SAVE LONGSTONE EDGE

SAVE LONGSTONE EDGE CAMPAIGN TO STOP THE QUARRY AT LONGSTONE EDGE, DERBYSHIRE

Threat of New Quarry at Peak Pasture

Just when we thought that the destruction by quarrying at Longstone Edge was coming to a close, a new threat has arrived - with a threat by Glebe Mines of open-cast fluorspar quarrying at the site known as "Peak Pasture". Peak Pasture is possibly the most sensitive part of Longstone Edge in respect of its scenic and botanical value. It is immediately above the village of Calver.

The Peak District National Park Authority is meeting on 18 September to make decisions which will affect Peak Pasture. SLEG has made written submissions to the PDNPA and will attend the meeting to make verbal representations.

Supporters are urged to attend the meeting themselves, or to give their views to SLEG.

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Longstone Edge is a beautiful three-mile-long ancient limestone ridge in the Peak District National Park, prominently situated within sight of Chatsworth House and Bakewell, which is being destroyed by limestone quarrying.

Backdale 15 September 2008

The photo above, taken on 15 September 2008, shows how destruction is accelerating. Grass and trees have been cleared on either side so the quarry can be expanded. (Click on the photo for a larger image, and here to compare with earlier photos.)

A legal battle has raged for years over the meaning of a 1952 mineral extraction permission. In March 2009 the Court of Appeal decided in favour of the Peak Park and the Government, hopefully opening the way to the long-term protection of Longstone Edge, yet amazingly limestone quarrying is proceeding unabated.

A massive scar has been created in the heart of unspoilt scenery in the second most-visited national park in the world. This must not be allowed to happen.

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How You Can Help

The most important task now is to pressure Secretary of State for the Environment Hilary Benn to provide funds to buy out the owner's mineral rights. Please write to your Member of Parliament to ask the Government to step in. If you can do more, we need help with a wide array of tasks, or you can make a donation towards our campaigning activities. Learn more.

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29 August 2009
Threat of New Quarry at Peak Pasture
28 July 2009
New Dangers for Longstone Edge
14 July 2009
Quarrying stopped on Longstone Edge
26 June 2009
House of Lords refuses to hear an appeal on Backdale quarry
2 June 2009
Limestone being moved from Wager's Flat
24 April 2009
Public Meeting Expresses Dismay
9 April 2009
MMC Lose Case Agains the Revenue
8 April 2009
Peak Park Thank Community
6 April 2009
Bleaklow and MMC Still Quarrying
30 March 2009
Public Meeting 23 April
18 March 2009
Court of Appeal Saves Longstone Edge?
16 March 2009
Court of Appeal Decision Expected Wednesday 18 March
24 February 2009
More Press Coverage
9 February 2009
Guardian - "A hole in the hillside"
5 February 2009
Crunch-time for Longstone Edge
1 February 2009
Teasall Quarry go-ahead and its Implications for Longstone Edge
6 November 2008
The future of Longstone Edge will be decided in the Court of Appeal in February
18 September 2008
The Country is Angry, Save Longstone Edge Group tells Hilary Benn
14 August 2008
Save Longstone Edge Group Call for Negotiations
28 July 2008
Backdale Quarry case goes to Court of Appeal
4 July 2008
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust joins Longstone Edge Coalition
27 June 2008
Coalition warns the Government to ‘act now’
11 June 2008
Court of Appeal to Consider Backdale
3 May 2008
Hint of Buyout on Quarry
22 April 2008
Coalition bids to stop mining at Peak District site
18 April 2008
National Park Authority seeks appeal on High Court judgment
2 April 2008
High Court written judgement on Backdale
6 March 2008
Minister to hear latest on quarrying issues at Longstone Edge