There’s so much to be shouting about across our town. A range of investment opportunities in Chesterfield are now available, with a pipeline of regeneration worth approximately £2 billion on the way.
That message was conveyed to Chesterfield’s business community at the recent Celebrate Chesterfield business conference at the Winding Wheel Theatre.
At the event, business leaders encouraged delegates to help shout about the success of Chesterfield as a collective.
Find out more in the video below, which includes Chesterfield Property and Construction Group member, Andrew Byrne – Property Development Director at The Devonshire Group.
To that end, we’ve been taking a look at how businesses in Chesterfield’s Property and Construction Group are working in collaboration to promote our area externally.
The group has already created strong links between private and public sector organisations in the town. This collaboration encourages further growth and collaboration in areas such as skills, sustainability and investment opportunities.
Find out from our group members how they have been flying the flag for Chesterfield across their sector and beyond:
Lomas and Mitchell Architects
Chesterfield’s Lomas & Mitchell Architects co-founded the successful Property and Construction Group. Additionally, the company is a champion of sustainable development in the town.
Jillian Mitchell, co-owner of Lomas & Mitchell commented:
“Being involved with the Construction and Property Forum enables me to keep in touch with our industry at a local level.
“By working closely with the steering group, I keep up with local developments and find out about companies in our region who, like us, are passionate about sustainability and quality.
“The airing of one of our projects on Channel 4’s Grand Designs gave us an opportunity to market our practice. As part of this, we were able to include Chesterfield and the Forum in our promotions.”
Whittam Cox Architects
Whittam Cox Architects plays a crucial role in promoting Chesterfield externally and putting the town on the map as a great place to invest.
The company has helped to showcase investment opportunities in Chesterfield by supporting the establishment of the Property and Construction Group.
By encouraging a collective understanding of the significant opportunities in Chesterfield, Whittam Cox raises awareness within the group through social media and in-person events.
Andrew Dabbs chairs the Property and Construction Group in addition to his role as board director at Whittam Cox. Working alongside colleagues, he invests a significant amount of personal time in coordinating group activities.
As a result, there is an increasing interest from companies within and outside the town. The group’s efforts have led to the establishment of some well-received events. Examples of this include local netWalking and Women in Property events, which provide a platform for networking and collaboration.
Whittam Cox Architects also uses its investment in events such as MIPIM and UKREiiF to promote the town externally. By participating in these industry events, the company can showcase the value of Chesterfield’s location to a broader audience.
Andrew commented:
“As a nationally recognised practice, the company’s HQ in the town draws the spotlight to this great location.
“Whittam Cox Architects believes that promoting the town is a collective responsibility for all companies where possible. By doing so, the company is helping to put Chesterfield on the map as a great place to invest.”
BSP Consulting
BSP joined Chesterfield Champions to support the town a key public realm project in the town alongside partners.
The project involved improvement works to the whole length of Elder Way. Enhancements to the junctions with Saltergate and Knifesmithgate have also been made, as part of the Northern Gateway regeneration scheme.
BSP worked alongside Danaher & Walsh, which was appointed by Chesterfield Borough Council to carry out the works.
BSP’s business development manager Carrie Booth said:
“Having attended an event in Chesterfield recently and learnt more about the exciting developments and opportunities in the town, we are delighted to be joining Chesterfield Champions.
“It will give BSP the chance to support developments in Chesterfield and the surrounding area and be a part of the future of the town.”
FI Real Estate Management
FI Real Estate Management has invested significantly in Chesterfield since 2019. The company has upgraded Rowland Hill House (The HQ) to Grade A office space with a £2m refurbishment programme.
A spokesperson for the company said:
“The HQ presents businesses with an opportunity to benefit from bespoke office facilities for their teams, suited to their specific needs and requirements.
“It reflects the work we are doing to progress Chesterfield’s business offering in line with nearby cities, without compromising on the down-to-earth business style the market town is known for.
“Opportunities like The HQ attract more businesses and further investment to the area. This enriches the working lives of the local community.”
Bolsterstone Group PLC
Bolsterstone Group is working hard with Chesterfield Borough Council to bring forward the Chesterfield Waterside regeneration scheme, which is a 40-acre scheme that will deliver £350m of investment to the town.
The current phases include 174 new houses, nearing completion. At Basin Square, the firm has just completed the 36,000 sq. ft Grade A office building. This development has already seen major success, with two of the floors already let.
Tom Swallow, Development Manager at Bolsterstone Group, commented:
“The aim of this high-quality building is to provide larger floor plates to attract inward investment. Additionally, it will take advantage of the proximity of both Chesterfield Train Station and Chesterfield town centre.
“The next phase will see a hotel, multi-storey car park and urban housing in the form of build-to-rent apartments.
“All of these seek to provide a quality offer which puts Chesterfield on the map. This draws new residents and businesses into the town and will create a new, sustainable high-quality community”
To find out more about the range of investment opportunities in Chesterfield, along with the benefits of locating your business in the town, view our investment map here.