Chesterfield Shambles area to receive £700,000 funding boost

Summarised from BBC Derbyshire's report · Updated 24 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Chesterfield's historic Shambles area will receive £700,000 from the government's Pride in Place programme to revitalise the 12th-century shopping district.

Chesterfield Borough Council has secured £700,000 from the government's £5 billion Pride in Place programme to revitalise the Shambles, a historic shopping area dating back to the late 12th century. The council said the funding would enhance the area's appeal and bring vacant town centre buildings back into use.

The project will include new signage, planting and public art, with improvements to accessibility and safeguarding of the historic character. Most of the money will fund a grant scheme for businesses and landlords to help fill empty shops and provide a consistent design approach across the area. Council leader Tricia Gilby said the project would ensure the town centre remains an attractive place to visit and addresses issues that matter to the community. Councillors formally approved the funding at a recent meeting.

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• Historic shopping area to get funding boostThe project aims to improve the Shambles in Chesterfield, one of the most historic areas in the town.BBC Derbyshire · 24 Oct, 12:34

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