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Fresh designs have been unveiled for the next stage of improvements at Glossop’s much-loved Manor Park, setting out a bold and inclusive vision for a new community-led space designed to be enjoyed by teenagers, adults and families alike. High Peak Borough Council has already delivered upgrades to the toddler play area and replaced equipment in

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is celebrating after securing a £248,700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ensuring the Trust can continue to protect, share and celebrate the town’s rich spa heritage while creating new opportunities for local people. The two-year delivery programme, made possible by National Lottery players, will strengthen the Trust’s long-term sustainability

Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm Location: Hayfield Cricket Club, Church Street, Hayfield, SK22 2JE Parents, carers, and anyone working with children and young people are invited to a free session on online safety – offering practical tools and knowledge to help keep kids safe in the digital world. The event

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has launched his first ever High Peak Dog of the Year competition – inviting local dog owners to show off their four-legged friends while raising money for a good cause. Dog lovers across the constituency are encouraged to submit a photo and a fun “Doggy CV” highlighting their pet’s personality,

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) will take the next bold step towards transforming travel across the region as it prepares to hold the first meeting of its new Transport & Digital Connectivity Committee. This milestone meeting will bring members together to shape an ambitious vision for the Mayor’s Transport Plan, including: Reimagining public

Community projects across the East Midlands can now access free support through a new initiative launched by the region’s Mayor. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has officially launched Match My Project – a digital marketplace designed to connect grassroots community organisations with businesses willing to offer funding, resources, or expertise. The scheme, funded

New Mills’ Blythe House Hospice shop has been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards 2025 for the East Midlands – and the winner will now be chosen by public vote. Run by the Charity Retail Association, the awards celebrate the vital role charity shops play in local communities, far beyond selling second-hand bargains.

New Mills Fashion Week returns this autumn (1–8 October 2025), bringing a week of creative, sustainable fashion events organised by local community group the New Mills FashionActivistas. The group, founded during lockdown by women passionate about style but concerned about the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion, has been running free fashion events for

Gamesley has been named one of ten priority areas across the East Midlands set to benefit from a new £3 million Community Development Fund, launched by Labour’s East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward. The Mayor’s Community Development Fund, announced on Thursday (4 September) in Gamesley alongside Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon and

High Peak renters will soon have access to free and impartial advice to help them get essential repairs carried out in their homes. A new advice service, funded by High Peak Borough Council and delivered by Derbyshire Law Centre, will launch with a drop-in session at the Octagon Lounge, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, on Thursday 11