Category: Construction
Stepnell has broken ground on a multimillion-pound town centre regeneration project in Staveley, near Chesterfield, marking the start of an exciting transformation for the local community.
Part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, and funded through the Staveley Town Deal, the project includes the construction of a new landmark building in the town centre, improvements to the market square and rejuvenation of the high street. The works aim to support local infrastructure by creating a more welcoming and safer town centre.
Having broken ground, Stepnell has begun on site with the removal of the disused toilet block on the market square.
Tom Sewell, regional director at Stepnell, said:
“As we commence works on Staveley 21, early engagement and continued close collaboration with Chesterfield Borough Council, partners and the local community has put works in a strong position. Our team is committed to delivering a rejuvenated public space, which will serve the future of a more attractive Staveley town centre.”
The Staveley 21 project also includes the transformation of the marketplace to create an enlarged public space, supporting existing uses such as Staveley Town Council’s regular markets, and becoming a new destination to host events in the town centre.
Stepnell will install new tiered outdoor seating to support outdoor theatre and performances, and natural play equipment to help make the marketplace more attractive to families. By engaging with pupils from Staveley Junior School through a site visit workshop, Stepnell has collaborated to develop designs for play equipment.
New paving, lighting, street furniture and planting will also be installed, to help create an enhanced atmosphere and visitor experience through the day and night, while new signage will help connect the town centre with Staveley’s other visitor attractions including the Chesterfield Canal and Staveley Hall.
Additionally, 2025 will see Stepnell construct a landmark building in the town centre. On the ground floor it will house Derbyshire County Council’s Staveley Library, with space upstairs for business premises, forming a new focal point for the town centre.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:
“It is fantastic to get this project underway as it will transform Staveley town centre and enhance it for visitors, businesses and residents. “It will expand what the town centre has to offer – creating new opportunities for events and social spaces but also encourage more people to visit to support both existing retailers and market traders. “This is an exciting and ambitious project that forms a key part of the Staveley Town Deal programme, and we look forward to seeing progress over the coming months.”
Approximately £5 million of funding has been provided through the Staveley Town Deal – a £25.2 million programme that aims to ensure Staveley is a place to start, stay and grow.
Ivan Fomin, chair of the Staveley Town Deal, said:
“This is an exciting project for Staveley that will help the town centre to attract additional visitors and support local businesses. Almost all of our Town Deal projects are now being delivered on site. This is a fantastic achievement across all partners, and people will soon start to see the impact of all these projects in their community.”
