UNDER THE EDGE INCORPORATING THE PARISH MAGAZINE GREAT LONGSTONE, LITTLE LONGSTONE, ROWLAND, HASSOP, MONSAL HEAD, WARDLOW No. 144 January 2011 60P ISSN 1466-8211 European Court Says ‘No’ to Appeal on Backdale Quarry Statement from the Save Longstone Edge Group Dear Supporters. I am pleased to be able to report that there have been some positive progress in recent weeks regarding Longstone Edge. The European Court of Human Rights has refused Bleaklow Industries leave to appeal against the British Courts’ decision on the meaning of the 1952 planning permission for Edge. We now have legal certainty aboutfluorspar the extractionmeaning of on the Longstone planning The Peak District National Park peace and tranquillity of the area. permission whose loose wording Authority has welcomed a refusal by “This is a major milestone in ending has been the cause of all the the European Court of Human Rights the unlawful removal of excessive destruction that has taken place. to hear an appeal in connection with limestone, but it is not the end of the In a further development, the chemical Backdale quarry on Longstone Edge, story. We still want to work with the company Ineos has decided to near Bakewell. owners of the land and mineral rights shut Cavendish Mill, the plant near This brings to an end the legal Longstone Edge that carries out possibilities of overturning the The 1952 planning permission Authority’s enforcement action to halt allowedto find a the permanent extraction solution.” of vein minerals There is now no UK outlet for any excessive limestone extraction at the the initial processing of fluorspar. quarry, which was upheld by the Court in limestone. It is still in force, not Longstone Edge. of Appeal in March 2009. only(mainly for Backdalefluorspar) quarry found but embedded for other fluorsparTaken together, quarried these in the developments future from Landowner Bleaklow Industries’ sites on Longstone Edge, at Wagers lessen the likelihood of new subsequent request for an appeal to Flat, Peak Pasture and Beacon Rod. quarrying taking place on Longstone the House of Lords was turned down The Court of Appeal in 2009 upheld Edge, though risks remain as the in June 2009, and now its application a planning inspector’s view that the 1952 planning permission still to the European court has also been permission should be interpreted to rejected. only allow the removal of limestone in continued on page 2..... The Authority has consistently the ratio of 2 to 1 to the vein minerals Great Longstone argued, through a lengthy public inquiry worked. and appeals, that the activities were Mr Bajaria went on: “We are in Playground Refurbishment not authorised by the 1952 planning the process of reviewing the 1952 There will be a Bridge Drive at Ashford permission and were damaging the permission under regulations for in the War Memorial Hall on national park landscape. review of old mineral permissions, Tuesday 15th February 2011.Start Authority chair Narendra Bajaria and we are in discussions with the is at 10.30.a.m.Lunch will be included. said: “We very much welcome this companies who have an interest in the Tickets £12 and can be obtained from news. It completely vindicates the Margaret Ward-01629 640 442. commitment of the Authority to Fluorspar is used mainly in the For those who do not play bridge and defending its stance through the courts. chemicalLongstone industry Edge sites.” and in everyday would like to support this village event And I’m pleased for the local community products including toothpaste. and environmental organisations who For background, go to www. donations would be appreciated. fought such a strong campaign to end peakdistrict.gov.uk/longstone-edge weLast need year's bottles event for was the bottlevery successful. raffle and this harm to the landscape and to the Barbara Crossley - PDNPA Margaret Ward continued from front page.... quality sleep. All of these contribute repairs and replacements to has 32 years to run. Any future to a healthy body, healthy mind and a pavements quarrying would be restricted to healthy shape. Day in and day out I help - Managing all the Council’s day taking two tons of limestone for every people who have trouble committing to day business including budgeting to even one of these, ignore their and managing the Council’s main The Peak District National Park importance and misinterpret the best tasks which include ensuring that the Authorityt o n iso fin discussionsf l o u r with s p both a r . way go about it. Over the next four Village Greens, the Churchyard and Ineos and with Bleaklow about issues of UTE you will receive a basic Recreation ground were maintained the