Day: May 30, 2026

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council has voted to support plans for the reinstatement of the Peaks and Dales railway line between Matlock and Buxton despite concerns about the effects this could have on popular tourist beauty spots including the Monsal Trail and the White Peak Loop. Cllr Melandra Smith

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has confirmed it has no plans to charge visitors and motorists coming into the Peak District National Park after the Council Leader had previously suggested the possibility of an entry fee. Opposition Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Alex Dale, urged the Reform