones in Hathersage Memorial Hall on 10 October (3 pm to 8 pm) and in Hope Sports Club on 15 October (1 pm to 5 pm).
High Peak MP plans surgery in Hope
We understand that Jon Pearce, the new MP for High Peak, is planning to hold a surgery in Hope on October 4th. We don't have details on time and location at this point, but his Facebook page invites constituents to email him at Jon.Pearce.MP@parliament.uk to arrange a time for a consultation if you have an issue you want to raise with him. He comments: 'My surgeries are private and confidential and are by appointment only to ensure people can have the time and space to share the issues they need advice or help with.'
62 Buxton to Castleton bus service
Residents will no doubt already have noticed that since the end of June this service has been in operation, connecting Hope, Edale, Castleton, Chapel, Dove Holes and Buxton. As far as we are aware, this will be a permanent new service. For a full timetable click here: Buxton to Hope bus service
Brough roadworks
Following the recent public information session at Bradwell Memorial Hall, the date is fast approaching on which the main road through Brough will be closed to traffic (from 17 June, for up to three months). Extensive signage is planned to route traffic by a detour via Hathersage, Surprise View and round to Baslow (separate works are being undertaken at Grindleford during an overlapping time period).
Old Hall Hotel
The Old Hall Hotel has filed an application to extend its licensing hours. A detailed discussion of this issue took place at the Parish Council on 8 July and is recorded in the minutes of that meeting. Both Rick Ellison and the licensing officer have confirmed that performance of music in a tent or marquee will continue to require a special licence.