Work on the town centre improvement scheme is almost complete. The contractors have a reduced workforce on site to carry out remaining work. Paving to High Street East (south side) will commence mid-April.
The main site covers the A57 High Street (East) between Ellison Street and Norfolk Street / Victoria Street and High Street (West) from Market Street to Chapel Street.
Work areas include the Market Square with improved access to the car park, and on the Station forecourt where new steps have been installed and access to and from car parking has been improved.
The works along the High Street generally involve the removal of tarmac and concrete from footways and replacing with high quality natural stone paving.
The main elements of the work include:
The following documents outline the town centre plans:
The implementation of these schemes marks stage three of the Glossop Vision Masterplan process. The creation of the Glossop Vision Master Plan in 2004 delivered a vision for the town to be implemented over the next 15 years, identifying key areas of the town where improvements would make a real difference. The plan proposed improvements along the length of the A57 and Glossop Brook, aiming to improve the pedestrian experience through the town, improving walking and cycling routes.
Stage 2 of the process assessed and prioritised the projects identified in the Masterplan, using a number of criteria, including public interest and desirability. High levels of support were shown for projects relating to the High Street, the Station forecourt and park areas, and these areas were selected as the focus for investment using Liveability funding.
Improvement works have already been carried out at Manor Park with the installation of new play equipment and skatepark area, the resurfacing of the car park and river engineering works. Further works are in progress to refurbish the pavilion.
Glossop Vision has a budget of £2.1 million for all the town centre work. The plans for each area have been assessed based on the cost estimates and the overall costs of the improvements currently exceed the allocated budget. In light of this, the Glossop Vision Board was asked to consider options and identify the priorities for investment.
The board agreed to allocate current funding to High Street and Smithy Fold, the Station Forecourt and Henry Street link, and the Market Place. This decision was based on the following factors:
The Glossop Vision Board approved funding to work with Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire to develop and deliver environmental improvements to Harehills Park.
Groundwork will be looking at a series of landscape design options, based on the aspirations of the Glossop Vision Masterplan, that can be delivered in bite sized pieces. Groundwork will also look to secure external funding to help deliver the improvements.
Glossop Vision and Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire are keen for local people, local businesses and other organisations to become involved in the project.
If you are interested in becoming a member of a group that can make a difference, please contact Christine Latham on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400 or email customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.
The Glossop Vision survey is distributed at random to 5000 Glossopdale households. The purpose of the survey is to see how far residents are aware of what's been happening to date, how satisfied residents are with standards and to measure key issues in different areas. The third Glossop Vision Survey was conducted this year and results will be issued shortly.
A full breakdown of findings is available on request. Please contact Sarah Porru on 0845 129 77 77 / 01298 28400 ext 3523, or email glossopvision@highpeak.gov.uk.
The Glossop Vision Board's objectives are to promote the economic development, regeneration and well being of the people of Glossop and improve the environment of Glossop for the benefit of those who live, work or visit Glossop and it's environs.
Contact: Sarah Porru, Glossop Vision Programme Officer
Email: glossopvision@highpeak.gov.uk
The Glossop Town Partnership (**external website) was set up in June 2001. The purpose of the partnership was to start a town centre management initiative in Glossop taking into account and co-ordinating the needs of the town centre customers, employees, retailers, business interests, residents, freeholders, developers and local authorities.
The Partnership completed the Countryside Agency health check, a process that identified key priorities for the town and its surrounding area. A copy of the health check is available below. In an attempt to address many of the healthcheck's priorities, High Peak Borough Council has successfully bid for funding from the Government's Liveability Scheme.
** Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.