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Chesterfield Record Fair to launch new event at The Batch House

A new record fair event is set to take place in The Batch House, giving music lovers even more opportunity to browse their favourite artists.

The new event will run in addition to the regular monthly record fair in Chesterfield town centre, allowing people to attend on weeknights too.

The first Record Fair at the Batch House will take place later this month, on Friday 30th August, 12pm-6pm.

Organiser Adrian Wells, owner of AA Record Fairs said: “The event has always been very popular. Since it began 4 years ago, its reputation is one for a great selection of diverse genres of music and different vinyl dealers attending each month, and traveling from all over the country to stand.

Adrian says he loves to host the market in Chesterfield Town Centre, and looks forward to building on its popularity: “It’s outside which offers us flexibility, it also allows us to keep the rents cheap, and the stalls are bigger than normal tables rented out at other events (so traders get a great deal, which is one reason they turn up in force each month – they can also create a great display of their stock).

“To find a larger monthly record fair, and there are only a few in the whole country, you would have to go to a major city.  Chesterfield record fair punches well above its weight in terms of size of event per capita.  The event still has room to grow for both traders and for attendance; we are always trying to improve.”

The additional date taking place at The Batch House will allow traders and music fans to indulge in some of the unique food vendors based there, serving Greek, Indian, Italian and Peruvian food just to name a few.

Sign outside Modern venue advertising a record fair

Adrian explained why AA Record Fairs has added more dates in the town: “We are always being asked for a record fair in the week, to accommodate buyers who work weekends.  Plus, we run around 100 events a year at weekends, we always have something on every Saturday & Sunday.  So to expand, we are attempting to establish a few key weekday events, with Chesterfield being one of the first.

“We are hoping our large local following will come out to support this first weekday record fair in Chesterfield. We always look for venues with a difference, somewhere that can bring new people to our events and a venue that is interested in getting a boost from our crowd of vinyl hunters.

“The Batch House is perfect. It’s a newly built venue in a great location, with plenty of indoor space for our first mid-week, pop-up venture. Customers can browse records while also meeting friends for a drink or light lunch or have a break in a relaxing atmosphere while thinking over what records to buy.

“Places like Chesterfield marketplace (for large events) & The Batch House (for a smaller, pop-up fairs) are perfect for this approach, tying two different things together.”

Nick Hogan, Destination Chesterfield Board Member commented: “It’s fantastic to see the Chesterfield Record Fair expanding it’s schedule of events, helping to further establish our town as a fantastic and unique destination for music lovers. I’d encourage people to continue supporting these events, which add to the vibrancy of our town and help to provide footfall to our independent shops and food & drink venues.”

Find out more about Chesterfield Record Fair at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/chesterfield-record-fair-chesterfield-market/

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Make the most of the summer holidays in Chesterfield

The summer holidays are now in full swing, which means for the next few weeks, you may need to find innovative ways to entertain the little ones!

Fear not, we’re taking some of the strain off mums and dads in Chesterfield this summer, with plenty of fun activities to help your youngsters let off some steam.

Why not explore our most famous landmark by climbing up to the foot of the crooked spire and taking in the glorious North Derbyshire scenery? Or take a trip back in time at another one of our local landmarks, Hardwick Hall… They’re hosting a Festival of Archaeology for history lovers, and an open-air adventure cinema for families who want to enjoy a movie under the stars.

For more history and heritage with some thrills attached, you’ll feel the tremble of hooves and see spectacular speed and skill at Bolsover Castle’s Legendary Joust on the 24th, 25th and 26th August.

Has your child ever said they want to be an astronaut when they grow up? Get them exploring the wonders of outer space at the Chesterfield Observatory. The facility will be opening its doors on selected dates throughout the summer for you and the family to get a glimpse of the stars and planets.

For something more down-to-earth, you can see the glorious green countryside and hear the peaceful sounds of the birds whilst getting active on Chesterfield Canal! You’re able to hire out paddle sports equipment at Hollingwood Hub on Saturdays and Sundays over the summer, making a splash with your family!

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If they still have energy to burn, the kids will have a great time letting off some steam at the Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club. The tennis camp takes place on three different weeks of the holidays, with several different sports on offer such as dodgeball, football, and hockey.

