There is information here regarding the location of the High Peak, key facts, communications, major investments and how we can help you to invest here.
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A 30-page investment guide to the High Peak, entitled Prosper in High Peak, is available. To request a hard copy, please phone 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400, or e-mail customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.
The Borough lies at the north western tip of Derbyshire within the East Midlands. Approximately two thirds of the administrative area of the High Peak is within the Peak District National Park, but 93% of the High Peak’s population along with its five major towns, all lie outside the National Park boundaries.
The Borough works closely with partners to support the continued prosperity of the area, particularly Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Economic Partnership.
The Office for National Statistics (External website**) provides a number of statistics and data in relation to High Peak. It is possible to view the latest Labour Market Profile (External website**) for High Peak on the site.
Another source of data on the local economy and strategic plans for the area is Derbyshire Economy Partnership (DEP) (External website**). A profile of the High Peak can also be obtained from the Audit Commission (External website**).
the High Peak lies at the centre of the M1-M62-M60 motorway network. There are two major cross-Pennine routes through the High Peak, the A57 (Manchester/Sheffield) and A628 (Manchester/Barnsley) linking the M67 and M1. In addition the A6/A625 (Manchester/Chesterfield M1) route is the prevailing route for transport to Nottingham/Derby and South East.
The settlements of Glossop, Hadfield and Dinting, Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills, Dove Holes, Furness Vale, Whaley Bridge, and Buxton are served by rail link to Manchester, whilst the Hope Valley, New Mills and Chinley lie on the Manchester to Sheffield line.
Manchester International Airport, the only global gateway to Northern England currently connects over 19 million passengers to over 200 destinations - more than any other UK airport. The airport is only 30 minutes from Glossop and 45 minutes from Buxton. Manchester Airport has won prestigious industry recognition for customer service, and holds the title Best UK Airport (2011). The airport also has awards for safe parking, environmental practice awards and services over 200 worldwide destinations are serviced by 65 airlines and dedicated freighters.
Manchester Airport World Freight Terminal can accommodate all types of freight and passenger aircraft, and has all the facilities required to offer worldwide carriage around the clock. It is served by nearly 100 freight forwarders and on site agents and currently handles in excess of 170,000 tonnes of freight per year. Facilities include a dedicated chiller unit, a Border Inspection Post and five transit shed operators: British Airways Regional Cargo, Swissport Cargo Services, Menzies World Cargo, Plane Handling and Servisair.
For further information re Manchester Airport's World Freight Terminal, Manchester Airport Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3000 www.manchesterairport.co.uk (External website**)
We're working hard to improve broadband services and work closely with Derbyshire County Council who lead on this issue. We believe access to super-fast broadband is vital to improve life for residents and it is vital for business growth and long term job creation in the district.
Derbyshire County Council is undertaking a survey of residents and businesses (External website**) until April 2012 so that they can prioritise demand and target government investment including the £7.3 million Government pledge to support broadband in the County.
Useful links
What is my broadband speed? (External website**)
What is superfast broadband? (External website**)
Rural community broadband fund (External website**)
As a Local Authority officially recognised as ‘Excellent’ and who won the Local Government Chronicle's principal award, ‘Council of the Year’ in 2007, High Peak Borough Council exists to ensure the Borough is a good place to live and work. The Council, together with its partners, works to promote the High Peak as a location for growth in start-up and new businesses and encourages conditions for business development and expansion.
The High Peak’s market towns have undergone one of the most extensive regeneration and investment programmes in rural England with multi-million pound investment taking place. Between 2000 and 2010 High Peak Borough Council has awarded £20.5 million of external funding to support £40 million of investment in the Borough’s built heritage.
The Buxton Crescent & Spa project is seeing £32m being invested in the refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed building, delivering an 80 bed 4/5 star hotel and thermal day spa, coupled with boutique shops, tea rooms and visitor attraction. The opening of the University of Derby campus has also brought multi million pound investment into the town, together with up to 5,000 new students and associated jobs.
The Pavilion Gardens complex and Gardens have undergone a multi-million pound conservation led investment. The complex which hosts a diverse programme of fairs, markets and events now incorporates the tourist information centre, a restaurant specialising in local sourced products together with an award winning gallery and retail area, selling local arts, crafts and other products. The Pavilion Arts Centre is a new venue which incorporates a studio theatre and conference facility.
Derbyshire Economic Partnership (DEP)
The function of DEP is to bring together business, community, government agencies and local authorities to influence government policy and support the sustainable economic prosperity of Derbyshire. Its purpose is to develop economic strategy, determine priorities for investment and delivery, oversee performance and represent Derbyshire’s economic interests with one voice. DEP has funding schemes available and works with its private sector board to respond to the area’s needs. Contact: PO Box 6512, Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3YS. Tel: 01773 514970; Email: enquiries@derbyshireeconomicpartnership.org.uk; Website: www.derbyshireeconomicpartnership.org.uk/