High Peak volunteers thanked for playing critical role during pandemic

Vital volunteers in the High Peak have been thanked for the critical role they have played in their local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

It’s Volunteers’ Week this week so there’s no better time to not only recognise the work they are doing to support people through this period but also their invaluable contributions to our society at all other times.

The Mayor of High Peak has taken the opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who selflessly gives their time to help others.

Mayor councillor Ed Kelly said: “The coronavirus situation has affected all of us in some way but, for me, one of the biggest positives to come out of it is how so many people have responded to the crisis and their willingness to help others in difficult times.

“I want to shine a spotlight on the people who are often overlooked but who we could not cope without. The countless acts of kindness and neighbourly spirit have been simply inspiring.”

Council Leader, councillor Anthony Mckeown, added his own tribute.

He said: “Volunteers’ Week is an annual event to highlight the enormous impact our volunteers make day in, day out.

“This year, with the impact of Covid-19, we have even more volunteers to thank with individuals and groups doing everything from checking on their neighbours and making sure the most vulnerable have the food and medicines they need, to being a much-welcomed, friendly voice on the telephone.

“Our care and support for each other has been truly humbling.

“Together with the mayor, I want to say an enormous thank you to those heroes across the High Peak who give up their time to help others.

“You are the lifeblood of our borough and we genuinely appreciate all you do – it does not go unrecognised.”