Residents are being invited by Derbyshire County Council to have their say about a proposed new road in Chesterfield.

The road, which is currently being referred to as the Hollis Lane link road, is proposed to link Brewery Street via the station with the A632 at Spa Lane, Hady Hill.

It is part of wider plans by Chesterfield Borough Council to regenerate the area around Chesterfield train station for housing and business use and to improve parking. The proposals are part of the work being carried out jointly by the county and borough councils on how to maximise the benefits of the potential HS2 service which is proposed to serve the town.

Read more about the plans for Chesterfield Station.

If the proposals for the new road go ahead, it would improve access to the station from the south and reduce the level of traffic travelling through the town centre.

The road would be built in two phases. Phase one would include widening the junction of Spa Lane and Hollis Lane and upgrading traffic lights at the junction. This would help to manage the additional traffic. New steps and a ramp would be built to provide access for pedestrians from the underpass and a new cycle route would be created alongside the link road to connect with the existing railway station cycle route.

The second phase would extend the link road north towards the station and through to Brewery Street.

Under the proposals, Lordsmill roundabout and Piccadilly junction would also be improved to help traffic flow better along the A632.

Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Transport and Infrastructure, said:

“Investing in roads is one of our top priorities for ensuring our local economy can thrive and grow.

“The proposed road will open up opportunities for regeneration around the station as well as providing better access to the station and helping to cut congestion on existing roads in the area.”

A public exhibition will be held at Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May 2019 so local people can find out more and give their views about the proposals.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions from 2pm to 6pm each day.

You can find out more information about the proposed Hollis Lane link road.

Anyone who is unable to make it to the event but would like to have their say can send their comments to Tom Mather, email: tom.mather@derbyshire.gov.uk by 7 June 2019.

All comments received will be taken into account before a planning application for the first phase of the work is submitted to Derbyshire County Council in the next few months.

There will be a further opportunity to comment as part of the planning process when the planning application is submitted.

Chesterfield at night

Gleeson Homes have planning permission for 175 two, three and four bedroom homes at Erin Road/The Grove, Poolsbrook.  Preparation is now well underway to enable work to start on site in summer 2019.

Understanding the importance of involving the community before and during the construction of developments, and leaving a legacy once works are complete, Gleeson Homes ensure they give priority of employment to people living within close proximity to each site, using local trades and working closely with subcontractors to help grow the company and share in their success.

Gleeson Homes are inviting local companies to a ‘Subcontractor Open Day’ event to find out how to tender for work connected to the construction of the new development at Poolsbrook.

The event will be held at Poolsbrook Social Welfare, 19 Cottage Close, Chesterfield S43 3LF, from 9am to 3.30pm on Friday 17th May 2019.

Opportunities include:

• Joiners (labour only)
• Bricklayers (labour only)
• Groundworkers (labour and plant)

Subcontractor and materials:

• Scaffolders
• External Frames
• Roof Tilers
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Plastering
• Wall and Loft Insulation
• Wall Tiling
• Painter
• Cleaner
• Landscaping

Neil Johnson, Assistant Director Economic Growth for Chesterfield Borough Council said: “This is great news for Chesterfield that will have a positive impact on many local people looking to buy a new home. Preparation is underway and we hope that work will start in summer this year to develop 175 new properties.

“I would  encourage any local companies who are interested in tendering for construction work to come along to the subcontractor open day to find out more about the project.”

Gleeson Homes run a successful Apprenticeship Scheme with future opportunities on the company’s sites and at their Sheffield office, for local young people looking to start a career in the construction industry. They will also be conducting school visits to discuss Health and Safety and career opportunities.

A Gleeson spokesperson said “We’re delighted that we have been given the go ahead for this to develop the site.  I think local people will be pleased to hear that our new homes are extremely affordable, in most cases it’s cheaper to buy than to rent”

Anyone wanting more information about the Subcontractor Open Day can contact Gleeson Homes on marketing@mjgleeson.com or telephone 0114 261 2900.

The UK’s largest wholesale tableware supplier, Utopia Tableware, has moved into a prime 168,000 sq ft unit at Langham Park near Chesterfield as part of a £15m expansion.

Utopia purchased One Langham Park at Temple Normanton consolidating their operations from several properties near to J29 of the M1.  Key to the expansion, which sees Utopia retaining one unit at Holmewood Industrial Park, was the need to relocate nearby, retaining staff, coupled with vital fast-access to the motorway and close proximity to the company’s remaining unit at Holmewood Industrial Park.

Mark Rammell, owner and CEO at Utopia Tableware, said: “This is a great opportunity for Utopia, it allows us to increase capacity and hold more stock throughout our whole hospitality range. Our total number of distributors has grown rapidly during 2018 and we now have over 1,100 sales representatives promoting our products across the world.

“The new warehouse facility has been purpose built to accommodate our Hospitality Division and we have also installed additional office space and a showroom at the new unit.”

Rebecca Schofield, Partner at Knight Frank, said: “The sale of One Langham Park is a milestone for Utopia Tableware as it expands the business from three, mid-sized existing premises to consolidate most of its operations under one roof following substantial market share growth in 2018 and the start of 2019, both in the UK and overseas.

“The unit is just two miles from the company’s remaining depot at Holmewood Industrial Park and provides a high specification facility with 12 metre eaves height, 15 dock-level loading doors and large secure loading yard, key requirements for the business.”

