Ruth George MP What do You want from Brexit? CHAPELCHAPEL & & HOPE HOPE VALLEY VALLEY NEWS

FromFrom Ruth Ruth George George MP MP I’d like your view on the options for our deal with the European Union that will shape the future of our country. NEWS lease coplete y survey here or on y wesite www.ruthforhihpeak.co.uk Covering:Covering: Chapel, DoveDove Holes,Holes, Castleton,Castleton, Hope,Hope, Edale & & Bamford Bamford E E EI E Policing our streets

Several people have relayed their concerns about recent crimes and

1. Which way did you vote in the 2016 EU referendum? Didn’t vote Leave Remain the lack of police presence on our streets. police have seen a 25% funding cut since 2011 and now 2. If the vote was held today, which way would you vote? Wouldn’t vote Leave Remain have 411 fewer police officers, so they are very stretched. Although High Peak is still one of the safest areas in Derbyshire – and the UK – 3. I voted to ensure Parliament has a meaningful vote on the final deal. Who would you prefer to confirm the deal? crime is rising (as it is across the country), so our police are even Don’t know Parliament Prime Minister People busier. I spent a 12hour Friday evening shift to find out how High Peak’s 4. When thinking about access to EU markets, what sort of relationship would you prefer? police are managing and met High Peak Inspector Phil Booth and ull access to the inle arket Police & Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa, to discuss concerns. eership of the EU ree rade one like witerlandorway o inle arket access I have asked for the Safer Neighbourhood Team to hold a dropin event for Chapel residents to hear the police’s perspective on recent 5. When thinking about making laws and the courts, what sort of relationship would you prefer? incidents and discuss their concerns. Interation of the EU courts as it is today I’m pleased that a dedicated Investigations Team has been set up to Influence fro EU courts in certain industries nuclear for eaple track patterns of criminal activity across High Peak. They have made CONGRATULATIONS! otal supreacy of U courts several arrests and recovered stolen property. The Anglers Rest in Bamford won

6. When thinking about immigration, what sort of relationship would you prefer? It’s important to report all crimes as they may well be part of a pattern my nomination for High Peak ree oveent as it stands of incidents, and so we can make the case for the right number of Responsible Business Champion. pecial visas reuired for EU citiens to visit the U and for U citiens to visit EU countries police in High Peak. You can check out local reported crimes on the I know that it has been a great ore riorous visa syste as citiens fro other countries reuire to visit the U which U citiens would then also Crime Map at www.police.uk community venture that I hope will be reuire to visit EU countries enjoyed for years to come. I am making the case to government for all our emergency services.

My night with our police made me realise how stretched they are, For more details and news 7. If UK businesses export to EU countries, they have to comply with EU regulations. Should UK business have to adhere to of Ruth’s campaigns visit: both British and EU regulations or should the UK mirror EU regulations? but also how dedicated and I will do all I can to support them. www.ruthforhighpeak.co.uk Don’t know Both UK and EU regulations Only EU regulations

8. If the UK cannot reach a deal with the EU what should happen? Fightingf or a fair deal for leaseholders oin the EU ree rade one like witerlandorway I am pleased that the government finally announced it will take action to tay in the European Union prevent houses being sold as leasehold, but houses on Long Lane are still eave with no deal being sold on leasehold, and dozens of residents feel their house has

been missold. 9. To make this representative could you please circle which age group you are? Under 17 18 - 30 31 - 45 46 - 65 Over 65 I met with the Chief Executive of Barratts who agreed to write to both the new Freehold owners and the management company about the prices 10. With which party do you most closely identify? being quoted to purchase freeholds. Labour Conservative Liberal Democrat Green UKIP Other He has agreed to visit Chapel to speak to residents when we have more

