Destination Chesterfield secures future funding
Destination Chesterfield is pleased to announce that it has secured additional funding which will extend the initiative until the end of December 2015.
Further funding will be received from the European Regional Development Fund and a new three year plan will be developed through consultation with businesses and local residents to promote the town as a place to invest.
Destination Chesterfield, which is funded through income received from the European Regional Development Fund, Chesterfield Champions and Chesterfield Borough Council, is helping to improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promoteChesterfield. This approach to promoting the town sees the local business community playing a central role in its success by leading an independent board of Directors for Destination Chesterfield, and businesses pledging their support to become Chesterfield Champions.
Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said: “It is excellent news that we can continue the work we have started through Destination Chesterfield. Many of the regeneration projects in the town are now moving forward but we need to continue to promote the opportunities available and attract further investment into the town.”
Councillor John Burrows, Vice Chair of Destination Chesterfield and Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council said: “This is not just about the European funding and the Borough Council as Destination Chesterfield wouldn’t be possible without the support of the businesses that have become Chesterfield Champions and contribute to the project financially and in-kind. We look forward to continuing to work with these businesses who are taking an active role in the promotion of the town.”
Michael Heath, Director of Cheetham Jackson and a Chesterfield Champion said: “I’m proud to be a Chesterfield Champion. Being involved with Destination Chesterfield has allowed businesses of all sizes to have a say in how the town is promoted and influence howChesterfield is developed in the future. It is great news the project will continue to support the business community ofChesterfield.”
Further information on Destination Chesterfield can be found atwww.chesterfield.co.uk
Source:Destination Chesterfield
