Thursday, December 5, 2024

Plans emerging for future of rejuvenated Glossop Halls

With work on the first phase of the transformation of Glossop Halls almost complete and plans for the future operations of the market taking shape, High Peak Borough Council continues to support traders in the busy build-up to Christmas.

High Peak Borough Council is leading the regeneration project to bring the Town Hall, Market Hall and Municipal Buildings up to modern standards – creating jobs and new spaces for community use, entrepreneurs and micro-businesses alongside the introduction of energy saving technologies and fibre broadband.

The £7m scheme is being funded by the Council including a £2m grant contribution from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership via their Getting Building Fund.

The first phase of the project, which has included replacing the Market Hall roof and the removal of the floor as well as internal plaster repairs in the Municipal Buildings, is now drawing to a close and listed buildings consent for the next stages has been submitted.

Alongside this, the Council is also progressing with its search for a commercial partner to manage and operate the re-developed complex once building work is complete.

Council Leader, Councillor Anthony Mckeown, said: “This project we’re undertaking will see significant sums invested in regenerating and restoring these essential heritage buildings for the future.

“This next stage of the works will transform the Glossop Halls complex into a modern, vibrant hub for the town. It’s a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver the business opportunities and community amenities we need to maximise recovery post-Covid.

“It’s an exciting project to be part of which reflects our ambitions for Glossop and, as we move into the next phase of the project, I look forward to getting on with making it a reality.”

The ground floor plans for the Market Hall include seven food and drink retail units and space for pop-ups and events whilst the new mezzanine level will have eleven units for non-food retail and creative and start-up businesses. The refurbished Town Hall will offer modern, flexible office accommodation in a key heritage space.

And following the recent call out for expressions of interest for potential future operators for the complex, the Council was encouraged by the positive response from the market sector and will now be progressing to the next stage of the competitive tender process.

Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure, Damien Greenhalgh, said: “The Halls really are at the centre of the town and the community and this transformation will safeguard their future as the lively, beating heart of Glossop for decades to come.”

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