The old Chesterfield Magistrates' Court - a Grade II-listed building that is now earmarked for residential conversion - was replaced by a new building on Tapton Lane in 2003.The old Chesterfield Magistrates' Court - a Grade II-listed building that is now earmarked for residential conversion - was replaced by a new building on Tapton Lane in 2003.
The old Chesterfield Magistrates' Court - a Grade II-listed building that is now earmarked for residential conversion - was replaced by a new building on Tapton Lane in 2003.

13 ways that Chesterfield has changed since the year 2000

Twenty years is a long time – so it's not surprising that Chesterfield has seen its fair share of changes over the past two decades.
By Richard Blackledge
Published 6th May 2020, 19:15 BST
Updated 7th May 2021, 15:45 BST

From plush new buildings to the loss of old workplaces and the creation of modern transport links, here are 10 examples illustrating how the town has altered since 2000.

The Chesterfield Panthers rugby union club relocated to a new purpose-built ground on the outskirts of the town in 2012.

5. New home for the Panthers

The Chesterfield Panthers rugby union club relocated to a new purpose-built ground on the outskirts of the town in 2012. Photo: Chris Etchells

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A new Chesterfield Coach Station opened in 2005, built on the site of the old bus station.

6. Moving on

A new Chesterfield Coach Station opened in 2005, built on the site of the old bus station. Photo: JPIMedia

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Chesterfield's large home and fashion Co-op department store closed in 2013.

7. End of an era

Chesterfield's large home and fashion Co-op department store closed in 2013. Photo: JPIMedia

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Chesterfield FC got a new ground in 2010 - the b2net Stadium, now the Proact Stadium, was built on the site of the former Dema Glassworks and replaced the historic Saltergate Recreation Ground.

8. A real focal point

Chesterfield FC got a new ground in 2010 - the b2net Stadium, now the Proact Stadium, was built on the site of the former Dema Glassworks and replaced the historic Saltergate Recreation Ground. Photo: JPIMedia

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