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Chesterfield’s Robinson Plc appoints sustainability expert as new director

6th August 2020

Award-winning sustainability expert Lubna Edwards has joined Chesterfield-based Robinson Plc, custom manufacturer of plastic and paperboard packaging, as their Group Sustainability and Marketing Director.

Lubna will be building on the company’s heritage and strong commitment to sustainability and launching a range of new initiatives as the 180-year-old business rebrands in the autumn.

With over twenty years’ experience in sustainability leadership, Lubna is excited to become a part of the successful company, which announced their latest significant operational investments and 5% year-on-year sales growth, despite challenging market conditions.

Lubna’s appointment follows that of Dr Helene Roberts as the new Chief Executive of Robinson plc, both previously having worked at leading global packaging manufacturers Klöckner Pentaplast and Sealed Air.

Dr Helene says: “We are absolutely delighted to have Lubna on our leadership team. Lubna is a force for change in the plastics industry – a champion of sustainability and the voice of reason at a time when misconceptions about plastics and the packaging industry are prevailing. Tirelessly working to make people more aware of the benefits of plastic in a sustainable world, Lubna is also now in demand globally as a leader for change and engagement in an environmentally and socially compassionate way, while meeting market needs”.

Lubna has appeared on both national and regional television aiming to debunk the many misconceptions around the industry, explaining the benefits of plastics, a unique valuable material that should be managed and disposed of responsibly, collected, sorted and recycled. She is determined to support the development of a circular economy and prevent leakage of plastics into our marine and land environment.

Lubna, who will be developing a new dynamic sustainability strategy on her arrival, is thrilled about her new role. She says: “I am elated to be working with an organisation that has such a remarkable history and heritage, helping to embed sustainability at the heart of everything we do. I am passionate about packaging, in particular closed loop plastic packaging which can, if we all take a joined-up approach, drive transformational change and create a better, circular future for plastic, while remaining high performing and fully functional”.

Aside from media appearances, Lubna lobbied for change, working with industry and governmental organisations on single-use plastics with the European Commission and HM Treasury.

Lubna is trustee member of RECOUP, and has been Board member of RECOUP, INCPEN, BPF, EUPC, UK Plastics Pact, and chaired the EUPC PET Sheet association. She also extended her efforts into the community for example as a Starpack awards sponsor for educational institutes focussed on packaging design, and collaborating with schools as part of WRAP’s Fresher for Longer engagement campaign.

Robinson PLC supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 180 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Government funds projects across D2N2 region to deliver homes, infrastructure, and jobs

4th August 2020

Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure projects were given the green light with nearly £1.3 billion of investment confirmed today (4 August 2020) by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. These plans include a centre of excellence for modern construction techniques and digital technology in Chesterfield.

The new Digital learning centre in the existing Chesterfield College facilities will look to target provision of modern construction techniques like Augmented/Virtual reality as well as Building Information Modelling.

The centre will provide new space for a centre of excellence and will deliver new learners to Chesterfield and the surrounding areas with higher level skills to aid regional construction and manufacturing businesses.

The move is part of the government’s comprehensive plan to deliver upgrades to local infrastructure and boost skills to help fuel a green economic recovery.

Over 300 successful projects in England are being told they will receive a share of the £900 million Getting Building Fund, which was announced by the Prime Minister in June, to invest in shovel-ready housing and infrastructure projects, creating jobs and supporting economic recovery across the country.

As part of that announcement, £44.4million was awarded for projects within the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire.

The investment is expected to deliver up to 45,000 homes, create up to 85,000 jobs and reduce around 65 million kgs of CO2 emissions across England.

In D2N2, the funded projects are expected to deliver wide-ranging support and diversification of the local economy and will assist nationally important industries including manufacturing and aerospace.

Amongst the portfolio of funded projects, there is also a strong focus on research and development in modern construction techniques, food manufacturing, electrification of flight and low-carbon technologies.

