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𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧!
Today's services across High Peak are threadbare and unreliable. We need to get this sorted. I'll demand change when I meet with them next week.
I’m in Glossop at Bradbury House until 3pm for my cost of living drop-in event. Hope you can join us for free advice from a range of organisations and a cuppa!
𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
I've been out selling Poppies to the good people of Chapel-en-le-Frith this morning.

Please do support the Royal British Legion  and our veterans by buying a Poppy as we enter this period of remembrance.
Yesterday I spoke in the debate about introducing new employment rights for workers in High Peak and across the country. 

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill delivers on a key manifesto pledge and will provide the biggest step forward in workers’ rights in a generation.

I chose to focus on the vital reforms the Bill will deliver for young families and in particular new mums in High Peak.
𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧v𝐞𝐫s𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 💬
The High Peak Labour team and I were out in Buxton last night speaking with people on their doorsteps. Big thanks to all those that spoke with us.
UPDATE: GAMESLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE 

So pleased that closely working with the Helen Thornhill, Danny McLoughlin and Mike Greenwood of the Gamesley Community Group, the local Councils and Cllrs Damien Greenhalgh and Anthony E. Mckeown that we have restored community access and use of the centre once again.

The great news is it looks like we're going to have a sustainable future for Gamesley Community & Sports Centre owned by the local community.
𝐁𝐔𝐗𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘
A busy surgery in Buxton today with a variety of issues raised and support requested. My team and I hold regular MP Advice surgeries across the High Peak. To book a confidential appointment please:

📧 Jon.Pearce.MP@parliament.uk
☎️ 01298 918189
𝐏𝐌𝐐 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐬

Today I raised the devastating Tory council care home closure plans with the Prime Minister. I mentioned the plight of a dementia patient facing the potential closure of a day centre in New Mills. The Jubilee Centre is on the list of care homes and day centres that could be closed if Conservative-led Derbyshire County Council implements its proposals.
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

I met with local campaigners and sports groups earlier this summer and again at my recent Hayfield surgery about the proposed developments at the New Mills Leisure Centre.

I welcome the multi million pound investment in the Centre by High Peak Borough Council, but I've written to them to encourage them to carry out a full public consultation and the widest range of options.

I'll keep you updated.
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐋'𝐒 "𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘" 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

Temporary traffic lights shouldn't be having 3rd birthday parties. The Council needs to act and recover the cost from the homeowner.
I hold regular MP Advice Surgeries all across High Peak. Tonight's surgery was in the village of Hope.  If I can help you please do get in touch:

📧 Jon.Pearce.MP@parliament.uk
🌐 www.jon4highpeak.com
I hold regular MP Advice Surgeries all across High Peak. Tonight's surgery was in the village of Hope.  If I can help you please do get in touch:

📧 Jon.Pearce.MP@parliament.uk
🌐 www.jon4highpeak.com
‼️ 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞

There’s a community group that is ready, willing and able to take over the Gamesley Community Centre. 

Derbyshire County Council needs to step up, do the deal and get the doors back open again!
Here until 4pm today. Come get advice or say Hi.
📺 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤

I was a guest on ITV's Granada Debate programme last week, where I highlighted the 50% increase in child poverty in High Peak, the failure of the previous Conservative government to deal with it and the new Labour Government’s mission to make sure every child has the best possible start in life.

You can watch the whole programme here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2024-09-09/can-politicians-help-southport-rebuild-after-stabbings-and-riots
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞

I’m marshalling at The Great Kinder Beer Barrel Challenge today.

Do come along to Edale to join in the fun. There is food, drink, music and a bouncy castle!
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Thanks to everyone that attended my cost of living drop-in event in Glossop and to the local charities and agencies that were there. Congratulations to Shelia Gleadhill who won a hamper after taking part in the mini quiz on the "play your shopping cards right" table run by community volunteer Lucy Hudson ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to everyone that attended my cost of living drop-in event in Glossop and to the local charities and agencies that were there. Congratulations to Shelia Gleadhill who won a hamper after taking part in the mini quiz on the play your shopping cards right table run by community volunteer Lucy HudsonImage attachmentImage attachment

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice in our area. Snowy conditions are expected to start in early evening and last through until mid morning on Tuesday. This could lead to travel disruption in the Peak District.

Keep up with any disruption by logging onto www.Derbyshire.gov.uk/snow and please check www.nationalrail.co.uk to make sure your train service is running during the cold snap.
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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice in our area. Snowy conditions are expected to start in early evening and last through until mid morning on Tuesday. This could lead to travel disruption in the Peak District. 