Don’t forget to make the most of our beautiful town and surrounding area by taking advantage of our wonderful cycling routes, transporting you through our picturesque scenery. Of course, stopping off in Queen’s Park for a cool ice cream and refreshing drink is a must!

Cycling Festival

See the strong men and women in action at Matlock Farm Park for the Peak District Highland Games. Witness the feats of strength on show as contestants pull tractors, lift extremely heavy stones and take part in the traditional caber toss. That takes place on Sunday, 25th August.

Man pulling a tractor

With so much happening on our doorstep for your family to enjoy, make the most of this packed summer in Chesterfield making memories with your loved ones and supporting our local businesses and attractions.

For more information, go to: www.chesterfield.co.uk/summer

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Staveley Waterside Development gets underway

A transformation is about to begin at Staveley town’s canal basin as part of the Staveley Town Deal, a £25 million government-funded regeneration programme for the area.

A new, 2-storey building is to be constructed adjacent to Staveley Canal, creating an attractive mixed use facility that will support 11 business units for office, retail and workshop use alongside opportunities for food and drink. In short, creating a whole new destination in Staveley for both commerce and visitors.

The project is being managed and funded by a partnership between Derbyshire County Council and the Staveley Town Deal, which is overseen by Chesterfield Borough Council. The Town Deal is providing £3.5 million of the £4.5 million cost of the project with the balance being met by the County Council.

The canal basin will be greatly enhanced by the new development and, hopefully, will encourage more visitors to make recreational use of the canal for walking, cycling and boating. Access to the site will be improved with a new road and footpath and there will be indoor and outdoor dining space. Contractors started work on phase 1 of the project at the end of July. This initial phase is scheduled for completion by the end of April 2025.

This Staveley Waterside project forms part of the wider Markham Vale programme of works, a flagship 85-hectare business park based on the site of the old Markham Colliery.

The programme is a joint venture being delivered jointly with HBD focused on attracting and assisting businesses to support net zero ambitions and helping make Derbyshire a greener and lower carbon place to live, work and visit.

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Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Clean Growth and Regeneration, Councillor Tony King, said: “It’s great to see this highly anticipated new development get underway at Staveley.

“Not only will it bring more life and jobs to the area, it will also draw more visitors to this attractive canal-side environment and encourage greater use of the infrastructure that’s already there.

“We have drawn on our many years of experience from work at Markham Vale and brought it to the Staveley Waterside project to help regenerate the area. It will provide both high-quality business accommodation and a visitor destination that people from near and far can enjoy.”

Ivan Fomin, Chair of the Staveley Town Deal Board, said: “I am thrilled to see this prominent project right by the canal, start on site. This landmark development is a key part of the Town Deal programme as it will help create new jobs and encourage people to explore the historic canal, contributing to our overall goal of ensuring that Staveley is a place where everyone can start, stay, and grow.”

Staveley Waterside is one of 3 projects the county council is leading as part of the Staveley Town Deal which includes 10 projects in total.

Wheels to Work is a project we are leading to help people in Staveley access job and training opportunities by providing bicycles and e-scooters for those with limited transport options. And we are also working with partners on a project to reinstate a railway station in Barrow Hill and create better public transport connections between Staveley, Chesterfield and Sheffield for jobs and training opportunities.

Find out more about the Staveley Town Deal Projects here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments/staveley/

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Chesterfield gastropub added to prestigious Michelin guide

A Chesterfield gastropub has been added to the Michelin guide, putting it amongst the best restaurants in the country.

The Bulls Head, Holymoorside, was awarded with an Inspectors addition into The Great Britain and Ireland selection of the guide in July.

Being listed in the prestigious guide amongst the best restaurants in the country is an accolade Mark Aisthorpe Patron and Head Chef has dreamed of from the moment he took the reigns.

The Michelin Guide documents The Bulls Head as having gained a “Strong following for being Gastronomically adventurous and having a passionate team who make a real effort to welcome their guests. The kitchen shows great ambition within the pub surroundings, with a tasting menu available alongside a la carte.  The chefs show great skill in spotlighting their quality produce like the super fresh wild sea bass cooked to perfection. Well-appointed bedrooms complete their appealing overall package.”

