So much work has been taking place in Chesterfield in recent years - and it's continuing!

placeholder image — So much work has been taking place in Chesterfield in recent years - and it's continuing!

Then and now pictures show how far Chesterfield developments have come

By Michael Broomhead

Local Democracy Reporter

Published 30th Apr 2021, 12:54 GMT

Chesterfield is constantly changing and evolving.

Take a look at these then and now pictures which prove the area is certainly going places...

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The Donut roundabout in 2016...

5. NORTHERN GATEWAY

The Donut roundabout in 2016... Photo: Google

Now, a new enterprise centre consisting of offices is under construction on part of the Donut roundabout.

6. NORTHERN GATEWAY

Now, a new enterprise centre consisting of offices is under construction on part of the Donut roundabout. Photo: JPIMedia

The old Co-op store on Elder Way in 2014...

7. NORTHERN GATEWAY

The old Co-op store on Elder Way in 2014... Photo: Google

Chesterfield's new Premier Inn opened at Elder Way in 2019.

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Chesterfield's new Premier Inn opened at Elder Way in 2019. Photo: JPIMedia

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