£2 million of funding will help to enhance key projects in Staveley and deliver more benefits for the local community.
East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is providing additional funding to enhance two of the Staveley Town Deal projects, creating an improved green space at the Moorings at Staveley Basin and delivering more for the local community at Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, especially for children and young people.
The funding was applied for on behalf of the Staveley Town Deal Board by Chesterfield Borough Council.
Barrow Hill Community Trust is leading the refurbishment of Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, and through the Town Deal the Trust are creating a new community pantry, community bar and café and a new health hub. Town Deal funding has also funded some key upgrades to the building like new electrical and ventilation systems. Funding from EMCCA will be used to create a nursery, physical activity space with youth provision in the evenings, and provide match funding to help kick start works on the second storey which will include a new events venue along with other community facilities.
Derbyshire County Council have built and operate the Moorings at Staveley Basin – the mixed-use development sits next to the historic town basin and aims to attract new businesses to the area. Additional funding from EMCCA will be used to enhance the landscape around the building and create new pontoons for boats to moor in the basin.
Both Staveley projects align with EMCCA’s ‘Vision for Growth Spatial Strategy’ and will support the ambitions of the East Midlands Investment Zone to regenerate the area.
The funding also ensures these projects can be delivered as originally envisioned within the Staveley Town Investment Plan.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: “This investment is about more than buildings and infrastructure – it’s about people. By working closely with Chesterfield Borough Council and communities in Staveley, we’re creating inclusive places where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive.
“I am committed to making the East Midlands a place that everyone is proud to call home, and that begins with investing in projects that regenerate our towns, villages, and cities.”
Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council and vice-chair of the Staveley Town Deal, said: “This is fantastic news for Staveley that will see an important green space improved and a much-used community asset reach its full potential. We’ll work closely with the project sponsors to ensure they have the support they need to deliver these projects for the benefit of Staveley residents.”
Simon Redding, Chair of Barrow Hill Community Trust said: “This funding will make a major difference to the lives, wellbeing and economic inclusion of the people of Barrow Hill and the surrounding communities to the east of Chesterfield. Finally local people will have the community-led facilities for families, young people and physical activity that they deserve and need.”
Ivan Fomin, chair of the Staveley Town Deal Board, said: “This funding demonstrates how investment from the Town Deal has helped secure further funding for Staveley that will deliver even more benefits for the local community.”
