Operations at Mill One in Pleasley Vale Business Park have been halted following safety advice from the Derbyshire Building Control Partnership. Bolsover District Council has instructed all businesses based in the building to vacate immediately.
Council Leader, Councillor Jane Yates said: “This is a very upsetting situation but our absolute priority is the safety of the businesses in the Mill. We have been advised to immediately close, empty and secure the building for safety reasons. We understand this is a huge upheaval for the businesses involved and we will do absolutely everything in our power to help them, but we must put safety first.”
The council is offering assistance to help affected companies relocate and has made financial support available to ease the transition. The decision follows a structural assessment that raised concerns about the safety of the historic mill.
The site, which has been part of the district’s industrial landscape since 1784, has served multiple purposes over the centuries, including as a cotton mill, munitions factory, and business hub. The council is seeking expert guidance on the issues identified and will review future options for the Mills to preserve their heritage while ensuring public safety.
