Creating contemporary spaces in Chesterfield and Staveley town centres
New artist’s impressions have been revealed as two major regeneration schemes in Chesterfield and Staveley take milestone steps to transform our town centres into contemporary spaces.
Work to revamp Chesterfield town centre including our historic market place begins this summer Chesterfield Borough Council has announced.
The Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield project will transform the look, feel and flow of key public spaces. The project has already seen work begin on the refurbishment of our town’s iconic Stephenson Memorial Hall, and improvements to Packers Row.
A new layout has been confirmed for Market Square – making it easier for shoppers to explore, with modernised stalls complemented with vibrant new canopies in heritage colours and the historic Town Pump a unique feature.
Market Square Chesterfield – artist’s impression
New Square will become a more flexible space designed to support the main market and speciality markets and host festivals and events to bring our town centre to life.
Rykneld Square will become a green space where we can enjoy our much-loved Crooked Spire, and better connect this landmark to the town centre.
Imaginative new lighting will be installed at Spire Walk, enhancing the appearance of our iconic Crooked Spire at night, and creating a more attractive link into Rykneld Square.
Improved paving and lighting will revamp Corporation Street – a key entrance from Chesterfield Railway Station to Chesterfield Museum and the Pomegranate Theatre.
In Staveley, formal plans have been submitted for a new landmark building between Staveley Miners Welfare building and Staveley High Street.
The plans are a key part of the £6 million Staveley 21 project, which will transform the marketplace to support the hosting of new events, provide new tiered seating for outdoor theatre and open-air cinema screenings, and create natural play equipment for families. The scheme also includes better connections to Chesterfield Canal, improved lighting and a greener town centre.
The new building aims to reflect Staveley’s heritage with a modern twist, opening the view from Market Street into the town centre.
Several uses for the building are currently being considered including as a potential site for Staveley library or for retail, leisure, and business start-up uses.
Staveley 21 Pavilion Building – artist’s impression
Councillor Kate Sarvent, cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:
“The Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield project will be completed in phases and is due for completion in 2025.
“We have a strong track record of making the most of external funding opportunities to invest in the future of our borough, and through projects like the Revitalising the Heart of Project this work will bring real improvements for the residents and businesses of our town, while boosting our appeal to visitors.”
Speaking about Staveley, Councillor Sarvent said:
“Town centres are changing and by trying to expand the offer, creating new opportunities for events and social spaces we want to boost visitor numbers and provide the space for local businesses to thrive.
“We’ll continue to engage directly with local businesses and residents over the coming months to finalise the plans and ensure the project meets their needs, including hosting more drop-in sessions for residents.”
The pavilion building has been designed by Chesterfield firm, Whittam Cox Architects. Ryan Fish, Associate Director at Whittam Cox Architects, said:
“Our team has meticulously developed the Pavilion building as part of the Staveley centre masterplan with utmost care and consideration. This project presented us with a unique opportunity to influence a scheme close to home, drawing on our intricate knowledge of the local area. The result is a contemporary development that not only honours Staveley’s heritage but also serves as a catalyst and hub of activity for future development, aligning with the long-term vision for the area.”
Ivan Fomin, Chair of the Staveley Town Deal Board, said: “The Staveley 21 project has the potential to be transformative for the town centre, ensuring that it is a place where local people and visitors will want to spend time whilst also supporting local businesses to grow not only now but in the future. Our aim through the town deal is ensuring that Staveley is a place where people can Start, Stay and Grow and the town centre reflects this with something to entice all ages to visit, support local businesses and help them to grow.”
View from Staveley High Street – artist’s impression
The Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield project will be completed in phases and is due for completion in 2025.
The Staveley area is benefitting from £25.2m worth of government funding through the Town Deal, which must be spent by March 2026.
Find out more about shopping and town centre experiences coming soon to Chesterfield at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/