future. Importantly, a process guide around these fundamental topics to the high standards expected by the called ROMP (Review of Old Minerals that will help you towards a happy and community. Permissions) should mean that if healthy 2011. Good Luck. - Dealing with the vast amount of further quarrying were to take place, Becci Sampson routine correspondence that is sent restoration of the quarried site born2move - Personal Trainer and to the council, planning applications would be required. Sports Massage Therapist and requests and complaints from We can now be more optimistic about 07739358647 parishioners. the future of Longstone Edge, and www.born2move.co.uk Probably what will be one of the we thank all of our supporters more long lasting impacts, but least for their help. Without you, the The Bartons - A Thank You seen, has been the professionalising destruction of Longstone Edge would of the council with well run meetings be continuing. You have made a The recent Parish Council meeting was and a complete overhaul of various difference. missing two members as Stephen and policies and procedures. Although the risks are now less, Suzy Barton’s move to Herefordshire Stephen and Suzy have left the SLEG will continue to monitor the went through much faster than they Council much stronger than when situation, and we will keep you expected, so instead of sitting in the they joined and their energy and informed of developments. Village Hall they found themselves enthusiasm will be missed. John Lambert - Chairman, SLEG Simon Headington new home. It’s That Time of Year Again spending Both Stephen their fandirst Suzyevening have in put their in a tremendous amount of energy and It’s that time of year again, the festivities enthusiasm on behalf of the village have passed and all we are left with is and both will be greatly missed on the empty pockets and a few extra pounds Council. in weight. Christmas is a fun time of year but also a stressful time and biggest impact has been during the last this has a big impact on our festive 3½Though years f irstwhen elected he iservedn 2003, Sastephen’s chair. Christmas spread around the middle. During this time the achievements of The reason is that stress produces the the council that he led included: hormone Cortisol, also known as ‘the - Starting the annual Village day fat storing hormone’ and this particular consultation hormone loves your tummy driving - Starting the Village week, which has excess body fat especially around the seen its 2nd successful year waist. All in all Christmas time does not - Bringing together the key user lend itself to optimal health; festive food groups of the Recreation Ground, + stress = Santa’s body shape. ensuring that all worked well together It’s also New Year’s resolution time and opening up access to the Tennis and if one of yours is to return to Court to all villagers, whilst preserving some special access for the Tennis Club suggest four areas to focus on; healthy - Successful lobbying the County The Packhorse Inn eating,your p re-puddinggetting active, figure de-stressing then m ayand I Council to carry out much needed Little Longstone David and Lorraine welcome you to The Packhorse. New Dog Grooming Service White Peak Farm Butchery Small parties catered for! High Class Butcher Excellent hand-pulled ales and Poulterer, Organic Specialist and quality home cooked food are Game dealer available from 12 – 3.00pm and Wed..........8.45am--2.00pm Thurs.......8.45am--4.00pm 6-9.00pm daily. Quiz night on Fri.............8.45am--4.00pm Thursday with ‘A Bingo Twist’ at Sat.............9.00am--1.00pm 9.00pm with proceeds going to Air Clipping and Bathing ‘Meat at its Peak’ Ambulance. Main Street, Hand Stripping Children, dogs and walkers are 15 years Experience Great Longstone. • 01629 640223 all welcome in the pub and beer • Local collection service • Prop: Richard Hobday garden. Contact Sara Littlefield 01335 390300 • 01629 640932 or 07837 051653 Telephone 01629 640471 2 Neighbourhood Watch Skimming After seeing some of the news stories Police have launched an investigation We have been working closely with after fraudsters attached a skimming of extreme weather, we do have a colleagues• Arranging deliveryfrom Environmental of animal feed. device to a cash machine in Bakewell. numberabout people of concerns dying aboutduring vulnerable this spell Services who have done an amazing morning of December 4th not have been contacted or visited byThe saw first two incident men wasremoving reported a deviceon the bypeople any inagency, the community friends or whorelatives. may job in keeping most or our primary . 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