There is a key focus on job opportunities, including in the health sector where there is strong demand.
Sustainability runs through the programme along with encouraging diversification of the town and city offer; unlocking housing and associated infrastructure to support them as thriving centres.

Projects receiving funding within D2N2 include:

A centre of excellence for modern construction techniques and digital technology in Chesterfield
A spine road to unlock further phases of development at Berry Hill in Mansfield and includes community facilities
The new Bridge Court Health Education campus in Worksop which will provide further education opportunities in the health and digital sectors
The UK Electrification of Aerospace Propulsion Facility at the University of Nottingham
A Digital Turbine Centre in Worksop which will establish 5G Hub and act as a catalyst for skills and innovation development
The Manufacturing Research Centre based on Infinity Park in Derby
Key infrastructure developments designed to unlock the development of the former Drakelow power station in South Derbyshire
Smartparc, a food innovation park built on a 140-acre brownfield site near Derby
The renovation and repurposing of municipal buildings in Glossop, turning them into incubation units for business start-ups
Further investment into the Southside project in Nottingham to remove blight through the demolition of a derelict shopping centre.

All project funding is subject to the delivery of a full business case which will be considered by the D2N2 Investment and main Boards.

Housing Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “As we get Britain building we are also laying the foundations for a green economic recovery by investing in vital infrastructure for local communities, creating jobs and building environmentally-friendly homes with a huge £1.3 billion investment announced today.”

“This government is determined to level up all parts of the country and this funding will not only give a much-needed boost to our economic recovery, it will help build the good quality, affordable homes the country needs.”

David Williams, Interim chair of D2N2 said: “We very much welcome the announcement by the government. This will provide a major stimulus for our communities across the region.

“We believe the size of the allocation demonstrates a belief in what the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership can deliver and a testament to the collaborative working between the LEP and its partners.

“As we reshape our Local Industrial Strategy to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic it’s essential we remain flexible to support our communities, that we adapt to new opportunities, and build an economy that it is more resilient in the long term.”

“We will continue to work with the government on future funding for investments to support our ambitions for the region.”

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Delivering new and modernised quality homes in Staveley

4th August 2020

Chesterfield Borough Council is investing £7.1m to undertake significant modernisation programmes to homes in Staveley as part of its continued commitment to deliver excellent quality homes that meet the needs of the local people.

As part of the modernisation programmes, homes at Pullman Close, Mallard Court, Leander Court and Aston Court in Staveley will benefit from extensive internal and external improvements.

Homes at Pullman Close will benefit from having new doors and windows installed that will help create a fresh and modernised look, as well as providing tenants with more secure homes and additional environmental benefits.

The refurbishment plans for Mallard Court and Leander Court will allow the council to provide affordable, modern and attractive housing for older people in Staveley. Each home will benefit from a newly renovated kitchen and lounge area. Each bathroom will be converted into a wet room with a level access shower. The communal areas and outdoor spaces will also be restored, creating brighter open spaces for residents to get together, socialise and combat loneliness.

Proposed refurbishment at Aston Court will see high quality homes delivered for people in the areas and also includes plans to build an additional four new town houses, increasing the supply of council homes in Staveley.

The council’s main contractor, Fortem Solutions Ltd. started on site at Pullman Close in mid-June 2020 and are making good progress.

The designs for Mallard Court and Leander Court are almost complete and Fortem Solutions Ltd. are expected to start the modernisation programme in early Autumn 2020. The council is also currently in consultation with residents to ensure the individual needs of each resident can be met and permanent or temporary moves can be provided while the works are completed.

Councillor Chris Ludlow, cabinet member for housing, said: “The council is committed to improving the quality of life for local people and we can help achieve this by investing in our housing stock to ensure that we maintain a supply of affordable, modern and attractive homes for every stage of life.

“A key part of our housing strategy is to make sure that our homes are of excellent quality and create a modern and desirable environment. This project will help us ensure that homes in Staveley meet the expectations of our residents with regard to accessibility, affordable warmth and security.

