- Re-developing the existing duel crossings between Spring Gardens and The Crescent into a new single, wider pedestrian crossing.
- Removing the existing canopy entrance to The Springs and street clutter and refreshing the public space.
- Improving the appearance of the pedestrian area in front of Hays Travel (formerly Thomas Cook) through to Wye Street.
- Increasing the use of upper floors on Spring Gardens by tackling the barriers to bringing them back into use.
- Exploring opportunities to improve rear courtyards as the 'Yards Quarter' with spaces for independent creative businesses above and behind shops.
- Grants to help restore historic shop fronts on Spring Gardens delivered by a supplementary £1m Heritage Action Zone scheme which the Council has already secured funding towards.
We are keen to hear what you think of these emerging proposals.
View the proposals for the Future High Street Fund here [2MB]
Once you have looked at the proposals please complete our Future High Street Fund Survey.
Alternatively, please e-mail your comments to regeneration@highpeak.gov.uk The deadline for responses to these initial proposals is Monday 17th February.
