This scheme is called Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield (RHOC) and one part of it would see access to the outdoor market improved, as well as repairs to stalls, a bigger area for traders to work in, and enhanced power and lighting. The overall scheme is expected to cost £3.5m to complete and the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership has announced that it is chipping in with £650,000.
According to the Derbyshire Times, Tricia Gilby from the council stated:
“The Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield project will allow us to bring new life to our town centre and famous outdoor market, enabling us to attract more footfall and visitor spend, which will help support our local businesses and allow them to thrive.”
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The scheme will also see the pedestrian route leading into the centre of Chesterfield, known as Packers Row, given a facelift. This will include new outdoor seats and the addition of trees to the route.
It is hoped that this part of the project can be finished by March next year, with the market revamp completed in November 2021.
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