“We are really looking forward to seeing the modernisation works progress at Staveley as we aim to improve the local housing offer in the area and create an attractive place for people to choose to live, regardless of their age or housing needs.”

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Chesterfield distillery celebrates success at international awards

4th August 2020

Derbyshire Distillery’s gins have picked up a hat trick of awards at the London Spirits Competition.

Three of the Chesterfield based distillery’s gins were awarded silver and bronze medals, an impressive result for a company that has been distilling for just over two years.

Chesterfield Dry, the company’s first gin, and their premium gin, Derbyshire Master Blend, were awarded silver medals, with Chesterfield Mojito taking bronze.

The judging panel comprised spirits industry experts, with commercial buying responsibility, which ensured that all spirits selected as winners in the competition were exactly the types of spirits that are favoured by both the spirits trade and the end consumer. The London Spirits Competition awards panel considered three main elements of each spirit, quality, value and packaging to come to their final decision.

Commenting on the company’s success at the competition, head distiller David Hemstock said: “We are delighted that our gins have again been recognised by an independent judging panel, which this time were evaluating a wide range of spirits from around the world.”

“From day one we have enjoyed positive feedback from our customers, but to win these latest awards endorses our hard work and reinforces our commitment to producing consistently smooth, drinkable gins.”

Derbyshire Distillery was established in 2018 with a simple aim: to produce fantastic gins, vodkas and liqueurs using the best local and international ingredients and fresh, cool Derbyshire water.

Based at Markham Vale in Chesterfield, the distillery also offers a gin experience where you can learn how their gin is made.

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Restrictions at Household Waste Recycling Centres eased

4th August 2020

Residents can now visit Household Waste Recycling Centres any day of the week.

The layout of Derbyshire County Council’s nine centres have been improved to accommodate more vehicles on site at any one time while allowing visitors to maintain two metre social distancing – meaning the odd and even number plate system put in place to restrict the number of vehicles visiting the sites is no longer in place.

Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Transport and Infrastructure, said:

“I’d like to thank the public for their patience while we’ve been dealing with this unprecedented situation and for continuing to follow our instructions to help things run smoothly.

“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to improve the layout of our sites to accommodate more vehicles but it’s still not business as usual.

“We’re still not at full capacity so visitors should still be prepared to queue at busy times or return at a quieter time. Social distancing measures are still in place and site users will still need to carry their own waste. Skips and ramps should only be approached when it’s clear to do so and visitors should wash their hands when they get home and, of course, stay at home if they’ve had coronavirus symptoms in the last 14 days, are self-isolating or at high risk of contracting the virus.”

The recycling centre in Chestefield and Bolsover is open seven days a week from 8.30am-6pm

Anyone using the sites should wear protective gloves and suitable clothing and footwear to allow them to carry their own waste. Only one person per vehicle should get out of the vehicle unless they need someone to help lift heavy items and children and pets should remain in the vehicle for their own safety and the safety of others

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New local plan adopted by Chesterfield Borough Council

3rd August 2020

At its meeting on 15 July 2020, Chesterfield Borough Council formally adopted the Chesterfield Borough Local Plan for the period through 2035.

The Local Plan addresses identified development needs and maps out future housing, industrial, commercial and leisure land allocations within Chesterfield borough.

Councillor Terry Gilby, cabinet member for economic growth who has overseen the development of the Local Plan, said: “The Local Plan is a very important document that sets the framework for how the council and its stakeholders would wish to see development take place in Chesterfield borough over the next 15 years.

“It is critical guide for our conversations with potential developers and investors and informs the decision-making process in respect of all planning applications.

“My only disappointment is that the Planning Inspector has asked us to ease our requirements with regard the pioneering percentage for art scheme that I championed in 1992, however we will continue to encourage developers to commit to the scheme.”

