Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre has been named as a finalist in the Visitor Services category of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012. As a finalist the Centre now goes forward to the glittering Awards Ceremony which is being held on 22 May 2012 at Athena, an art deco gem located in the heart of […]
Read more >New welcome signs have this week been installed on the key gateways into Chesterfield. The signs, incorporating the Destination Chesterfield branding which is based on the crooked spire, have interchangeable sections that will allow major events and the historic market to be promoted. Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said: “The impression we give visitors […]
Read more >Chesterfield’s outdoor market stall canopies have been given a fresh new look that reflects the Destination Chesterfield branding. The 200 canopies have all been replaced with striking colours and a special welcome message on each corner. Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said: “Our markets are one of the biggest attractions for the town so […]
Read more >The Portas Pilots Application for Chesterfield Town Centre has been submitted. We will hear in May if we are successful. In the meantime watch our supporting video at http://youtu.be/fsG9ghd6bxo and share it far and wide. Source:Destination Chesterfield
Read more >Destination Chesterfield in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council is submitting a bid for Chesterfield to become a Portas’ Pilot town Up to £100,000 of government cash is on offer for 12 towns to pilot the scheme, which was set up after Mary Portas led a review on revitalising town centres. Local government minister Grant Shapps […]
Read more >The doors were opened today (Friday 16th March) on Chesterfield’s new look Visitor Information Centre. The Centre has recently undergone a £40k refurbishment from the Destination Chesterfield project with funding from the European Regional Development Fund. The Centre was opened by Councillor Peter Barr, Mayor of Chesterfield, MP Toby Perkins and James Berresford, Chief Executive […]
Read more >Chesterfield Borough Council has given approval for a revamp of its award-winning Tourist Information Centre (TIC). The refurbishment which will be carried in February is one of a number of projects by Destination Chesterfield to update key gateways into the town. The revamp will give the Centre a more vibrant, modern and customer-friendly location that showcases […]
Read more >Destination Chesterfield has a century of members for the Chesterfield Champions scheme. Southside Magazine, United Cast Bar Limited and Places and Faces Magazine are the latest businesses to support the project. Southside Magazine, who are the 100th Champion, spontaneously joined at Destination Chesterfield’s Celebrate Chesterfield Event after hearing the future plans for the Town. Simon […]
Read more >Front line staff this week became the town’s first ambassadors as part of a new initiative launched by Destination Chesterfield. ‘Chesterfield Ambassadors’ is a scheme for front line staff in the town and recognises the important role they play in shaping the impressions of Chesterfield to visitors who are here on business and pleasure. The […]
Read more >Over 130 business leaders met in Chesterfield this week to hear about the latest plans for the town’s future growth and development. The ‘Celebrate Chesterfield’ event, run by Destination Chesterfield, gave delegates an overview of the project’s success over the past 12 months to raise the town’s profile as a modern contemporary destination. Peter Swallow, […]
Read more >Chesterfield Borough Council has agreed to give free parking for late night shopping in the town on the run-up to Christmas. The Council has also agreed to carry out a full review of parking policy over the coming months so there are no proposed changes to existing charges. Cllr Chris Ludlow, Executive Member for Environment […]
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