The Bulls Head is set in a traditional village pub on the edge of the Peak District National Park and has a widespread reputation for fine dining. Their overall aim is to provide a high-quality dining experience using produce that is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced.

Mark Aisthorpe, Patron, said: “I am totally overwhelmed and in gratitude to Michelin Guide for this prestigious award which recognises our dedication to quality, innovation and excellence within the culinary world.

“The hard work staff and I have put into achieving this honour is a testament to our commitment in providing an exceptional dining experience. I am so proud of what the Bulls Head stands for and the magnificent efforts of each and every member of the team.  I can’t thank Michelin Guide enough for this amazing accolade.”

Nick Hogan, Destination Chesterfield Board Member commented: “It is fantastic to see a Chesterfield restaurant featured in the prestigious Michelin guide, showcasing the fantastic food and drink sector in our town. A huge congratulations to Mark and his team at The Bull’s Head on this wonderful achievement.”

If you’re looking for great places to eat and drink in Chesterfield, discover some of the fantastic venues across our town here.

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Chesterfield Italian restaurant fulfils dream to cook for their football heroes

An award-winning Italian restaurant in Chesterfield has achieved a dream by cooking some of its signature dishes for their hometown football club.

The team at Sicily Restaurant are originally from Palermo, and have been avid supporters of the city’s football team for many years.

Last week, the Palermo team came to Chesterfield to play a friendly match against Leicester City at the SMH Group Stadium, enabling the team at Sicily Restaurant to provide a post-match meal for the players.

Monica Sardisco, owner of Sicily Restaurant commented: “We couldn’t believe it when we got the call a couple of days before the match, asking us to make pizza for the whole squad!”

“Most of our staff are from Palermo, so it’s fair to say this order was pretty special to us. We always keep an eye on how Palermo are doing, and to cook for them was a huge honour.”

The restaurant was still open for customers on the day, meaning a busy evening service for chef Alex del Vecchio, but he explained how he was more than happy to step up to the plate.

Alex said: “It was the best experience I have ever had as a chef. Making pizza and pasta for such a big team from my country was truly special.

“We were able to meet the players when we delivered the food. It was such an amazing experience for us, and we hope they enjoyed those familiar flavours of home, right here in Chesterfield.”

The Sicily Restaurant team have also received plenty of publicity in their home town after the football club thanked them for providing the food for the players.

Monica added: “We’ve had plenty of messages from people back home saying they saw us on Palermo’s social media channels. It’s fantastic to be based in Chesterfield, a town we love, while still having a strong connection to our roots back home.”

Sicily Restaurant supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Families enjoy immersive experiences at Chesterfield Children’s Festival

Thousands of families attended the second Chesterfield Children’s Festival at the weekend, with children of all ages participating in the weekend’s workshops and activities.

The free two-day event at Queen’s Park was organised by local arts charity, Junction Arts and was funded by Arts Council England.

The line-up included an immersive movie experience, virtual reality swings, Bollywood dancing, an interactive catwalk, family life drawing, circus skills and carnival queens!

Junction Arts Project Coordinator, Jemma Burton said: “Thank you to everyone who came to the Chesterfield Children’s Festival at the weekend!  We had some fantastic activities and performers, but the visitors bring the energy and positivity that makes it so special.  It was great to see local families embracing arts and culture activities: mums and dads dancing along to the Jackson 5, kids improvising with the award-winning Blockbuster Factory and grandparents dressing up as carnival queens!”

“The event aimed to create a welcoming space, where young people and their families could explore art, culture and creativity in an accessible way. We hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as we did and made lots of memories. We’ll see you all again next year!”

A parent in attendance commented: “It has been another fantastic children’s festival, the kids have enjoyed making their sock puppets, we’ve danced, made an imaginary movie, flown like a bird on the virtual reality swings and seen live theatre – right here in Queen’s Park.  It’s such a great event for Chesterfield and local families.”

Junction Arts is an award-winning participatory arts charity, that organises a number of festivals and events, including the Tapton Lock Festival and Bolsover Lantern Parade.

For more information about Junction Arts and upcoming events, visit www.junctionarts.org.

