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They would welcome applications from those who share our commitment to support children and young people across the Central region to be safe, happy, secure, and provided with the opportunities they need to reach their potential.

Although this is an unpaid role, appropriate support will be offered to enable the full participation of all successful applicants.

Further information is available here :
careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Volunteer-Regional-Advisory-Committee-Members-Central-Region-BBC-Children-in-Need/52314

If you are interested and would like further information please contact the Melinda Connelly at melinda.connelly@bbc.co.uk for an informal chat about what the roles entail. 

Applications should be with us no later than 5.00 pm on 11 March. It should be emailed to: melinda.connelly@bbc.co.uk (Impact Head – Central region) and titled: Private and Confidential – Central Regional Advisory Committee Application.

The fund has three themes: People, Places and the Environment.

There are also three levels of grants available £2K - £10K, £10K – 75K and £75K - £200K. Please note this fund is not available across the whole of High Peak, only organisations active in the Severn Trent Water region are eligible to apply.

www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/check-your-projects-eligibility/

The workshop will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 30 March 2021 from 1.30pm and will be hosted by High Peak CVS.

We are delighted that Sue Heyes the Community Fund Officer for Severn Trent will be joining us to explain more about the fund and answer your questions. So please join us to find out how your organisation can apply. 

Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/139937196923

The Commissioner is looking to support projects which:

• Help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes
• Empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas
• Are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups
• Can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities
• Take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems
• Foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation

The fund:

• Derbyshire-wide including the City
• Can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 
• Available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund is currently taking applications for small grants of up to £1000 - these are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

Deadline 1 Mar 2021

CVS Vulnerability Fund Application Form

The Council supports many cultural and artistic events and venues already and is keen to do more to work in partnership with community organisations across the Borough. High Peak CVS already works closely with many arts and cultural groups and can provide support to help groups grow and thrive.

Cllr Keith Savage (HPBC) is leading on the development of an Arts & Cultural Heritage Strategy for the High Peak.  As part of this partnership, we want to investigate the possibility of establishing a Borough-wide Arts & Culture Forum, open to any group with an interest.

By taking part in this 10 minute survey you can help us to identify which events, venues and community organisations are still active in arts work, how they have coped through the pandemic, what their plans for the future are and what support is needed.

The results of the survey will be used to explore ways in which we might better work together and identify what immediate actions we can take to safeguard our valuable arts and cultural resources, to the benefit of all.

We look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

Please complete this survey by the end of February and please share with other organisations you feel should be included.   

Link to take the Survey: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T9WKBXG

Cllr Keith Savage – HPBC
James Bromley – High Peak CVS

COVID-19, and the measures taken in response to the pandemic continue to have a significant impact on the lives of High Peak residents.

We know that people are worried about reducing contact with others and catching the virus. Even with the roll out of vaccinations there is still some confusion around the restrictions and the protection the vaccine offers.

We are also becoming aware of the consequences of lockdown, including poorer mental health, financial impact amongst many other challenges our communities are facing.  

We also know that the impact of the crisis has been most severe for those who were already worse off.  Our most deprived communities require the most support, guidance and information to lessen the Covid-19 related impacts. It is also imperative that the appropriate authorities understand the challenges that our communities face and offer support and guidance as appropriate.

During the recent pandemic, the High Peak community has come together more than ever and we want to support and empower individuals, groups, volunteers, businesses and the entire local community to continue to work together to get through this unprecedented situation. We also strongly believe that even after this national crisis, the way we communicate at all levels needs to improve and ensure a two way approach to receiving and distributing information that is both efficient and accurate.  

So, working in Partnership with Derbyshire County Council and our colleagues at The Bureau in Glossop, we are launching the Community Messaging Partnership which is asking individuals, groups, businesses, volunteers and anyone else within the High Peak to be a focal point within their communities to share and feedback information to those that need it the most. 

The commitment is as little or as much as you are able to offer but it aims to ensure that:

• You have the correct and appropriate information to pass on to your neighbours, friends, colleagues, groups etc 
• You are able to offer the most appropriate advice to those that need it or have the support of the partnership to ensure they get the support they need
• You are able to reassure your community about incorrect information and myth bust information that could put people at risk or delay appropriate action
• You have an opportunity to feedback directly the challenges and questions your community has and receive the answers you and your community need.

This partnership aims to improve communication between statutory organisations and the local community, not just for this pandemic but in the long term and we need your help to make it work.

If you are interested in getting involved or would simply like to learn more please do complete the form:  > Register your interest

Or alternatively you can email us at hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk or The Bureau at: communitymessaging@the-bureau.org.uk  

The Community Messaging Partnership is here to listen, engage and share and we welcome anyone who is willing and able to get involved and continue to help us work together and make a difference.

Community Messaging Partnership Flyer

Zink has acquired a building in central Buxton and needs to raise £80,000 for renovations.  

The new hub will include Zink’s current services, the foodbank, advice to resolve issues that cause poverty and employability programmes to help people into work. Buxton Community Eco-Café, also run by Zink will relocate to the new hub and be open on a more regular basis. It will use food that is surplus in the supply chain to provide nourishing meals to all.  

As well as opening existing services in the new hub, Zink also plans to run wellbeing services including alternative therapies, music therapy, events and activities; a job agency; an enterprise area for people who want to become self-employed; a book exchange; an upcycling project and regular events that bring people together. 

To donate to help get Zink Community Hub open and start supporting families as lockdowns ease this summer visit www.localgiving.org/appeal/Zinkhub/

The Government has awarded Buxton an "in principle” £6.6 million of Future High Street funding, which combined with High Peak Borough Council’s own resources, could be used to diversify lower Buxton around the Springs – to help create jobs, support business growth and help create new footfall so that shops remain or new ones are attracted to the town.

The project includes the introduction of a multi-storey car park behind the Springs and re-use of the car parking for new housing, leisure and community facilities. The grant is for elements of the project that would not be fundable on a commercial basis. However the award of £6.6 million is £3 million less than the original bid, so they are looking to reduce or eliminate some of the elements and have until February 26 2021 to make the necessary changes.

They are therefore looking for as many views as possible and would be grateful if you can complete the online survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6V6PHBT

The deadline is 12 noon on Monday 15 February.

Full details of the project, including maps, background information, FAQ, current status and survey at www.highpeak.gov.uk/FHSFBuxton

This programme will be open to anyone aged 16-30, not in education, employment or training and looking to meet new people and learn new skills.

If you have someone that might benefit from this FREE course contact Kate: kate.haywood@princes-trust.org.uk

Over 500 halls in England have contributed to the unique record so far, detailing their response to the pandemic and hopes for the future. In Derbyshire 14 halls have signed and Rural Action Derbyshire is keen to encourage as many halls as possible to participate.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/news/domesday-book

Unique Improvements have been commissioned by Derbyshire County Council to carry out insight work into health checks.

They seek to talk to people about their experiences of taking up the offer of their health check or if they haven’t taken up the offer then they would like to talk to them about the reasons why. Everyone who takes part will receive a £20 love2shop voucher.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Derby-HC-signup