The Local Plan identifies a need for at least 240 new homes to be built each year through 2035. New developments of more than 10 properties will be required to ensure a percentage of the housing on offer is affordable. There is also a requirement for more accessible housing in order to help meet the diverse needs of our community including older people and people with disabilities.

The Local Plan will be used by the council’s Planning Committee when determining planning applications for new developments and will require councilors to consider the importance of green spaces, traffic impact, sustainability measures and other local infrastructure requirements.

The retail focus will remain Chesterfield Town Centre but the Local Plan also seeks to concentrate new development within walking or cycling distance of district shopping centres such as Staveley, Hasland and Whittington Moor. Fifty hectares of land has also been allocated for new commercial and industrial developments to grow job numbers and help strengthen the local economy.

A public examination into the Local Plan was held between October and November last year to provide an opportunity for supporters and objectors to make their case before independent Government inspectors

Following this, the council undertook further consultation on a number of proposed modifications to the Local Plan to address issues raised at the public examination, many by the inspectors themselves.

The inspector’s final report was received in May 2020. This recommended that all the proposed modifications be adopted and incorporated within the final version of the Local Plan.

It is a requirement that the Local Plan is re-evaluated every five years and the council will next update the plan in 2025.

More information on the Chesterfield Borough Local Plan can be found at www.chesterfield.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy-and-the-local-plan

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Chesterfield residents urged to back local businesses through eat out to help out scheme

3rd August 2020

The area’s official tourist board is encouraging local communities to show their support for food and drink businesses in the Peak District and Derbyshire by making use of the Government’s new ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme which launches today.

The nationwide scheme aims to protect jobs in the hospitality industry and incentivise customers to dine out by offering a 50% discount up to a maximum of £10 per person on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at participating establishments throughout August.

Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire says the scheme is a great way not only for local people to rediscover the great food and drink on their doorstep, but also to show their support for local tourism and hospitality businesses which were closed during lockdown.

The Peak District and Derbyshire’s visitor economy supports over 30,000 jobs and it is hoped that ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ will provide a much-needed boost by increasing customer confidence and helping local businesses on the road to recovery.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “The Eat Out to Help Out scheme presents the perfect opportunity to welcome customers back after a very challenging few months and we urge everyone to show their support for local pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels by dining out and enjoying the Peak District and Derbyshire’s fantastic food and drink offer.

“Our businesses have worked exceptionally hard to reopen their sit-down services in line with government guidelines and not only is the scheme a great excuse for a weekday treat, it’s also going to be pivotal in building customer confidence and helping the hospitality industry to successfully get back on its feet.”

Dom Stevens added: “The Chancellor’s support for the sector is particularly welcome at this time however, we must all ensure we continue to support hospitality businesses beyond the eat out to help out scheme. With the hospitality sector now fully re-open, the town now has a real opportunity to capitalise on the staycation boom and drive forward its economic recovery.”

Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy added: “The re-opening of these businesses is vital for our local economy and will help ensure the longevity of the many brilliant establishments in our borough.”

Destination Chesterfield has prepared a page of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire businesses that are taking part in the eat out to help out scheme at https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/summer/eat-out-to-help-out-in-chesterfield/

The tourist board will be showcasing participating businesses across the region via its popular social media channels and at www.visitpeakdistrict.com/food-and-drink/eat-out-to-help-out.

The Government has also launched a restaurant finder to enable diners to search for participating eateries within a 5 mile radius.

Businesses can register for the scheme until 31 August and can find out more at: www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-establishment-for-the-eat-out-to-help-out-scheme

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Double achievement for BHP Charity Team

3rd August 2020

North Derbyshire’s largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants, BHP, are celebrating the fifth member of their successful Charity Team being awarded a Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA).

BHP Senior Manager, Rachel Heath, has completed an experience-based route diploma at BHP. Rachel has spent the last 20 years specialising in the charity and the not-for-profit sector and has now gained official recognition for her work within the Charities Team.

