Consultations

Where the decision is likely to have an impact on the general public, a special consultation process is held to gather the views of the community. The consultation may take the form of a questionnaire, public meetings, exhibitions, posters or all of these, depending on the issue.

We regularly carry out consultation exercises before taking decisions on council services and strategies - here you can find out information on current consultations.

A direct feedback form is included in each consultation.

Gambling Policy Consultation

The Gambling Act 2005 requires that Staffordshire Moorlands District Council prepare and publish a Statement of Principles every three years.

This Statement sets out how the Authority intends to exercise its functions under the Act and the principles it intends to apply. It will also provide clarity for licensing applicants and residents.

Gambling Policy - Draft Statement of Principles (PDF, 792 KB)

The amendments to this Draft Statement are made in reference to updated guidance etc. and are detailed in red in the document.

Comments in regards to the above can be submitted either in writing to the Licensing  Department, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ or via e-mail to licensing-1@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

The deadline for receipt of your response is 03 January 2025.

All responses where a name and postal address have been provided will be taken into consideration and will be made public. If you do not wish your identity to be divulged, please make this clear in your response.

Animal Licensing Policy

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are keen to hear your views on the draft Animal Licensing policy which is currently under consultation.

The council is the authorised authority for issuing licences under the Licensing of Activities Involving Animals Regulations 2018.

The draft policy has been prepared in accordance with statutory guidance for the licensing of animals under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and  The Animals (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2023.

It also adheres to the guidance and provisions of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 and the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.

Please make sure you read the draft policy below before commenting.

Animal Licensing Policy 2025 (PDF, 291 KB)

Responses to the consultation must be received by 29 January 2025 either by email Animal-Licensing@highpeak.gov.uk  or post High Peak Borough Council, PO Box 136, Buxton, SK17 1AQ

Climate Change Consultation

The responses to the two questions will be used to inform the review of our Climate Change Plans and district-wide targets.

We would like to know what you think Staffordshire Moorlands District Councils target to reach Net Zero should be, and how you would prioritise the following:

• Increasing natural solutions to carbon storage
• Encouraging active travel
• Investing in Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure
• Reducing waste and encouraging recycling
• Making existing homes more energy efficient
• Supporting businesses to reduce emissions
• Encourage renewable energy installations
• Supporting community groups
• Adapting to the impacts of more serious weather events and changing climate
• Improving public transport provision

Before answering our online survey, please make sure you have read the below background information.

Survey Background Information (PDF, 1 MB)

Once you have read the background information please complete our online survey.

This consultation will close on 19 January 2025.