Chesterfield Borough Council secures £500,000 for Staveley community projects

A new all-weather sports pitch at Springwell Community College, new play equipment for King George V Playing Field and new CCTV equipment for the town centre are among the projects which will benefit from a cash boost.

The proposal to the government’s accelerator fund was submitted on behalf of the Staveley Town Deal board.

This initial money will be used to kick-start improvements ahead of the submission of the Staveley Town Investment Plan, which is currently being finalised ahead of submission to the government’s towns fund.

The plan aims to secure up to £25 million to help build a stronger economy for the area.

Ivan Fomin, chairman of the town deal board, said: “This initial slug of government funding is great news for the area and signals the start of positive change for Staveley.

“These projects align with the board’s long-term regeneration plans for Staveley, which we will shortly be setting out for government.

“Our collective aim is to create new jobs for local people and a stronger and more resilient local economy.”

Coun Tricia Gilby, borough council leader, added: “Being able to invest in grassroots facilities and projects like these now means we can bring real and immediate improvements that will benefit local people.

“These are positive investments in key facilities which support people’s health and well-being at a time when Staveley, like so many towns up and down the country, is struggling to weather the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

"It’s about doing all we can to help our communities build back stronger for the future.”

Other projects that will receive funding include providing drainage for three pitches at Staveley Miners Welfare FC, and site development for a new rail training and innovation centre at Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle’s Barrow Hill Roundhouse.