In addition, BHP’s Head of Charities, Jane Marshall, has also recently been appointed as a Engagement Partner to assist the Charity Commission and the Charities SORP Committee in writing the next Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Jane joins the technical and professional stream and is one of only a handful from the north of England. This gives her the opportunity to be at the forefront of influencing the next SORP from the viewpoint of the many charities she acts for in the region.

Head of Charities at BHP, Jane Marshall, said:

“Rachel is a key member of the Charities Team at BHP and over the course of her diploma has highlighted her excellence for charity accounting and financial reporting. We are thrilled to have in our strong specialist team, five individuals who all possess the Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA).

“I am also looking forward to beginning my role as a SORP Engagement Partner as this will allow BHP to help deliver good practice both nationally and regionally. This role will enable me to give the local sector a voice and help Northern based charity clients whilst ensuring BHP is at the forefront of advice and development.”

Lisa Leighton, Joint Manager Partner at BHP, commented:

“Rachel’s Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA) and Jane’s appointment as a SORP Engagement Partner is a great achievement for the Charity Team. Both Rachel and Jane’s time, commitment and effort only highlights further the incredible talent and expertise we have here at BHP as our staff continue to go above and beyond for their sector – this a milestone for the Charity Team.”

Rachel Heath

Jane Marshall

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Funding approved to keep Derbyshire active

3rd August 2020

Derbyshire County Council agreed on July 30 to award the grant of £312,000 to the Active Partners Trust (APT) over a 3 year period, until March 2023.

APT oversees the delivery of physical activity programmes across Derbyshire under the Active Derbyshire partnership, who Derbyshire County Council work closely with, to increase the levels of physical activity among young people and adults.

Derbyshire County Council, Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Carol Hart said:

“We’re pleased to award this funding and continue our investment in Active Derbyshire to encourage local residents to get more involved in physical activity across the county.

“The benefits of an active lifestyle shouldn’t be underestimated. Physical activity can help treat and prevent diseases and improve the health of those with chronic conditions.”

A report by Sport England has found that during the coronavirus crisis there has been a change in attitudes towards physical activity.

The report highlighted how the government’s guidance around daily exercise had a positive effect with 53% of adults agreeing that they had been encouraged to exercise during the pandemic. In addition 44% of adults took part in online fitness classes or did their own workouts at home.

Councillor Hart added:

“The coronavirus pandemic has created a window of opportunity to engage with our communities and promote the benefits of physical activity.

“Despite rules on social distancing and self-isolation, there appears to be a new appetite for exercise across the country whether that’s walking, cycling or jogging.

“This new funding can help build on that participation right here in Derbyshire by making use of the fantastic outdoor spaces we have on our doorstep.”

Since February 2018 Active Derbyshire, through Derbyshire County Council’s funding, has delivered a number of physical activity initiatives including:

Providing strategic leadership across the county and working with key partners to establish physical activity sub groups of locality health and wellbeing partnerships
Supporting our Physical Activity and Sports Action Grants programme
Making physical activity and exercise daily practice in Derbyshire schools including encouraging a-mile-a-day type activities, and promoting active travel to schools.

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Shortlist double for Ashgate Hospicecare bedroom project

30th July 2020

A project to create nine new private bedrooms at Ashgate Hospicecare has been shortlisted as a finalist for two awards at the East Midlands LABC Building Excellence Awards.

The £1 million project to transform bed bays into private rooms, has been shortlisted in two categories – Best Change of Use of an Existing Building and Best Small Commercial Project – in the awards.

Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) nominated Ashgate Hospicecare for both awards following its work with a number of other local businesses and suppliers to deliver the project.

Completed last year, the £1 million project was made possible and affordable for Ashgate Hospicecare by a number of suppliers, like DBCP, giving their services and materials either free of charge or choosing to forgo any profits.