clarity on government action to help existing homeowners, and I hope this You can complete the survey online at: www.ruthforhighpeak.co.uk or return to: FREEPOST: RTYJ-UGYA-LJAH Ruth George MP, Crowther House, SK17 6AW will all help residents to get a fair deal. uth eore and the aour party ay contact you usin the details supplied. There is a Fact Sheet for leaseholders and potential homebuyers with lease tick if you do not want to e contacted: more details on my website www.ruthforhighpeak.co.uk Your views on Nursery Funding Fighting poverty Several nurseries in High Peak have closed due to reduced government More than a fifth of High Peak households are in funding and more are struggling. I led a fuel poverty and hundreds of local people are our Brexit deal Parliamentary debate and continue to driven to using food banks. The decision about our future relationship campaign for more funding for nurseries Whilst I pay tribute to food donors and volunteers with the European Union is a crucial one for – and schools. across High Peak, I’d prefer that no one needed to our country and High Peak residents. Don’t miss out! After 1st April you won’t turn to charity for basic necessities. I voted for Parliament to have a ‘meaningful vote’ be able to apply for Childcare Vouchers As a member of the Work & Pensions Select on the final deal and I support Labour’s view that that save you 32% of the cost of Committee I have been tackling the lack of support for Britain should seek to retain the benefits of the nurseries, childminders, after-school people with disabilities and for carers, and the Customs Union and free trade with the EU. and holiday clubs. Ask your employer problems with Universal Credit, highlighting local issues. With over 7,000 households in High Peak due But we need a transition period to work out the before it’s too late. to be affected I am keen that it’s sorted before so details, whilst businesses continue to trade freely If you can’t get Childcare Vouchers, you many families suffer. supporting our economy and keeping prices may benefit from tax-free childcare – down. sign up at: I’ve set up cross party group on Universal Credit to https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare- work with MPs across the House of Commons - we’ve The open meetings I held in Buxton and costs already won some concessions from the Government, allowed people to share their views on many but there is still a long way to go. practical issues - the impact trade tariffs would have on local businesses, the need for people from the EU to work in our NHS, and for funding High Peak cuts to replace EU support for local farmers, business- es and rural services. Commuter woes High Peak schools: set to lose £2m by 2020 I joined Northern trains’ director Liam Sumpter to I am keen to hear from as many local people as Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service: planned reduction highlight the overcrowding, delays and high fares faced possible about the decisions that need to be in number of full time fire fighters and sale of homes. by High Peak commuters. made. Cuts £10.3m I am organising events for businesses and for New trains and more frequent services have been Derbyshire police: Only one police station in High young people, and will hold further public meet- promised by the end of the year. Peak now open to the public. Police grant cut by ings when we have more details from the negoti- I will be pressing very hard to make those trains come £16.32m ations. to High Peak and our commuters don’t have to go Health: Proposed closures of Shire Hill and Cavendish Please have your say by completing my through another winter like this one. hospitals. Total cuts: £51.2m: (North Derbyshire CCG survey on the back page or on my website and Tameside & Glossop CCG). How to contact Ruth High Peak Borough Council: budget cuts of £10m Ambulances If you have an issue you want to raise with me, you can since 2010. A visit to the Ambulance HQ in Nottingham contact me at: Derbyshire County Council: total cut in government underlined the huge level of demand and expertise of call [email protected] 01298 78293 grant of more than £280m. handlers to keep people calm while waiting for an ambulance. The EMAS Clinical Assessment Teams dealt with 31% more Crowther House, The Quadrant, Buxton SK17 6AW Nursery funding is due to be cut from £5/hr to £4/hr. calls in 2016/17 but the service received lower funding. I regularly hold surgeries and coffee mornings around Many working families will lose an average of £2,500 a The impact of cuts to the NHS frontline came through with High Peak. Check my website for details: year due to changes to benefits and the move to every call and every distressed person waiting. www.ruthforhighpeak.co.uk Universal Credit. Disabled people lose even more from So I led a debate in Parliament to call for more funding. the cuts. Ruth GeorgePrinted by Greatledge, GorebrookMP Works, Pink— Bank Lane, Your Longsight, M12voice 5GH. Promoted by Andrew in Uprichard onHigh behalf of Ruth George MP,Peak both of 1 Alexandra Road, and Buxton, Derbyshire SK17Parliament 9NQ. RUTH GEORGE MP Printed- byYOUR Greatledge, Gorebrook Works, LongsightVOICE M12 5GH. Promoted by AndrewIN Uprichard HIGHon behalf of Ruth George MP, bothPEAK of 1 Alexandra Road, Buxton, AND Derbyshire SK17 9NQ PARLIAMENT