Keep up with any disruption by logging onto www.Derbyshire.gov.uk/snow and please check www.nationalrail.co.uk to make sure your train service is running during the cold snap.

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Two trains cancelled today from Buxton and it was not even snowing yet. Tommy mores kids getting home late again.

Ask the farmers to help you out

Note unusual for Northern rail.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦

On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the Armistice was signed, bringing about the conclusion of the First World War. Armistice Day has been a moment to remember the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces in all conflicts since, from the Second World War to Iraq and Afghanistan. Together, we honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe in conflicts through the years.

It was a great honour to lay a wreath at the Hadfield Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. It was wonderful to see the whole community come together from Brownies and cubs to distinguished veterans and everyone in-between.

I also had representatives lay wreaths on my behalf in Glossop, Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Whaley Bridge and New Mills.

On these occasions I always think about the man in the photo at the top of my parents’ stairs. My Great Grandfather, who was awarded the Distinguish Conduct Medal in the First World War and my Uncle Ron who served in the Second World War.

Sadly, I never got to meet either of them, but I will always remember their service. And Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
As we remember the service of our veterans, I passionately believe we must also do everything we can to support our service men and women keeping us safe around the world today.

I am so pleased that we have already delivered the largest pay rise to our Armed Forces in over 20 years. Ensuring for the first time ever that every member of our Armed Forces is paid at least the living wage.

I was also delighted to hear Keir Starmer at Labour Party Conference announce action to support veterans into secure homes by ensuring those who have served our nation are prioritised for social housing. Homes for Heroes is the least they deserve.
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𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦

On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the Armistice was signed, bringing about the conclusion of the First World War. Armistice Day has been a moment to remember the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces in all conflicts since, from the Second World War to Iraq and Afghanistan. Together, we honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe in conflicts through the years. 

It was a great honour to lay a wreath at the Hadfield Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. It was wonderful to see the whole community come together from Brownies and cubs to distinguished veterans and everyone in-between. 

I also had representatives lay wreaths on my behalf in Glossop, Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Whaley Bridge and New Mills.

On these occasions I always think about the man in the photo at the top of my parents’ stairs. My Great Grandfather, who was awarded the Distinguish Conduct Medal in the First World War and my Uncle Ron who served in the Second World War.

Sadly, I never got to meet either of them, but I will always remember their service. And Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
As we remember the service of our veterans, I passionately believe we must also do everything we can to support our service men and women keeping us safe around the world today. 

I am so pleased that we have already delivered the largest pay rise to our Armed Forces in over 20 years. Ensuring for the first time ever that every member of our Armed Forces is paid at least the living wage.

I was also delighted to hear Keir Starmer at Labour Party Conference announce action to support veterans into secure homes by ensuring those who have served our nation are prioritised for social housing. Homes for Heroes is the least they deserve.

Glad the event went so well. Thanks to everyone at Crossroads Derbyshire for all that do for victims of domestic violence, especially women and girls.

Thanks too to Jo and Sally from my office, I'm fortunate to have such a fantastic staff team.
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Glad the event went so well. Thanks to everyone at Crossroads Derbyshire for all that do for victims of domestic violence, especially women and girls. 

Thanks too to Jo and Sally from my office, Im fortunate to have such a fantastic staff team.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Just have a look at the difference between domestic violence, which you said they deal with, and domestic abuse, which they actually deal with.

Fantastic news for local residents and businesses on our high streets.

Well done to our High Peak Labour Group councillors for securing this 👇🏼🚗 🅿️ 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 🅿️🚗

Once again High Peak Labour councillors on High Peak Borough Council have secured free car parking in all Council car parks every Saturday in December.

Additionally, parking will be free for the Christmas lights switch-ons in Glossop, on 23rd November and New Mills, 30th November.

#shoplocal #LabourCouncillors #OnYourSide
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Fantastic news for local residents and businesses on our high streets.

Well done to our High Peak Labour councillors for securing this 👇🏼

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Don't take praise for something someone else achieved. This has been in effect for a number of years.

Great news!!!!! we’re taking a tiny bit less off you.

Crikey, well done indeed. Shame it's so expensive for the other 361 days of the year. Bet there's no congratulations when the council tax is renewed 🙄

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧!
Today's services across High Peak are threadbare and unreliable. We need to get this sorted. I'll demand change when I meet with them next week.
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Great to meet with Claire Ward - East Midlands Mayor in Glossop this morning to discuss regional economic priorities, including transport, tourism and green energy & technologies. ... See MoreSee Less

Great to meet with Claire Ward - East Midlands Mayor in Glossop this morning to discuss regional economic priorities, including transport, tourism and green energy & technologies.

