Gill Scott Cllr for Hayfield

01/11/2026

OUR THOUGHTS GO TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS CRASH AND HOPE THAT NO ONE IS BADLY HURT.

Like so many of you, we travel regularly on the 358. In fact, we were returning home from Stockport on the bus that arrived in New Mills an hour earlier.

Thanks to Derbyshire Constabulary for the updates.

| Several roads in New Mills that were closed after a collision involving a bus have now been fully reopened.

The incident happened at about 5.20pm on Saturday 31 October, when a double decker bus collided with a building at the junction of Union Road and Market Street.

Both of those roads, along with St Mary's Road, were closed and a cordon put in place around the scene.

Overnight, the bus was recovered and the building was declared safe by a structural engineer. All roads are now fully open.

A number of people suffered minor injuries in the incident and were treated by paramedics at the scene.

27/10/2026

WE'RE NOT BUYING IT!

On Wednesday 28th October, the day of the Budget, are holding a boycott of supermarkets.

Why? Because food prices are going up and supermarkets are making big profits.

And while supermarkets thrive, our fantastic local shops struggle. In Hayfield, just look what we have! So why not buy local?

It's far better for the environment too - no tons of plastic wrapped round our food, no expensive car journeys to an out-of-town supermarket - just a pleasant walk and a chat with our local shopkeepers ❤️

Give it a try!




Pickerings Petals & Produce Hayfield
Sustainable Hayfield
Joe Kemp Butchers
Hayfield Pharmacy

26/10/2026

GREAT WORK BY Derbyshire Countryside Service TO REMOVE THE FALLEN TREE ON THE SETT VALLEY TRAIL SO PROMPTLY AND SO SKILFULLY! 💚

The fence by the gate will need replacing eventually, but all is safe and accessible for now.

Thanks to the team who did the work - and thank you also to members of Sustainable Hayfield Biodiversity Group for reporting it 💚

23/10/2026

WE LIFTED THE CURFEW LAST NIGHT 💜

It was a magical experience to run down the tow path of the Peak Forest canal last night with a group of women led by Cllr. Jenni Benzer for New Mills West

Running in the dark is not something women tend to do, fearing for their safety. But we ran with confidence, care and joy, with the slightly eerie inky black water of the canal to our left.

Cheery smells and lights - including some pumpkin lanterns 🎃 from the Canal boats punctuated the darkness. Experienced runner, Lesley, from guided us under the arches of the canal bridges and along the cobbles.

We finished at NM Market Hall where we received a lovely warm welcome! ❤️

Thank you to everyone involved! It was a great adventure!



Move More High Peak
Visit New Mills
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

22/10/2026

FAMILY MATTERS IN THE TRUEST SENSE OF THE WORD TO THE MAGNIFICENT TEAM Youth Matters New Mills CIC ❤️

Today they opened a wonderful new Family Hub and Reception area at 3, Market Street, New Mills, and a beautifully calm and welcoming Family Matters Group Room at 1c Hall Street, New Mills.

We know of the fantastic work they do for the young people in our community, and it is great to see that now they have Family Workers who can offer friendly, non-judgemental support to families who may need additional help.

The Aunty Service is also there for people who simply need an extra pair of hands and someone willing to help and get stuck in.

There is even a care and repair service for those smaller jobs that people need a hand with.

A huge amount of planning, hard work and love goes into this incredible grassroots organisation, built on the ethos of listening and learning, then following through with personal support and practical action.

Why not pop in and see them, visit their website youthmattersnewmills.co.uk or follow them on Facebook.

Huge thanks to Cath, Wendell, Toni, Toni and Matthew for the lovely welcome - and the fantastic work you do ❤️

19/10/2026

THIS THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER!

Meet Hayfield Bus station at 6.45pm or New Mills Bus at 7pm and catch the 61 bus to canal basin.

We start the run along the at 7.30pm and finish at NM Market Hall for celebratory drinks!

Bring a headtorch and joIn us! 🏃‍♀️ 💜

Cllr. Jenni Benzer for New Mills West

18/10/2026

ANOTHER SUNDAY, ANOTHER LOVELY WALK FROM THE SUNDAY ROUTE 61 BUS SERVICE 🚌 💙🧡

Stella Ridgway
Move More High Peak
High Peak Buses
Claire Ward - East Midlands Mayor
High Peak Labour
Sustainable Hayfield
Visit New Mills
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

17/10/2026

ALWAYS GREAT TO DO A GIG IN HAYFIELD LIBRARY - PARTICULARLY WHEN Anne Clarke for New Mills & Hayfield AND I CAN DO A DOUBLE ACT!

Amanda, the Library Assistant, always makes everyone feel so welcome, and both the adults' and children's book displays look fantastic!

We were asking people to complete the Derbyshire County Council Library Satisfaction Survey, and the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner 's survey.

It was great to talk to so many of you - and learn a lot of local history at the same time!

We also enjoyed the wonderful art exhibition from Hugh Kearney. You can spot some of his paintings in the photo!

Also, we grabbed a delicious cup of coffee from Pickerings Petals & Produce Hayfield on the way there!

Hayfield really buzzing this morning!

14/10/2026

FANTASTIC TO BE AT PCrefurb TODAY AT New Mills and District Volunteer Centre ❤️

I needed help to free up some storage on my phone, and Steve got straight down to work to show me how to do this.

If you have any sort of problem with your devices, or need advice on how to use digital technology, pop in and see Suzanne, Steve and the Team.

Also, if you are looking for sustainable ways to dispose of old laptops, tablets, phones and cables, bring them along to one of their sessions!

PCrefurb relies on grants and donations, so any support is gratefully received! If you know any politicians in high places Andy Burnham for example 😉 please invite them along so they can see the great work being done in our community!

Thank you PCrefurb!

Sustainable Hayfield
High Peak Labour
Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

11/10/2026

Hayfield Primary School ANOTHER GREAT APPLE DAY - A TRIUMPH OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT, HARD WORK AND PASSION

It was impossible to chat to everyone and visit all the stalls - but thank you and well done to everyone!
What a great place we live in! 💚

Sustainable Hayfield Biodiversity Group
Village Greens Charlesworth
Kinder Mountain Rescue Team
Hayfield Walkers Are Welcome
Hayfield Kinder Trespass Group
New Mills and District Volunteer Centre
Derbyshire Constabulary