Proposed Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route set to unlock major investment and growth opportunities
A proposed new transport link between Chesterfield and Staveley has taken a major step forward, following confirmation of regional funding support through the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).
The Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route (CSRR) is a key infrastructure project that will unlock development along the A619 corridor, enabling the delivery of new homes, employment land and environmental improvements. The route is expected to catalyse regeneration along the Chesterfield Canal corridor, with the potential to inject up to £500 million into the regional economy.
The announcement has been welcomed by local leaders and stakeholders, who have long championed the project as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable growth across the borough.
Councillor Tricia Gilby, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “This is fantastic news for the borough of Chesterfield and the region. The Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route is a transformational opportunity which will also unlock new sites for development that will drive significant economic growth across the borough, supporting the creation of new homes and new jobs for local people.
We have worked hard with public and private sector partners to secure this funding, and have fully supported Mayor Claire’s work to secure significant investment to support this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our borough, and the wider region.”
The funding announcement follows a successful bid by EMCCA, led by Mayor Claire Ward, to secure investment in strategic transport priorities across the East Midlands. The CSRR is one of several projects identified for support, reflecting its importance to the borough and the wider region.
Andy Dabbs, Destination Chesterfield Board Member, commented: “This landmark investment in transport infrastructure is a game changer for the East Midlands and the borough of Chesterfield.
The proposed investment in the Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route will unlock vital connectivity and be a catalyst for regeneration along the Canal Corridor. With the potential to create thousands of jobs and homes, and inject £500 million into the regional economy, this project exemplifies the kind of investment our communities need.
We commend Mayor Clare Ward for securing this funding for the region, and we will continue to work with partners to ensure Chesterfield plays a central role in driving inclusive, sustainable growth across the region.”
Andrew Byrne, Development Director at Devonshire Group, added: “The securing of these funds by EMCCA is fantastic news, and we are grateful to Mayor Claire and her team for the continued promotion of the CSRR.
This is a long-standing project that is now gaining impetus. The delivery of the CSRR is key to the regeneration of this once-thriving corridor, and will provide much-needed homes and employment, as well as delivering environmental improvements to the area. Devonshire Group will continue to work with its partners at the Borough Council, County Council, EMCCA and Harworth Group to make this happen.”
Harworth Group, Chief Executive, Lynda Shillaw, welcomed the Government’s investment in the East Midlands. She said: “We are encouraged by the Government’s announcement on the Mayoral settlements, focused on much-needed investment in transport and infrastructure across the regions, in the North of England and the Midlands. As a leading land and property regeneration business and a long-term investor in the regions, we believe that public investment in strategic infrastructure is critical to help unlock and accelerate some of the country’s largest opportunities across employment and housing.
This includes the East Midlands, where we are particularly optimistic by the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s announcement regarding the Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route (CSRR) and the A614/A6097 road improvements among other investments, securing a significant transport investment package and encouraging much-needed regeneration.”
East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore added:
“With infrastructure across the East Midlands in real need of investment to enable growth, it’s encouraging to hear of spending on improved transport, flood defences and nuclear energy, but as with the recent comprehensive spending review from the government it’s really the detail that matters – what projects, how they’re implemented, and how effective they are. It’s essential nowhere needing improvement is overlooked.
The Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route is part of a wider vision to deliver over £2 billion of investment and regeneration opportunities across the borough. Businesses and investors are encouraged to explore the full range of opportunities at www.chesterfield.co.uk/invest.