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Please ask her what she is doing to support businesses in Whaley Bridge - many of whom are really struggling. I’d be interested to understand the details of what either of you have done to support our town.

Please ask her to speak to Andy in GM and Howard in London about neuroinclusion at work. I am vocal in Glossop on this. I have a big day job and as a result I am assumed to be influential for Glossop on schools, the NHS and work for neurodivergent cohorts. I would love Claire to step up into leadership in this space Andy and Howard will absolutely support her. They made that commitment at the Labour Party Fringe Event I organised. I cannot sustain the asks.

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I’m in Glossop at Bradbury House until 3pm for my cost of living drop-in event. Hope you can join us for free advice from a range of organisations and a cuppa! ... See MoreSee Less

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14 years of the country being run into the ground can’t be undone overnight, keep up the good work Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

It would be preferable to political meetings if TV licences remained free and winter fuel allowance was still in place. Oh well, at least we have lower interest rates for savers, almost no local policing other than 'send us your CCTV after you've been robbed", and the entire Hope Valley being inundated with litter, illegal BBQs, terrible parking, speeding... Yet very little policing, and endlessly increasing council tax. We are not getting the services for which we're paying. Time to make our service providers accountable for what they do, or we should stop paying - all of us

Hope the heating is on

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𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

This report makes for disappointing but unsurprising reading and validates what so many High Peak families with SEND children have been saying to me for such a long time.

I have been contacted by so many parents and carers desperate for help in accessing appropriate SEND provision for their child, and it is a regular topic of concern at my advice surgeries, on the doorstep and in my post and emails.

So many of our young people are denied the support they need to succeed, some missing months of schooling, and so many families are in distress.

Despite the council spending over £500,000 on consultants, we are still hearing from parents and carers facing unacceptably long waits for assessment and poor-quality Education and Health and Care (EHC) plans.

The result is that more and more of our children and young people are being without a suitable school place.

It is vital that these failures are addressed as an absolute priority by the Conservative leadership at Derbyshire County Council. Labour’s Derbyshire MPs, county councillors and I will be working every day to ensure every child in High Peak and Derbyshire has access to the education they deserve.

Conservative incompetence is ruining the lives and the futures of so many children and they have driven parents and carers to despair.
I would like to see someone actually take responsibility for what they have done to these families.

An apology would be a good start but nowhere near enough.
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𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

This report makes for disappointing but unsurprising reading and validates what so many High Peak families with SEND children have been saying to me for such a long time. 

I have been contacted by so many parents and carers desperate for help in accessing appropriate SEND provision for their child, and it is a regular topic of concern at my advice surgeries, on the doorstep and in my post and emails.

So many of our young people are denied the support they need to succeed, some missing months of schooling, and so many families are in distress.

Despite the council spending over £500,000 on consultants, we are still hearing from parents and carers facing unacceptably long waits for assessment and poor-quality Education and Health and Care (EHC) plans. 

The result is that more and more of our children and young people are being without a suitable school place.

It is vital that these failures are addressed as an absolute priority by the Conservative leadership at Derbyshire County Council. Labour’s Derbyshire MPs, county councillors and I will be working every day to ensure every child in High Peak and Derbyshire has access to the education they deserve.

Conservative incompetence is ruining the lives and the futures of so many children and they have driven parents and carers to despair. 
I would like to see someone actually take responsibility for what they have done to these families.  

An apology would be a good start but nowhere near enough.

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Well said, Jon, but please can we see some evidence that Bridget Phillipson is listening to the primary stakeholders in education, i.e. kids and parents to ensure that meaningful changes are made. The misguided focus on attendance and parent shaming that has initially come from the DfE since labour took power had been disappointing. There has been a recent shift in message, but still I see posts about talking to schools and academy leaders, and existing polarising players in the edusphere, but no engagement with parents and those with lived experience of the current educational climate. It is vital that you ensure your constituents voices are heard at the highest level. SEND crisis is a symptom of wider problems with mainstream education and funding. I know we discussed this before you were elected. Whilst I appreciate the focus is evidently on early years, too many teenagers are at risk of failing to meet their potential and leaving school without the right mix of skills to succeed in adulthood. This is an urgent issue which needs radical change now. How are the views of parents and children going to shape national educational policy?

There is also a lot of children with places but unfortunately can’t get transport to and from school

Never received an apology… not even from the school that started it all.

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