Chapel-en-le-Frith Regeneration Partnership was first established in 1996 to help conserve the historic town centre and regenerate the town as "a thriving, prosperous, safe and attractive market town with jobs, homes and facilities for all".
The partnership’s work has included funding physical enhancements – often supported by Conservation grants – as well as initiatives to support the town’s residents and retailers.
Kings Arms Pedestrian walkway (Between Eccles Road and High Street) enhancements to make it more accessible for pedestrians as well as more visually appealing. Due to be completed December 2006.
Town End for pavement improvements, due to start in early November, will include replacing broken concrete slabs with traditional York stone, and a new sloped access to make shops accessible for disabled people.
Full details of Chapel involvement with the Market Town Initiative and plans for the future:
Chapel-en-le-Frith Regeneration Partnership’s core members include High Peak Borough Council, Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council, Derbyshire County Council, Chapel-en-le-Frith Civic Society and Chapel-en-le-Frith Business Association.
Meetings are held quarterly in Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Hall and all are welcome to attend. Any questions or issues should be raised in advance via the Chair.
Dates of meetings, agendas and minutes are available here.
Retailers or other businesses wanting to join Chapel Business Association (free membership) should contact:
Claire Andrews by calling 01298 812051, or
Fran Henderson - call 01298 814479 or email her; or
Contact Mike Smith, Chapel Regeneration Partnership Chair 2006-07 - call 01298 813320, or email him.
For other issues relating to Economic Regeneration of Chapel-en-le-Frith, please contact High Peak Borough Council's Economic Development Team - call 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400 or email Customer Services.
The partnership has just completed a 'regeneration strategy' for the town with funding from the East Midlands Development Agency. As with the health checks, a number of key priorities have been identified and work is underway to start on these project ideas forward.
Contact: Paul Armstrong, Economic Development Business Manager
Email: customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk
Buxton Partnership has been established for a number of years, with a mission 'to make Buxton a better place to live, work and play'. Their vision is to develop and market Buxton as a thriving Spa town, with a lively tradition of festivals, music and culture, at the centre of the Peak District; which attracts both staying and day visitors and maximises the opportunity for investment in the town.
Buxton Partnership have commissioned a Market Town Healthcheck, and an Executive Summary of this document is below. The current Business Plan is provided below or can be viewed on www.visitbuxton.co.uk. (External website**)
Contact: Jeanne Baker, Administrator
Email: administrator@visitbuxton.co.uk
New Mills Town Partnership is a recently formed local regeneration partnership charged with taking forward the attached Health Check and Action Plan. Anyone interested in being involved should contact the Borough Council for more information.
Contact: Paul Armstrong, Economic Development Business Manager
Email: customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk
** Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.