High Peak Borough Council

Our Wildlife Meadows are really starting to grow! See if you can spot any of these wildflowers in the areas.

The closing date for submitting your community organisations application for the Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund is the 31 July 2025! Find out more about this fund and apply online at highpeak.gov.uk/Towns-Villages…

Thousands of people across Derbyshire have been having their say about the future of local councils. Don't miss out, make sure you have your say too!! Complete the survey online at bit.ly/Derbyshire-con… Closing date: 10 August 2025

Make sure you have your say on our culture strategy! The closing date for the survey is 11 August - go online and fill it in, it won't take long 👍 highpeak.gov.uk/article/7916/C…

Some of us love a good soak in the bath! However if we swop 1 or 2 baths a week for a 4 minute shower we can help reduce water usage, reduce energy use and bills, and reduce CO2 emissions.

Closing your curtains (or blinds) during the afternoon which is hottest part of the day, is a great way to help keep your home cool during summer.

Get your wildlife detective hats on and look for nature whilst you're out and about this summer holiday! Trying to find something in nature for each colour of the rainbow is a great activity to do with children 🌈

Free - Nature Family Day event - Saturday 26 July, Granby Park Road, 11am - 2pm. Come along and join us for fun-filled nature activities!

Dandelions are essential for supporting pollinators in early spring when there aren't many other flowers about. The seeds are also a great food source for birds! See if you can spot any in the Wildlife Meadows.

Pick-Fit can help physical fitness, boost your mental health, contribute to maintaining a clean environment and support wildlife. Earn a free week at the leisure centre to use on the gym or pool just by taking part! Find out more and register for FREE highpeak.gov.uk/Pick-Fit

If you're out walking the dog make sure you clean up after them. Don't just leave it for someone else to clear up or step in! If there's no bin nearby then walk it home with you. You can report dog fouling online highpeak.gov.uk/dog-fouling

Looking for additional funding for your business? Check out our Business Funding Finder highpeak.gov.uk/article/286/Bu… We have information on over 30 grants available to businesses so whether it's farming innovation or apprenticeship grants you're after, check it out!

This summer holiday, why not plan some nature activities to do with children. Making a bug hotel or a bird box is a fab way to help nature in our gardens. Visit wildlifetrusts.org/actions for more activities.

We are currently consulting on the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy. The end of the consultation period for this consultation is 30 September 2025. Read the draft policy and find out more online at highpeak.gov.uk/article/227/Li…

Thousands of people across Derbyshire have been having their say about the future of the local councils that deliver their services. Make sure you have your say online at bit.ly/Derbyshire-con… The public consultation runs until 10 August.

There are over 30 business grants listed on our website. So whether it's science and innovation, or tourism and apprenticeship grants you're after, check out our Business Funding Finder! highpeak.gov.uk/article/286/Bu…

We've seen the absolute devastation a disposable BBQ or wildfire can cause in our beautiful countryside, not only to the landscape but to the wildlife and livestock that lives there too. If you're heading out, pack a picnic NOT a BBQ and visit responsibly this summer!

There's still time to get your applications in for the Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund! The closing date for submitting your grant application is the 31 July 2025. Find out more and apply online at highpeak.gov.uk/Towns-Villages…

If you want to help wildlife in your garden but aren't sure where to start, visit the Wildlife Trust website as they have all the information you need! It's full of tips and helpful information on what nature needs in our gardens. wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-st…

Did you know - a dishwasher uses the same amount of water and energy whether it's full or not? Make sure you fill the racks to get the most out of the water and energy used and only wash full loads.