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Staffordshire Moorlands

Principal industries are agriculture, fashion and tourism. The area's three towns are Leek, Cheadle, and Biddulph. Visitor attractions include the National Trust property Biddulph Grange, the theme-park Alton Towers, and the annual Leek Arts Festival.

The terrain is, as is suggested by the regional name, mostly moorland with forests and lakes stretching out across the plains. Some of the higher moorland has been largely abandoned for farming. One of the highest points in the Staffordshire Moorlands is the Roaches which rises to 505m (1656 ft.).

The district was formed in 1974, as a merger of the urban districts of Biddulph and Leek, along with Cheadle Rural District and Leek Rural District. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, is based in Leek.

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	College of the Peak Working in partnership with local craftspeople, employers and organisations to promote Heritage, Construction and Sustainable Building Skills, and to develop new learning opportunities across the Peak, Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands   Contact Phone:   01629 815 749 Email:   collegeofthepeak@btconnect.com Address:   Hallyard House, Bakewell Road, Over Haddon, Bakewell. Derbyshire DE45 1JE
	Community Council of Staffordshire Aims to protect and improve the quality of life for all those living and working in the communities of Staffordshire, especially in rural areas.   Contact Phone:   01785 242 525 Email:   andy@staffs.org.uk Address:   Friars Mill, Friars Terrace, Stafford
	Derby & Derbyshire Economic Partnership DDEP is one of seven Sub-regional Strategic Partnerships set up by the East Midlands Development Agency in 2003 to develop a range of sustainable economic opportunities. Its aim is to stimulate, develop and bring forward a range of sustainable economic opportunities in Derby & Derbyshire and improve the prosperity and overall environment for businesses, communities, individuals and visitors.  DDEP Document Library    Contact Phone:   01773 514 970 Email:   enquiries@ddep.co.uk Address:   PO Box 6512, Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3YS
	East Staffordshire Borough Council Full details of all ESBC services   Contact Phone:   01283 508 000 Email:   Council.Link@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk Address:   East Staffordshire Borough Council, Town Hall, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. DE14 2EB
	Government Office West Midlands Works to deliver and develop government programmes in the region on behalf of 10 central government departments, by working with relevant organisations to meet local needs.
	Leek College Committed to providing the highest quality standards of education, training and recreational opportunities through programmes based on individual recognition, attainment, equality of access, flexibility and relevance.   Contact Phone:   01538 398866 Email:   admissions@leek.ac.uk Address:   Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 6DP
	Peak District National Park Authority Working to make the Peak District a special welcoming environment with vibrant communities and a thriving economy.   Contact Phone:   01629 816 361 Email:   customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk Address:   Aldern Housem, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE
	Peak District Rural Action Zone As the rural arm of DDEP, the key role is to stimulate rural development activities and to bring together the funding programmes for the area.   Contact Phone:   01629 816 268 Email:   giles.dann@ddep.co.uk Address:   RAZ Support Unit, Arden House, Baslow Rd, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE
	Stafford College Full-time and part-time courses.   Contact Phone:   01785 223 800 Address:   Earl Street, Stafford, ST16 2QR
	Staffordshire Connects Staffordshire Connects aims to make sure everyone who lives and works in Staffordshire is aware of the work that is going on to develop electronic services across the county.
	Staffordshire County Council Responsible for all major public services in Staffordshire - aiming to make the county an even better place to live, work, visit and invest.   Contact Phone:   01785 223 121 Address:   St Chad's Place, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 2LR
	Staffordshire Moorlands District Council A guide to SMDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting.   Contact Phone:   01538 483 483 Email:   customer.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk Address:   Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffs ST13 6HQ
	Staffordshire Rural Hub A network for businesses serving the sustainability of the rural economy by exploring alternative business opportunities, so that they can make informed decisions, improve profitability and help to regenerate the rural economy.   Contact Phone:   01785 278 581 Email:   ruralhub@staffordshire.gov.uk
	Think Local Business Directory Free of charge on-line business directory supported by Stafford Borough Council and Stafford Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Staffordshire Moorlands and East Staffordshire areas.   Contact Phone:   01785 619 584 or 01785 257 057
	West Midlands Regional Observatory Regional observatory for the West Midlands - a complete single point of access to data, information, intelligence and much more about the region.