Archive: this fund supported the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.

In 2022, High Peak Borough Council announced a £20,000 fund to help communities organise events and activities for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70-year reign.

The celebrations included a long weekend from 2 to 5 June 2022, with two bank holidays, street parties and the Big Jubilee Lunch. National Lottery distributors committed at least £22 million across the UK to support Jubilee activities.

The council’s 2022 grant report proposed £750 each for the three larger town or parish councils of Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills and Whaley Bridge, and £550 for each remaining parish council. In areas without a town or parish council, including Buxton and Glossop, community groups could apply for up to £750 per event on a first-come-first-served basis. Parishes could also consider joint applications or supporting bids from community groups.

In the original announcement, then council leader Councillor Anthony Mckeown said: “The anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne earlier this month has kick started a year of events, and I’m pleased to announce this grant funding to help communities across the High Peak plan and support their summer celebrations.

“It is a truly historic milestone of selfless public service and I know people will want to take part in both national and local events as we come together across the UK to honour this achievement.

“We hope this extra financial help will be welcomed by those already planning community events and spur on those considering doing so.”