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Economy and Growth Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 6.30 pm

May 23, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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Summary

The meeting focused on promoting the High Peak and Staffordshire Morelands area, highlighting its cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and career opportunities.

Cultural and Natural Attractions

The meeting began by emphasizing the unique qualities of High Peak, located in Staffordshire Morelands. The area is known for its bustling market towns, picturesque villages, and vibrant communities rich in culture and heritage. Key attractions include the natural mineral water of Buxton and the Georgian Crescent, which is now the North's only five-star thermal spa hotel. The architecture of Pigeon and the area's strong links to the arts and crafts movement were also highlighted. These features make High Peak a popular destination for tourists, activity lovers, and thrill seekers.

Career Opportunities

The strategic alliance between High Peak and Staffordshire Morelands offers a wide range of career opportunities. The shared workforce delivers services to these two distinct independent areas, each with its own borough and corporate plans and priorities. This variety is seen as a significant advantage for professional development. The benefits package for staff includes family-friendly and flexible employment options, wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, and perks such as leisure access and the cycle to work scheme.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for individuals to join the workforce and make a lasting impact in a region that offers so much.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Edward Siddall
Councillor Edward Siddall  Labour •  Hadfield South
Profile image for Councillor Neville Clarke
Councillor Neville Clarke  Labour and Co-operative •  Whaley Bridge
Profile image for Councillor Dan Capper
Councillor Dan Capper  Independent •  Blackbrook
Profile image for Councillor Simon Evans
Councillor Simon Evans  Labour and Co-operative •  New Mills West
Profile image for Councillor Payge Hacking
Councillor Payge Hacking  Labour •  Buxton Central
Profile image for Councillor Ian Huddlestone
Councillor Ian Huddlestone  Labour •  New Mills East
Profile image for Councillor Kev Kirkham
Councillor Kev Kirkham  Conservative •  Cote Heath
Profile image for Councillor Chris Payne
Councillor Chris Payne  Labour •  Burbage
Profile image for Councillor Rachael Quinn
Councillor Rachael Quinn  Labour •  Barms
Profile image for Councillor Peter Roberts
Councillor Peter Roberts  Conservative •  Limestone Peak
Profile image for Councillor Gillian Scott
Councillor Gillian Scott  Labour and Co-operative •  Hayfield
Profile image for Councillor Kath Sizeland
Councillor Kath Sizeland  Conservative •  Chapel West
Andrew Stokes
Mark Trillo
Member Diary HPBC
Martin Owen