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Chapel-en-le-Frith

Chapel-en-le-Frith Regeneration Partnership

Actions for 2008-2011

In 2009-2011, the parnership is aiming to enhance the information for visitors and improve the appearance of pedestrian routes from car parks to the town centre. This includes:

• new finger posts to direct walkers to/from Peak Forest tramway trail and Market Place shops, cafes and pubs;
• five new entrance signs with interchangeable events panels to encourage people into the town centre; and
• working with partners and landowners to look at ways that Miry Meadow car park can be improved including pedestrian routes to/from the Market Place. This is a longer term project, which will need some time to plan and secure funding to make a real difference.

Other actions include the continued support of the May Day event, encouraging independent traders to attend the free retailer training programme in October 2009, and brightening of the town centre with hanging baskets and barrier baskets on the market place.

Achievements

In 2007-8, new summer flowering baskets on the railings around the Market Place were installed; new tourist information panels were installed at car parks, and tourist information racks were fitted within the town hall; and a mini guide to shops and services in Chapel-en-le-Frith was produced (available from town hall, Tourist information and other local outlets).

In 2008-9, we introduced 18 new street name plates - to help people orientate themselves and find postal addresses. and in partnership with the Parish Council, with funding from the Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnerships Progressive Town fund, updated the popular old town trail, and relayed setts and new curb stones to Terrace Road and Church Brow at the heart of the conservation area.

 

Background

The Chapel-en-le-Frith Regeneration Partnership was set up in 1996 to help conserve the historic town centre and regenerate the town as "a thriving, prosperous, safe and attractive market town with jobs, homes and facilities for all".

The partnership’s work has included funding physical enhancements - often supported by Conservation grants - as well as initiatives to support the town’s residents and retailers.

Key projects have included:

• The development of Skateboard and BMX facilities with youth shelters in Chapel-en-le-Frith Memorial Park - a project highly commended by Action for Market Towns 2003, for the way we responded to and worked with young people;
• Pavement improvement programmes to improve access for disabled people and people with pushchairs;
• 2004 Infusion: worked with partners to develop a music festival and workshops - a project which won both the Best Community Project in an East Midlands Market Town 2004 award, and Best Overall Project in the East Midlands 2004. The project’s legacy includes increased activities for young people, such as in-park and weekend activities. For more information on what’s on for young people in Chapel-en-le-Frith, visit:
  • The Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council website (External website**); or
  • Source of the Peak - our website for young people (External website**).
• Providing more than £243,000 of conservation grants since Year 2000 - thus helping local residents and businesses to retain the traditional character of the town - and also drawing in more than £100,000 of private investment;
• Supporting retail businesses by securing funding for independent retailers’ workshops, organised the first May Day event in 2005, and supported High Peak Borough Council’s Shop Smart, Shop Local toolkit for retailers.

Further Information

Please read the documents below for full details of Chapel-en-le-Frith's involvement with the Market Town Initiative and plans for the future :

• Chapel-en-le-Frith Revised Action Plan 2008-2011 (60KB)

Contacts

Chapel-en-le-Frith Regeneration Partnership’s core members include:

• High Peak Borough Council,
• Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council,
• Derbyshire County Council,
• Chapel-en-le-Frith Civic Society and
• Chapel-en-le-Frith Business Association.

Meetings are held quarterly in Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Hall and all are welcome to attend. Any questions or issues should be raised in advance, via the Chair.

• View the dates of meetings, agendas and minutes here.

Retailers or other businesses wanting to join Chapel-en-le-Frith Business Association (free membership) should contact:

• Claire Andrews - phone 01298 812051;
• Mike Smith, Chapel-en-le-Frith Regeneration Partnership Chairman - phone 01298 813320, or send an email.

For other issues relating to the economic regeneration of Chapel-en-le-Frith, please contact High Peak Borough Council's Economic Development team on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400 or email customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.

When planning future projects, we need your input. Please use this form to tell us if you have a bright idea to improve the appearance of Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Centre or to support the retention of local employment.

**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.