Welcome to Great Longstone
Great Longstone is an English civil parish within the district of Derbyshire Dales and the county of Derbyshire
Great Longstone is located approximately 2.5 miles north of Bakewell. It is a mostly residential village, set around a series of small greens and the village playing fields. It has a primary school, 2 public houses and a village shop, that are used by visitors and local residents, including those of the nearby hamlets of Rowland, Hassop and Little Longstone.
The Parish Council has responsibility for the Village Greens, Allotments, Recreation Ground (with the Sports Association) the Closed Churchyard (with DDDC and the Churchyard Volunteers) and the Village Hall (with the Village Hall Trustees). In addition to the usual duties, such as reviewing planning applications, the Council works closely with local community groups who provide a range of activities.
Contact Information
- Mobile
- 07968 295258
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- Address
- Longstone Village Hall
Church Lane
Great Longstone
Derbyshire
DE45 1TB
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Society
Longstone Village Week 2026 – Sat 11th to Sun 20th July 2026
Longstone Village Week 2026 - Sat 11th to Sun 20th July 2026
Council Business
Annual Accounts and Right to Inspect
Confirmation of dates for public rights to review the Council's accounts (3rd June to 14th July 2026)
Society
Annual Parish Meeting
This will take place in the Village Hall starting at 7pm on the evening of Wednesday 29th April 2026. All welcome.
Society
Neighbourhood Plan Survey
Neighbourhood Plan Survey - Deadline for survey has been extended to 15th February 2026.
Quick Links
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Neighbourhood Plan
Longstone Area Neighbourhood Plan News
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Derbyshire Dales District Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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Longstone and the Domesday Book
Longstone was a settlement in Domesday Book, in the hundred of Blackwell and the county of Derbyshire.
People
Simon Headington
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clerk@
greatlongstone-pc. gov. uk - Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Cllr James Cox
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james.
cox@ greatlongstone-pc. gov. uk - Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 680 |
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| District | Derbyshire Dales |
| County | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | DE45, SK17, S32 |
| Dialling Code | 01629 |
| Police Force | Derbyshire Constabulary |
| Fire Authority | Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |