Our photographer Brian Eyre has been for a look around the prominent building and taken these pictures.
9. Inside old council building
Speaking last month, Mr Holmes told the Derbyshire Times: “The building will be brought back to life. Photo: Brian Eyre
10. Inside old council building
"We're going to convert it into high-quality apartments in a sympathetic way – we won't be knocking it down. Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Inside old council building
"It will have nice landscaping and you'll eventually see tenants walking in and out of the front door. Photo: Brian Eyre
12. Inside old council building
"I think all that will help to lift the area," he added. Photo: Brian Eyre