Work set to begin on multimillion-pound regeneration of Staveley market
A multi-million-pound regeneration project is set to launch in Staveley this November.
Chesterfield Borough Council’s “Staveley 21” initiative, funded by the Staveley Town Deal, will bring improvements to the town centre.
Key developments include the construction of a new landmark building, improvements to the market square and the rejuvenation of the high street.
A drop-in session will be held at Staveley Market Square from 1 pm to 3 pm on Wednesday, 23 October, where residents and business owners can learn more about the project and construction timeline.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “This project will transform Staveley town centre and encourage more people to visit to support both existing retailers and market traders. The project will help expand the town centre 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’ve been speaking with local businesses and hosting drop-in sessions throughout the design process to ensure the plans are right and at this next drop-in session you’ll be able to speak with the contractor who is delivering the project and find out more about the programme.
“We’re trying to minimise the disruption caused in the town centre to ensure that businesses can continue to trade and will be ready to benefit from the improvements once work is complete. This is a really exciting project for Staveley and will help ensure that the town can thrive for generations to come.”
Beginning in November, the first phase of work will involve removing the disused toilet block on the market square to make way for the new landmark building.
The building will serve as a central feature for the town, housing Derbyshire County Council’s Staveley Library on the ground floor, with the upper level providing space for new businesses.
The Staveley 21 project also includes the transformation of the marketplace into a larger public space to support ongoing activities, such as the regular markets organised by Staveley Town Council, while also serving as a venue for new events aimed at attracting more visitors to the area.
Plans feature tiered outdoor seating for performances, natural play equipment designed to make the marketplace more family-friendly, and other improvements.
The play equipment designs were developed with input from Staveley Junior School pupils, who participated in a workshop with Stepnell to share their ideas.
Additional upgrades include new paving, lighting, street furniture and planting.
A shop front improvement grant scheme is also available, offering businesses up to 80% of the costs for updates such as new signage, windows, and canopies.
As part of the Animate Chesterfield public art project, artist Coralie Turpin has been commissioned to work with the community to create a new artwork celebrating Staveley’s heritage, with designs to be incorporated into the new paving.