Looking for more exciting events and activities across Chesterfield this Summer? Head over to our Summer in Chesterfield page! 

Junction Arts supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Exhibitions to connect Chesterfield communities with history and culture

A new programme of events and exhibitions will celebrate history and culture in Chesterfield.

Chesterfield Borough Council has received funding from Arts Council England to host a variety of museum exhibitions being held at partner venues across the borough and a series of plays at the Winding Wheel Theatre. The programme will run until August 2025.

Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “Whilst Chesterfield Museum and the Pomegranate Theatre are closed for refurbishment this is a fantastic opportunity to ensure that our residents can still connect with our history and culture.

“There is lots planned as part of this programme, but we’ve ensured all the exhibitions are family friendly with interactive activities to try. We’ve also put together a great schedule of plays with some classics as well as a selection of contemporary tales. We want lots of people to come along and support these events – keep an eye on our website and social media for more details about everything taking place over the next year.”

Peter Knott, Midlands Area Director at Arts Council England, said: “We’re delighted to award Chesterfield Borough Council £98,750 to provide a programme of creative and cultural activities for the community to enjoy while the town’s museum and Pomegranate Theatre are closed for a major renovation project.

“This National Lottery funding will support exhibitions, theatre, activities and events at venues across the borough, ensuring local people can continue to be inspired by museum collections, delve into local history and take part in enriching creative and cultural activities on their doorstep.”

The programme will kick off in September with the Chesterfield Menagerie exhibition being held in the Assembly Rooms. At this free exhibition, members of the public will be able to see some of the many animal-themed works within the museum collection and take part in some great family-friendly activities.

Chesterfield Town Hall in the evening, with a lit lampost

In October the museum team will set up an interactive Romans exhibition in Hasland Village Hall before a final exhibition for 2024 in Old Whittington which will focus on the Victorians. The exhibitions will showcase Chesterfield’s history during these periods, and there will also be interactive activities like dressing up and handling objects.

In 2025 exhibitions will include the Tudors, Vikings, Medieval and a look at the ‘Extraordinary Women’ who put our town on the map.

At the Winding Wheel Theatre, Rumpus Theatre Company will be bringing the classic George Bernard Shaw comedy, Arms and the Man, to audiences on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October.

Winding Wheel

Then on Wednesday 23 October, the Red Ladder Theatre Company will be presenting ‘We’re Not Going Back’, a funny yet moving musical tale of three sisters set in the 1984/85 miners’ strike. In 2025 the theatre will be hosting three more plays as part of this programme.

Chesterfield Museum and the Pomegranate Theatre is being transformed as part of a multi-million pound renovation project to create a modern visitor experience in the heart of the town centre.

The refurbished hall will bring together an extended Theatre, a reconfigured and modern museum, alongside new gallery space, a café bar, education and community facilities.

Funding for the project has been provided through the Government’s Levelling Up Fund with additional funding from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme to install a ventilation system in the theatre auditorium and create a new Changing Places toilet.

To find out more about the transformation of Stephenson Memorial Hall visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/stephenson-memorial-hall

All the museum exhibitions happening around the borough over the next year will be listed on: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum

To find out more about performances at the Winding Wheel Theatre and to book tickets visit: www.chesterfieldtheatres.com

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Chesterfield barbers named in the UK’s best apprentice employers for 3rd consecutive year

A barber shop in Chesterfield town centre has been recognised nationally as one of the best apprentice employers, for the 3rd year in a row.

Less Than Zero Barbers, established in Chesterfield in 2017 has been named in the Institute For Apprenticeships Top 50 SME employer list for the company’s commitment to its team.

The list, which was announced on 25th July 2024, celebrates England’s outstanding small & medium-sized apprenticeship employers, recognising their commitment to creating new apprenticeships, the diversity of their apprentices, and the number of apprentices who successfully achieve their apprenticeships.

The rankings are produced annually by the Department for Education, in partnership with High Fliers Research, who independently assess and rank the nation’s top apprenticeship employers

Martin Wallis-Keyworth the owner of Less Than Zero said: “We have always taken the formal training of new and existing staff extremely important and have always ensured people not only grow in the barbering skills but also in other skills such as training, assessing and teaching and have all those skills in the business to NVQ L5.”

