What role do the candidates see for the voluntary sector after the general election? Many statutory services can be delivered more cheaply and efficiently by the voluntary sector: but the funding and the framework must be put into place by the government to allow this delivery to take place.

What practical steps will you propose to safeguard the traditional campaigning role of the voluntary and community sector and to ensure that local and central government contracts do not destabilise groups financially and structurally?

Given that all parties are placing more emphasis on working with the voluntary sector, whether that be to shape policy, deliver services or promote volunteering how does your party plan to resource and manage this increased activity?

We all agree, and it is widely researched that volunteering provides positive outcomes for both individuals and communities. How will you support and champion volunteering across the High Peak?

All parties express recognition of the importance and value of volunteers in the community. Most local authorities have identified that the voluntary sector is likely to be badly hit by the anticipated cuts as the services are often not part of statutory provision. How do you envisage ensuring the VCS can continue to provide increasingly needed services if the cuts are most likely to be concentrated here?

If elected, how will each prospective parliamentary candidate work with voluntary organisations to minimise the carbon footprint caused by the High Peak?

Q8. What do the candidates intend to do about the lack of youth services available in the High Peak area?
Q9. How will you get the young people engaged in Sporting activities and off the streets to help cut the perception of Anti Social Behaviour?