Glossop Chronicle

Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to increase its share of residents’ council tax for the next financial year by 4.9%.

The future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre has moved a step closer to a final decision as Derbyshire County Council met to debate its 2026-27 budget and wider financial plans.

A local charity that’s been quietly transforming lives for nearly three decades continues to make a difference by turning unwanted furniture into fresh starts for families across Glossopdale and the High Peak.

The Glossop Chronicle has this week announced the appointment of Claire Webber as its new Editor, following her promotion within the Not Really Here Group.

UK charity ‘Music in Hospitals & Care’ have brought the soothing benefits of live music to children, their families and staff at Reuben’s Retreat in Glossop.  

How Glossop’s Call Companions are combating loneliness one phone call at a time

A popular Glossop ladies’ walking group is celebrating two decades of friendship, fresh air and fundraising. 

A Glossop father is preparing to take on an incredibly tough challenge to raise money for the school that has transformed his young son’s life.  

Glossopdale Foodbank has paid tribute to the generous support it has received from donors and volunteers over the past year. 

Following rumours that the café in the Glossop branch of Marks & Spencer was set to close, the company’s head office has confirmed the news. 

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were recently called out to assist an experienced hill walker who had spent the night on Kinder Scout. 

Mental health advocate Oskar Wilkinson recently attended the Houses of Parliament to help tackle the stigma surrounding ‘Blue Monday’.

Autistic adults in Glossop are invited to attend an information session about a new support group due to start in February. This is an extension of meet ups that already happen in New Mills and Buxton. 

Old Glossop Cricket Club is marking its 125th anniversary by launching a special ‘Buy a Brick’ crowdfunding campaign to help transform a historic part of its ground. 

Youngsters from Padfield Community Primary School recently rolled up their sleeves to help boost biodiversity in the village.  

Passengers using Manchester Piccadilly, the North West’s busiest railway station, are being urged to plan their journeys carefully this February ahead of a once-in-a-generation track and signalling overhaul.

A Sub Postmaster who spent his life serving customers from dawn to dusk is now spending his retirement walking miles to protect his heart and inspire others to do the same.

Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Tesco Express store in Hadfield, which sparked a dramatic police pursuit across Greater Manchester. 

Reuben’s Retreat is calling on supporters to join its team of #REURunners at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May 2026.

A Glossop man who lost his leg to bone cancer is preparing to take on one of his biggest challenges yet, completing a full marathon on April 19th to raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.

This World Cancer Day, Wednesday 4th February, a powerful example of community compassion is making a real difference for people facing one of the toughest days of their lives, their first chemotherapy appointment.

If anyone still believes amateur theatre has limits, Frosted at New Mills Art Theatre blows that notion clean out of the water.

Derbyshire Constabulary is preparing to lift the lid on modern policing with the launch of a brand-new podcast offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look at life in the force. 

Tenants living in Council-owned homes across the High Peak are being invited to share their experiences and ideas for how housing services can be improved.

Glossop residents will soon have a new, greener way to get around town, with the Enterprise Car Club launching on Saturday 31st January. 

Residents are preparing for disruption on the A57 at Mottram Moor this March, as part of the long‑running A57 Link Roads Project. 

Consultation on proposals to change a historic document that governs how Glossop's Victoria Hall is managed and used has now started. 

Derbyshire County Council has launched public consultation on proposals to formally recognise and strengthen specialist SEND support already being delivered at Whitfield St James' Primary School.

The NHS Breast Screening Van is coming to Glossop, providing an important opportunity for women to take control of their health. 

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a refreshed Council Plan, outlining what the authority describes as a more streamlined and pragmatic approach to delivering local services. 

The national charity for the support and development of community cinema, ‘Cinema For All’, has included local pop-up community cinema ‘Glossop Cinema Club’ into their annual ‘Glow’ programme.

Year 11 students from Glossopdale School and Sixth Form recently enjoyed a red‑carpet experience during a special celebration assembly.

Glossop has been left out of a £3 million Derbyshire County Council pothole repair scheme despite the programme being based on roads suggested by local councillors.

A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.

Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages. 

A consultation looking at changing the electoral divisions for Derbyshire County Council is open for comment until 17 July.