Thrilled to be shortlisted Alison Ward-Foster, Partnerships Manager at Ashgate Hospicecare, said: “The new bedrooms have made a significant impact on patients and how they spend precious time with those they love and also how many patients we have been able to care for during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did the bays that we had before the new bedrooms provide our patients with no privacy, they also made infection control practises incredibly difficult.”

Redeveloping three, three-bedded bays, which were built when the hospice first opened 30 years ago, into nine individual, beautiful, modern and private bedrooms, means that Ashgate Hospicecare can now care for more people, cut waiting lists and allow patients and families much-needed privacy.

David Pratt, DBCP Building Control Manager, said: “The creation of the private rooms at Ashgate Hospicecare was a real team effort and exemplified collaborative working across all professions involved – from building control and architects to engineering and construction.

“Like everyone, we were absolutely delighted to be involved in a project that has already made a difference in the lives of many patients and families. I had no hesitation in putting forward Ashgate Hospicecare for the awards.”

Due to Covid-19 restrictions the winners will be announced at a special virtual ceremony on Thursday 27 August.

“The virtual event will be a wonderful way to celebrate what we have achieved for our patients and the people of North Derbyshire,” added Alison.

The LABC Regional Building Excellence Awards are the largest business to business awards in the UK. The annual awards celebrate building control surveyors, builders, architects, designers and anyone else involved in a construction project where building control has been provided by a local authority team.

The East Midlands regions covers construction projects across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. All entries are reviewed and shortlisted by a panel of judges with the winners of the regional awards progressing to the national final.
To find out more about the Ashgate Hospicecare project and how DBCP contributed, please visit www.dbcp.co.uk/news. Or, or if you are concerned with any aspect of building control, please contact DBCP’s friendly team of experts for free advice on 0333 880 2000.

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Peak District and Derbyshire businesses reach finals of national VisitEngland Awards for excellence

30th July 2020

Two tourism businesses in the Peak District and Derbyshire have been shortlisted for national glory in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 where they will compete for the most coveted accolade in English tourism.

Landal Darwin Forest in Matlock and Hoe Grange Holidays in Brassington have reached the national finals after winning gold at the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 2020, which were organised by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire and were held at the University of Derby’s Buxton campus, the Devonshire Dome, on 5 March.

Landal Darwin Forest has been shortlisted for Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year, while Hoe Grange Holidays is hoping to win the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award.

The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence champion the very best of the country’s tourism industry, celebrating quality, innovation and best practice. This year, the programme aligned with 18 local competitions around the country, with winners automatically put forward for the national awards.

Following a rigorous judging process, three national finalists for each of the 15 core categories were then chosen by hand-picked tourism industry experts.

The winners will be announced at an online event which will be streamed live at VisitEngland.org on Monday 17 August.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire said: “It’s a tremendous achievement to be shortlisted for these prestigious national awards particularly during such a challenging year for all in this hardworking sector.

“The Peak District and Derbyshire is fortunate to have many dedicated, passionate and innovative tourism businesses and the fact we have two businesses shortlisted for national recognition is a timely reminder of the value and sheer quality of our tourism offer.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Landal Darwin Forest and Hoe Grange Holidays and wish them good luck for the finals!”

Lyndsey Grayson, Joint Managing Director of Landal Darwin Forest said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for a VisitEngland Award for Excellence. Our luxury lodges are located in the heart of Derbyshire and this makes us an ideal place from which to explore the beautiful Peak District National Park.

“We’re very proud to work closely with Visit Peak District & Derbyshire and many local businesses to showcase the wide range of attractions that tourists can enjoy in the area. Our mission statement is to ‘delight every guest so they wish to return’ and it’s testament to our fantastic team that many families choose to return year after year.”

David and Felicity Brown, owners of Hoe Grange Holidays, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for these prestigious national awards which recognises our efforts to minimise the environmental impact on our special Peak District landscape, and our wider commitment to ethical purchasing and supporting local businesses.”

Tourism is worth £2.3 billion to the Peak District and Derbyshire economy, supporting 30,000 jobs and boosting economic growth.

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