Over the years, a number of big-name national stores and much-loved independent shops have disappeared from Chesterfield’s high street.
We asked Derbyshire Times readers what businesses they would like to see return to Chesterfield’s town centre, and whether there were any new chains they wished to see arrive – and these were some of the answers they gave.
The full list can be found below – are there any more suggestions you think we should add?
1. Readers’ hopes for Chesterfield town centre
Readers have shared what old stores they want to see return to Chesterfield - and the new retailers they hope will arrive on the town’s high street. Photo: Derbyshire Times
2. Big names back on the high street
Sandra Fitzpatrick said she wanted M&S and Next, both of which are located at the Ravenside Retail Park, to return to the town centre - along with the addition of a good quality shoe shop. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Old stores
Les Sheldon said he would like to see Woolworths, Co-op and Wilko return to Chesterfield town centre. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Town centre plans
Amanda Coupland said: “What about starting with a really good Christmas market, get local stores to promote their products and utilise the market area better. An ice rink or entertainment area would encourage more people into the centre, and then nice shops like Zara, Mango, Molten Brown, The White Company.” Photo: Brian Eyre