On Air Now Martin Emery 11:00am - 3:00pm
Now Playing KAROL G-Bruno Mars Still

Doubling up at Christmas

Simmondley could end up with two Christmas trees - but it won’t be this year.

Charlesworth Parish Council member Marcus Gill says he has been approached by ‘lots of people’ saying that they would like one outside the Co-op on Pennine Road.

They feel it would be seen by more people than the tree - paid for by the parish council - on Simmondley Green.

Cllr Gill stressed at the latest parish council meeting that he doesn’t want to shift the Green’s tree.

Asking colleagues to come up with options, he said: “Do we move it, do nothing, or have two?

“It’s just a case of keeping our options open, then we can discuss it next year.”

Councillors decided to get a feedback and look into the costs involved in getting another tree. 

There is no hurry, the next parish council meeting isn’t until January and councillors don’t usually start planning Christmas until September.

More from Glossop Chronicle

  • Gamesley's new Wellbeing Garden officially opens

    A new Wellbeing Garden at Gamesley Roman Gardens has officially opened, providing a peaceful space where local people can enjoy nature, take some time out and focus on their wellbeing.

  • Two local businesses growing together

    In September 2021, a handful of local creatives temporarily took on the former Wains Services space at Glossop Gasworks as a place to work and meet for a few months. They named it KIN.DER. 

  • Glossop RBL launches Poppy Appeal

    The Glossop branch of the Royal British Legion will launch its annual Poppy Appeal on Saturday 24th October 2026.

  • PTA prize helps transform St Luke’s classrooms

    Pupils at St Luke’s CE Primary School are enjoying a more flexible and welcoming learning space thanks to £500 won by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in a High Peak Comps community prize draw. 

Weather

  • Thu

    13°C

  • Fri

    16°C

  • Sat

    11°C

  • Sun

    12°C

  • Mon

    16°C