High Peak Borough Council

Robert Largan, High Peak MP (Photo credit: Richard Townshend Photography)

Robert Largan Column: Back campaign for better public toilets across our area

Nigel Barrow, 78, of Ollersett Avenue in New Mills, suffered life-threatening injuries in the blast on Tuesday and was airlifted to Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.

Council leader’s thoughts are with family of pensioner after bungalow explosion

A reader has written in to talk about getting frustrated at some of High Peak Borough Council's decisions.

Letter: You really couldn't make it up when it comes to council's actions

Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion this morning.
Image: William Lailey / SWNS

Photos show aftermath of suspected gas explosion in Derbyshire town

Inside The Space which people can rent out for pop up shops and galleries. Photo High Peak Borough Council

New space created for small businesses, pop up shops and galleries in Buxton

A date has been set for referendum for Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale residents to vote on Local Plan. Photo Jason Chadwick

Referendum date for new Whaley Bridge Local Plan proposal

Dinting Vale, At Glossop. Image: Google

Buxton motorists face new rules as council outlines air quality zone

Aldi is relocating, with the old site being redevloped as a McDonald's.. Picture : Buxton Advertiser

Buxton shoppers to get new Aldi as superstore makes way for McDonald’s

Residents at the planning meeting, held at The Pavilion Gardens, in Buxton, applauded when the [lanning application was refused.

High Peak council refuses housing scheme over concerns for biodiversity

A new McDonald’s restaurant and drive-through service has been given the go-ahead to be built near Buxton town centre despite concerns for health and noise and that it might become a magnet for ‘boy-racers’. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Council gives the go-ahead for a McDonald’s near Buxton town centre

Heavy rain from Storm Babet has caused the River Wye has burst its banks and flooded Buxton's Ashwood Park. Photo Zoie Campbell

Storm Babet brings almost the 'wettest day this century' in Buxton

The development of Buxton' s Market Street Car Park is being discussed by High Peak Borough Council. Photo Jason Chadwick

Discussions continue on Buxton's Market Street Car Park development

Plans have been submitted to covert the former failing and now closed Portland Nursing Home into 13 apartments.

Plans for former Buxton care home

Travellers who set up camp at a High Peak supermarket have now been moved on. Photo Robert Largan

Travellers at High Peak supermarket moved on

Matt Taylor stood outside 10 Downing Street ready to go and talk to the Prime Minister's Advisors about the issues with artificial intelligence in the music industry. Photo submitted

Buxton music producer's trip to Downing Street

The Silverlands, home of Buxton FC. Photo Jason Chadwick

More improvements planned for Buxton FC

Leo Mycock on the Pavilion Gardens lake earlier this week. (Photo: Jason Chadwick)

High Peak council issues update on Buxton park algae after volunteer clean-up

Councillor Damien Greenhalgh, Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure outside the newly renovated shops in Buxton. Photo High Peak Borough Council

Spring Gardens shops get facelift

The results of the Transition Buxton Sustainability Survey are now in. Photo submitted

Sustainability survey results in for the High Peak

Cllr Kath Sizeland at Chapel's Market Cross. Photo Jason Chadwick

Market cross fenced off over safety concerns

Mark Ramsden landlord of the Soldier Dick. Photo Jason Chadwick

200-year-old High Peak pub will become six flats and two houses

Concerns have been raised by Buxton Civic Association regarding the planning application to build 116 homes at Hogshaw near Fairfield. Pic Jason Chadwick

Buxton Civic Association warn new development could increase flooding

High Peak Halls, in Buxton, where hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed

Council denies ‘collusion’ over university asylum housing plans

Dozens of people gathered to protest outside Buxton Methodist Church

Council condemns "unsuitable" asylum plans amid protests

High Peak Halls, in Buxton, where hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed

University to resubmit asylum housing proposals

MP Robert Largan has told the University of Derby to "go back to the drawing board" with their proposals

Asylum seeker housing plans abandoned last minute

The application to build a McDonald's in Buxton will be discussed next month.

McDondald's in Buxton to be discussed by council next month

The University of Derby's Halls of Residence which are the subject of a planning application will be discussed at a planning meeting in August and officers have recommended councillors refuse the application.

Asylum application for former Buxton halls of residence recommended for refusal

The University of Derby's Halls of Residence which are the subject of a controversial planning application. Pic Jason Chadwick.

New date for meeting to discuss new Buxton asylum seeker centre

The restaurant owners want to convert the former dining space into extra residential space for themselves now they have retired.

Plans to convert former Buxton restaurant

Representatives for the Friends of Hogshaw campaign group delivering the petition to High Peak Borough Council on Monday.

Buxton group submits petition from hundreds of residents against housing plans

Furness COGS new pavilion

Residents invited to opening of High Peak community pavilion

Town crier Bill Weston with representatives from Transition Buxton and plastic champions from across the town.

Buxton awarded plastic free community status after drive to eliminate waste

Inside New Mills Heritage Centre at High Lea Hall. Pic New Mills Town Council

Town Council's new plans for heritage centre

Barratt Homes has submitted an application to build 116 homes on the land at Hogshaw in Fairfield.

Plans submitted for 116 homes on Hogshaw

Waterfowl in the Pavilion Gardens Buxton. Pic Jason Chadwick

Calls to improve Buxton's Pavilion Gardens

The former Buxton Water site which was purchased with the hope of being the site of Buxton's new hospital. Pic Jason Chadwick

Buxton's new hospital plans halted after missing out on government funding

Jodrell Road Play Area Whaley Bridge. Pic Jason Chadwick

New playground for Whaley Bridge

Volunteers from the Vision4Whaley steering group promoting the consultation for the new neighbourhood plan.

New local plan for Whaley Bridge submitted

Voters in the High Peak Borough Council helped Labour councillors increase their power base at the local authority as they secured 29 seats in the Local Elections.

Labour extends its powerbase in the High Peak Borough Council election

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Willows Day Nursery into six apartments. Pic Jason Chadwick

Planning application to convert former Buxton nursery to apartments

The Rural England Prosperity Fund is intended to help grow countryside economies and support their residents.

High Peak receives £400,000 from Government fund for rural development

Plans to convert empty space above Cex into residential apartments has been submitted to High Peak Borough Council. Pic google

New lease of life empty space above Buxton shop

THe High Peak Together Event is happening at the Octagon, in Buxton's Pavilion Gardens on 19th April

High Peak event to help residents improve their health and wellbeing

New tourism strategy aims to get people travelling to the beautiful Peak District. Pic Jason Chadwick

New tourism plan unveiled for High Peak

Dan Capper, centre, was out on the campaign trail with High Peak MP Robert Largan in March.

High Peak council candidate declares independence