Town centre revamp plan approved

An initial £5 million package of improvements for Staveley town centre has been given the go-ahead.

Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet has given its approval to a new long-term vision for the town centre.

It follows a public consultation which showed strong support for the draft Staveley Town Centre Vision Master Plan, with 70% of respondents stating that they would be more likely to visit the town centre if the Master Plan’s proposals were implemented.

The immediate improvements include the regeneration of the Market Square, a shop front improvement scheme, a new and improved link to the canal, a new landmark pavilion building, an enhanced public realm and better signposting of facilities and attractions.

The initial package of improvements will be funded and delivered through the Staveley Town Deal.

Councillor Kate Sarvent, the borough council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “We want Staveley to be a thriving town centre, that attracts both residents and visitors, encourages new business start-ups and supports existing retailers and businesses to flourish.

“Our aim is to make best use of the Staveley Town Deal funding to deliver an initial package of improvements that will help ensure Staveley has a bright future as a place to start, to stay and to grow.”