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High Peak Constituency

High Peak Constituency

The beautiful High Peak is the most north westerly corner of Derbyshire, nestling between the cities of Manchester and Sheffield. The High Peak covers a wide area taking in rural villages, urban towns and areas of heavy industry. Buxton is a spa town and is home to some of the most magnificent buildings in England. The Buxton Campus of the University of Derby is based in the refurbished Devonshire Hospital, famous for its superb dome.

The Liberal Democrats hold two Derbyshire County Council seats; Elizabeth Atkins represents the New Mills Division and David Lomax Whaley Bridge Division.

The Liberal Democrats hold three seats on High Peak Borough Council; Ray Atkins represents New Mills West Ward whilst Linda Leather and David Lomax represent Whaley Bridge Ward.

The Liberal Democrats hold three seats on New Mills Town Council (held by Ray Atkins, Janet Carter and Alistair Stevens) and three seats on Whaley Bridge Town Council (held by Linda Leather, David Lomax and Barrie Taylor).

The Liberal Democrats hold one seat on Chapel-en-le-Frith Parsih Council (held by Michael Harrison) and three seats on Charlesworth Parish Council (held by Chris Harbut, Victoria Winfield and Stephen Worrall).

Our MEP is Bill Newton-Dunn:

Polling in High Peak

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