We carried out a public consultation in 2021.
77% of respondents were positive about our proposals to improve the Market Square area. Improvements to the public realm was the most popular of all proposals.
The Market
As an enlarged public open space, the market place will be designed as a flexible environment to support existing uses such as markets, but also as a setting that can be used to host a wide range of new events to encourage more people to visit the town centre.
Tiered outdoor seating will be introduced to support events, and play equipment will be installed to help make the marketplace more attractive to families.
New paving, lighting, street furniture and planting will help create an enhanced atmosphere and visitor experience at any time of day or night whilst new signage will help connect the town centre with Staveley’s other visitor attractions including the Chesterfield Canal and Staveley Hall.
Pavilion building
The new pavilion building sits between the Staveley Miners' Welfare building and Staveley High Street. A modern design, but reflective of Staveley’s heritage, the building will form a striking new focal point in the heart of the town centre. The building will house Derbyshire County Council's Staveley Library, which is due to open in 2026. A tenant is currently being sought for the upper floor of the building. For more details please email economic.development@chesterfield.gov.uk.
Barnfield Close
Barnfield Close is the row of shops between the market and Morrisons. Tenants and landlords have been provided funding through the Shop Front Improvement Grant Scheme to make visual improvements to this collection of buildings.