Investing in people is obviously having a positive effect on the business as it’s grown year on year since its formation and is consistently scored on social media at a 4.9/5 which is always a good sign especially when you consider the amount of reviews the business has.

Martin went on to say: “Moving forward we have formulated a strategy and business plan to expand the business further and this will be achieved by leveraging the amazing team we have and their new skill set and also will help us grow a larger talent pool to help in that expansion. We would be unable to this if it hadn’t been for the training and development of the team.”

Caroline Larissey, Chief Executive National Hair and Beauty Federation added: “It’s fantastic to see one of our NHBF members being recognised in the Top 50 SME Employer list for the third consecutive year. Having previously worked alongside Martin Wallis-Keyworth in the trailblazer groups for the Barbering apprenticeship, I have firsthand experience of his commitment to excellence and professional development.

“Less Than Zero Barbers’ consistent appearance on this prestigious list is a testament to their unwavering dedication to team growth and the barbering profession as a whole. Their approach to investing in their staff’s skills, not just in barbering but also in training, assessing, and teaching, sets a remarkable example for our industry.

“Martin’s strategy of leveraging his team’s expanded skill set for business growth is exactly the kind of forward-thinking approach we champion at NHBF. It’s clear that their investment in people is paying dividends, as evidenced by their year-on-year growth and outstanding customer satisfaction ratings.

“We’re proud to have businesses like Less Than Zero Barbers as part of our membership. They exemplify the values of continuous improvement and staff development that are crucial for the future of our industry. We look forward to seeing their continued success and the positive impact they’ll undoubtedly have on the barbering profession as they expand.”

Nick Hogan, Destination Chesterfield Board Member said: “A big congratulations to Less Than Zero for gaining this recognition once again. We know that businesses across our town are playing a key role in supporting our young people to gain key skills which set them up for a rewarding career. Ensuring we have high level skills in our workforce is vital to the economy, so it is pleasing that the work being done by a local business has been highlighted at a national level.”

Looking for support to upskill your workforce, or to take on and develop an apprentice? Find out more on our business support pages here.

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Chesterfield celebrates skills partnership

An innovative partnership which is helping local people access workplace skills and training has marked its one-year milestone.

The Chesterfield Skills and Employment Partnership brings together representatives from the business community, education providers and public sector, to develop programmes and initiatives that aim to help local residents improve their skills to access new opportunities, which will help the local economy to grow.

The partnership has had a busy first year – launching five new skills programmes, established a skills brokerage service, hosted almost 20 events, and created a new initiative that has helped more than 200 young people to make more informed decisions about their future.

Michael Timmins, a director at AECOM and chair of the Skills and Employment Partnership, said: “It has been an incredibly busy first year and we’ve launched lots of new initiatives and programmes that will help ensure everyone can develop the skills that local businesses need to grow. By working in partnership with the public sector, it has helped ensure that support can be provided to solve the challenges faced by businesses and I look forward to seeing how this partnership develops, and to launching more programmes that will help local people access skills training.”

The Chesterfield Skills and Employment Partnership is a key element of Chesterfield Borough Council’s Skills Action Plan. Launched in 2023, it sets out a variety of partnership initiatives – working with local agencies and businesses – to help bridge the skills gap.

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council and vice chair of the Skills and Employment Partnership, said: “We want to ensure that everyone can benefit from a growing local economy and through working in partnership with businesses and the community sector we can help local people develop the skills to progress in their careers or access new opportunities as they become available.

“Over the last year we have launched lots of new programmes with the business, education, and voluntary sector, I would like to encourage local residents to look into these opportunities and take full advantage of them because they can help progress their career and build a better life in our borough.”

The Skills Action Plan runs until 2027. It is just one of a range of projects and initiatives which is being funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), after the council was successful in securing £2.6m from the Government. It will fund initiatives, until 2025, which are designed to improve life for local people and support local businesses.

More information about the Skills Action Plan and how people can access the support available can be found by visiting: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/

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Blue plaque unveiled to mark Chesterfield as the home of walking football

A blue plaque has been unveiled outside the HUB at the SMH Group Stadium, to mark Chesterfield as the birthplace of walking football.

