Chesterfield has a key role to play in the region’s economic growth aspirations
I have spent the past few days at UKREiiF – the largest real estate and investment event in the UK, attracting over 12,000 delegates from the public and private sectors.
It has been a busy week of meetings and events, discussing the opportunities in Chesterfield and raising awareness of the Borough as a place to invest.
The success will be known in the coming months and years, as we develop relationships alongside the progression of £2 billion worth of regeneration projects.
One of the strands of the Chesterfield Place Story is creating connections. People think of this as being about our excellent transport links, supply chain, and location next to the Peak District National Park. It is much more than just that!
Throughout history, Chesterfield has built relationships to bring forward growth and investment. We have a clear growth strategy, and projects to deliver those ambitions and want to continue collaboration to achieve these ambitious plans.
Following the launch of the East Midlands Combined County Authority and the election of the first Mayor it was positive to hear a collective voice for the region at UKREiiF. As Derbyshire’s largest town, Chesterfield is important to the region’s economic growth ambitions.
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward showcased the region’s investment potential at two events. These were organised by D2N2 LEP, The upper-tier local authorities, Marketing Derby, Marketing Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, and Destination Chesterfield.
Destination Chesterfield hosted a table at a VIP lunch with the Mayor. A group of Chesterfield Champions, from across the property sector, alongside Chesterfield Borough Council presented our key asks to the Mayor to support the delivery of the Borough’s Growth Strategy. Discussions included bringing forward transport infrastructure, facilitating investment and developing skills and talent through our regeneration schemes.
The second event showcased the region to delegates interested in investing in the East Midlands. The Panel discussed why the ‘Time is Now’ to consider the East Midlands and launched a new online investment portfolio for the region.
Chesterfield Property and Construction Group also came together to discuss all things property over drinks and we launched our new Investment Map. You can view the map here.
Chesterfield was highlighted in the Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio. The updated website was launched at a drinks reception and includes transformational opportunities for our historic town centre, the Chesterfield Waterside scheme, and the forward-thinking master plan for Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield has a strong heritage of being inventive and delivering innovative approaches. From the first disposable nappies and the drills that made the Channel Tunnel to being the proud home of railway innovator, George Stephenson!
Once again, In a noisy marketplace, Team Chesterfield and Team East Midlands have collaborated and articulated why our area and region is a wonderful place to invest, live and work.
Chesterfield Investment Summit returns this November. The event promises to provide exciting updates on Chesterfield’s regeneration opportunities and I hope to see you all there.
Bookings will open in the Summer and if you would like to find out more about partnering on the event please do contact us at info@chesterfield.co.uk
