The newly formed partnership is keen to focus on town centre improvements and this year is aiming to improve the walling adjacent to the bus station and to look at options to improve Foy's corner.
Improving the pavement on Meal Street is proposed using private sector funding (already secured). Brightening up the town centre for events is also proposed with the partnership exploring new bunting and flags.
The town has:
Developed a Market Town Healthcheck and Action Plan, with a range of proposals to help regenerate the town centre, working in partnership with community groups and the Town Council;
Secured funding for Kinder Trespass 75th anniversary, with a series of events, including a Gala Evening and Community Play, managed by High Peak Community Arts;
Repainted street furniture in Market Street and worked with volunteer rangers to clear up grot spots;
Secured funding to remove graffiti from the Torrs Riverside Park, install new finger posts, flood lights, picnic benches, and bins and worked with volunteers to re-plant Torr Top car park and install new interpretation panels.
New Mills Town Partnership was set up in 2004, with support from the Market Town Initiative, to develop and promote New Mills as an attractive and thriving town, offering a unique visitor experience.
A part time officer supported the partnerships work until April 2007. Since then, the Town Council and Borough Council have been working directly with local groups to develop projects and fund physical enhancements - often supported by Conservation grants - and create initiatives to support the towns residents and retailers.
View full details of the New Mills Healthcheck.
New Mills Town Partnership’s core members include:
Meetings are held quarterly in New Mills Volunteer Centre and all are welcome to attend.
Dates of meetings, agendas and minutes
For issues relating to the economic regeneration of New Mills, please contact the Borough Council's Economic Development Team on 0845 129 77 77 / 01298 28400 or email customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.
When planning future projects, we need your input. Please use this form to tell us if you have a bright idea to improve the appearance of New Mills Town Centre or to support the retention of local employment in New Mills.
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