The event was attended by Chesterfield FC Community Trust representatives, local walking football players and senior officials from walking football bodies.

John Croot, CEO of Chesterfield FC/Chesterfield FC Community Trust, was part of the Trust team who devised walking football, along with Andy Morris, Adam Norman and others.

John said: “It’s a real privilege and it’s great for the people who have been involved in it from the very early sessions. We heard from people who were coaching at the first sessions, along with those who were playing and watching.

“Part of having this plaque here recognises the role that the Trust, myself and others have all put in since they were playing two-a-side at Queen’s Park Sports Centre!

“It’s helping people get into a healthy lifestyle and it’s as much about what doesn’t happen on the pitch in that, they (walking football players) go and do other activities and get to know each other.

“It’s quite humbling, really, when you get phone calls from the US that they play walking basketball and other walking sports.

“To think that it all started here at Chesterfield all those years ago, it’s quite humbling.”

Image taken by Tina Jenner Photography

Alan Rose, president of the International Walking Football Federation who recently held their World Championships at the SMH Group Stadium, attended the unveiling.

He expressed delight at the growth of the sport and urged others to get involved in walking football, saying: “Don’t think about it – get down and do it and enjoy it.”

Walking football was devised in 2010 for an ‘Extra Time’ project delivered by Chesterfield FC Community Trust, aimed at encouraging people aged 55 and over to be more active and develop friendship groups.

To find out more about the Senior Spireites Walking Football Club, please visit https://www.chesterfieldwalkingfootball.co.uk/

For information on the Spirettes Women’s Walking Football Club, please contact Alyss Jackson: alyssjackson@spireitestrust.org.uk

Chesterfield Football Club supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Town centre regeneration work starts on site

Work on the next phase of the multi-million pound regeneration of Chesterfield town centre has officially started on site.

Councillors Tricia Gilby and Kate Sarvent met with Louise Bruynseels a regular market trader and John Allen the Construction Director at contractor Thomas Bow, to see how works had been progressing to the upper section of Market Place during the first week of construction.

The works will see the creation of a new market layout with new stalls and enhancements to paving, seating and lighting. Work will then move on to New Square – to create an attractive and flexible space that will complement the main market and speciality markets, but can also be used to host festivals, events, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings.

New layout for Chesterfield Market with contemporary stalls, heritage colours, Market Hall in the background, town pump a feature

Market Square Chesterfield – artist’s impression

The town’s historic cobbles will be lifted, and re-laid and some new paving will also be installed – together this will maintain the historic look but will provide a more level surface throughout the Market Place, making it easier for people with accessibility issues such as wheelchair and mobility scooter users or parents with pushchairs to navigate the market.

Councillor Kate Sarvent, cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “We’re all immensely proud of our town centre and historic market, and we’re investing in its future to help it thrive for generations to come.

“It’s fantastic to see work begin on site, and we all look forward to seeing the improvements take shape over the summer. The town centre is very much open for business, although inevitably there will be some short-term disruption and we thank people for their patience.

“We’re working closely to support our market traders and town centre businesses and will keep people up to date as the project progresses – please sign up to our regular monthly email newsletter and also keep an eye on the council’s social media channels.”

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Artists impression of New Square development in Chesterfield

All town centre businesses and market stalls will be open as usual during the regeneration work. Some market traders have temporarily re-located to either the lower half of Market Place, New Square, or other areas of the town centre nearby – but the market will run as usual on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (and speciality markets as usual on Sundays).

Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield is an 18-month scheme to improve the look, feel and flow of key public spaces, and revitalise the historic market.

Further phases of works include Rykneld Square which will be transformed to create a green and welcoming space from which to enjoy our much-loved Crooked Spire.

Separately, G F Tomlinson will carry out improvements to Corporation Street to create a new gateway to the refurbished Stephenson Memorial Hall, which houses the Pomegranate Theatre and Chesterfield Museum.

Questions about Revitalisng the Heart of Chesterfield can be submitted to the project team by emailing: RHOCEnquiries@chesterfield.gov.uk

For more information or to sign up for project updates by email, please visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/revitalise

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