Derbyshire Times news bulletin 19th July

Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley

Transcript

00:00 Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.

00:03 Plans for a multi-million pound regeneration project in Claycross Town Centre have entered

00:08 a new phase, with a planning application now being formally submitted.

00:12 The application has been submitted as part of the next steps in delivering the £24 million

00:16 Claycross Town Deal.

00:18 A public consultation was undertaken to gauge opinions on the plans, following ongoing engagement

00:23 with local businesses.

00:25 The application is made up of four key elements.

00:27 First, the creation of a new town square, which would become a public space to be used

00:32 for markets, seasonal events and as a public forum.

00:35 Food, beverage and leisure units.

00:38 The route from Broadlea to the public square to be lined with artisan food companies, leisure

00:42 operators and cafes and restaurants.

00:45 Making the best use of the Clock Tower, the Derbyshire Adult Education Centre building.

00:50 Enhancing its existing uses and bringing the library into the heart of the town.

00:54 And finally, repurposing an existing historic building, with the aim of providing a quality

00:58 food and drink offering and leisure opportunities directly overlooking the new public square.

01:06 Controversial plans for a development of 500 new homes on the outskirts of Chesterfield

01:10 are set to be determined next week.

01:12 William Davies Homes intends to build a development near to its current Skylocks development in

01:17 Dunstan.

01:18 A site has been allocated by the developers for a new primary school to be built, with

01:22 retail space and a cricket pitch also part of the plans.

01:25 However, residents of Dunstan have raised a number of objections to the proposals.

01:30 They say that it will destroy green space, create extra congestion on narrow country

01:34 lanes and impose a huge strain on local services.

01:38 A William Davies Homes spokesman said the development will include significant open

01:42 space and a local centre for the community.

01:45 A final decision on the scheme will be made by councillors on Monday.