Utopia Tableware is the largest UK based supplier of Glass and Tableware to the Hospitality industry. It has its headquarters and main warehouse and distribution facility in Chesterfield and a showroom in London and the new warehouse allows the company to hold more than 30,000 pallets under one roof.

The company has been operating from Holmewood Industrial Park for 10 years and has appointed Knight Frank to market its two vacant units at the site, following the move to Langham Park.

Rebecca added: “We are now appointed to let Utopia’s two former units, of 55,000 sq ft and 61,000 sq ft, located close to junction 29 of the M1 motorway, south of Chesterfield, which would suit businesses requiring mid-sized industrial or warehousing accommodation with excellent motorway access.

“These units are being made available at a prime time for the market as we continue to see a shortfall of available stock of this quality across South Yorkshire and the East Midlands.’’

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Ashgate Hospicecare are thrilled to announce that one of their amazing supporters, Designer Contracts, are supporting the Hospice’s Three Bedded Bay Appeal through their amazing gift of £100,000.

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, have once again gone above and beyond to support their local Hospice, helping transform the Hospice’s Three Bedded Bays by sponsoring a bay which will create a homely, welcoming space at the Hospice for patients and their families.

This is not the first time Designer Contracts have made a huge difference to patients at Ashgate Hospicecare. Last year, the Chesterfield based business completely redesigned and rejuvenated the Hospice’s family room, creating a home from home for patients and families of North Derbyshire.
Barbara-Anne Walker, Chief Executive at Ashgate Hospicecare, said: “We can’t thank Designer Contracts enough for their outstanding generosity and continued support.”

“At Ashgate Hospicecare, we believe every person matters and they matter until the end of their life. The time that patients and their families spend with us will often be the most precious days and nights. However, for many of the people who need to be on our Inpatient Unit, we are no longer able to offer them the privacy and dignity that they deserve and that we would all want for ourselves or for someone we love.”

“Thanks to this amazing gift, we will be able to give our patients and their families a spacious, private and dignified environment when they need it the most. On behalf of everyone at Ashgate Hospicecare, thank you so much!”

Peter Kelsey, Chief Executive at Designer Contracts, said: “Designer Contracts are delighted to be able to continue to give their support to Ashgate Hospicecare and their patients and families.”

“Everyone we have met that’s associated with the Hospice has been so dedicated and caring, everyone does such wonderful work. The refurbishment plans that we have been able to contribute to will make even more of a difference to their patients, so we are so happy to be able to be a part of that.”

Greg and Lauranne share what Ashgate Hospicecare meant to them when Lauranne’s sister, Julie, came to the Hospice. Julie had brain cancer and as she became more poorly, her family cared for her at home. But when Julie’s symptoms became unmanageable for them to cope with, she was admitted to a single bedroom on our Inpatient Unit at the Hospice.

They said: “The Hospice provided us, as a family, with so many precious moments together. We feel incredibly lucky that Julie was able to have her own bedroom. I can’t imagine half of these moments being possible in a bay. We wouldn’t have all fitted around the bed, that’s for sure.”

Want to find out more about how you could support this amazing project and how your support could make a difference to the lives of local people? Just call Ali, Capital Appeals Manager on 01246 567250 or email alison.ward-foster@ashgatehospicecare.org.uk.

Work has started on site at Henry Boot Developments’ newest addition to Markham Vale, a 55,000 sq ft industrial warehouse, ‘MV55’, which is being developed on a speculative basis.

Markham Vale is a 200-acre industrial and logistics development located at Junction 29A of the M1 in Derbyshire, a joint venture between Henry Boot Developments (HBD) and Derbyshire County Council.

One of the region’s most successful industrial locations, Markham Vale is home to the likes of Great Bear, Gist, Ferdinand Bilstein and Sterigenics.

This latest building fronts the M1 and includes flexible office space ranging from 2,500 sq ft – 5,000 sq ft alongside high-quality industrial facilities and 50 on-site parking spaces.

Andrew Priestley, Development Surveyor at HBD, said: “Our decision to build our latest unit at Markham Vale on a speculative basis is very much a reflection of the strength of the market and continued demand for high-quality, well located industrial property. There is an acute shortage of good quality industrial space across the Yorkshire and East Midlands markets, particularly for buildings between 20,000 sq ft and 100,000 sq ft, resulting in a high degree of latent demand for new-build product like MV55.

“We currently have a total of 108,000 sq ft under construction at Markham Vale, with this latest unit scheduled to complete in September along with Protec International’s new purpose-built premises, which started on site last month. Initial conversations have been very positive – businesses are keen to capitalise on its location as well as the high-quality build, which is something occupiers can always count on from HBD.”

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, Councillor Tony King, said: “This is a great opportunity for another business to join our thriving Markham Vale site.”

“This plot has a lot to offer with great links to the M1 and a skilled workforce, high-quality industrial facilities and flexible office space.”

“We look forward to welcoming even more businesses at the site very soon and for those looking to relocate or expand, we still have opportunities available so please get in touch for more information.”

Plots of up to 15 acres remain available at Markham Vale and can accommodate flexible design and build units up to 300,000 sq ft.

Please click here to find out more about the opportunities available at MV55. Find out more about relocating to Markham Vale and investing in Chesterfield.