Communities and businesses across Derbyshire have benefited from £438 million in Government funding since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, helping to support some of the most vulnerable people in the High Peak, alongside the sectors that have been hardest hit.

In total, the Government has announced almost £27 billion for local communities since the start of March. This includes billions of pounds in grants for small businesses and business rates reliefs for industries such as hospitality and leisure that have not been able to operate during lockdown.

As part of this figure, local authorities across England have received an unprecedented level of additional support, sharing £3.2 billion in direct grants—of which £61 million has gone to Derbyshire—and a further £600 million to help prevent transmission in care settings. 

This has meant that High Peak has resources available to respond to any additional pressures created by Coronavirus, and has been able to continue providing essential services, such as adult social care and children’s services.

Robert Largan MP commented:

“The scale of the Government’s support for people in the High Peak is very welcome, and without question above and beyond what many would have expected when this crisis began.

“Whether it’s the additional funding for councils or direct support to protect businesses that are vital for local jobs and our communities, this has already made a massive difference to the lives of many people in High Peak.

“I’m confident the Government will continue to do whatever it can to help the High Peak get through this difficult period and to rebuild for the future.”