Wednesday 7th August 2013

All of the traders who were previously trading from Chesterfield's Market Hall have been offered space in the new Market Hall when it re-opens this autumn.

The iconic building, (below) owned and operated by Chesterfield Borough Council, is due to open in October after a redevelopment which has cost £4 million in build costs.


The new Market Hall is nearing completion as work continues on the new atrium roof

The council has been working with traders to offer an improved shopping experience to customers new and old when the market hall opens again.

Each of the potential traders were asked to present a business case setting out what they can offer customers.

Support in putting together these plans was given to existing traders through Destination Chesterfield's 'Incubation Street' campaign.

This initiative is funded by a grant secured by Destination Chesterfield from Government, as a town team partner and via the contributions of the Chesterfield Champions, the network of local businesses that work together to promote and develop Chesterfield.


The original internal windows have been incorporated into the new Market Hall design

The council is committed to giving the first opportunity to existing traders, subject to them being able to offer sufficient quality, which happily, has been the case. Each of the existing traders was able to offer good business plans with impressive levels of thought, detail and creativity.

During the last 12 months, the existing traders have been housed in a temporary market hall to the rear of the building on New Square. The council has provided this facility to traders at a reduced rate to allow them to trade while the redevelopment work took place.

In addition, six new traders have been offered spaces in the building, offering new opportunities to shop. There are currently only two internal and five external units available.


One of the new Market Hall's internal units nears completion

The council has also appointed a preferred operator for the café, which will be the focal point of the ground floor in the redeveloped market hall. 

Local start-up business Market Plaza Café, managed by mother and daughter team, Lynne and Shannon Benison will run the new café.

Market Plaza café is owned by SLIC Training and Shannon has completed a hospitality apprenticeship through SLIC Training, progressing to a full-time role in the hospitality industry. The company will offer opportunities for new apprentices to train on the job in the new café.

Shannon said, "I'm really looking forward to putting my skills and knowledge to establish the new and exciting business venture in the new market hall."

The new café will be open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, offering breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea options.

Councillor John Burrows, Chesterfield Borough Council’s Leader and Executive Member for Regeneration (left), said: "At a time of cuts, we have invested in the Market Hall project, because we have identified how important this is to the town's economy. 

"I am looking forward to welcoming traders old and new to the Market Hall when it re-opens in October.

"I would like to thank the existing traders for their patience while the building work has been taking place and I hope they will be as happy as I am about the new facilities we will be able to offer them.

"I am also proud to welcome a local start up business to the new café and am pleased that they will be offering apprenticeship opportunities to our residents."

Dominic Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager (left) added: "We are pleased that the existing traders are returning to the Market Hall and that we were able to offer them business planning support as part of the project. 

"The interest shown from new market traders, is testament to the fact the Market Hall is considered a superb business incubator, providing a firm foundation for growth.

"It is also really pleasing to see a number of Chesterfield Champions involved with Market Hall. SLIC Training is the preferred operator for the new café, combining skills and training in the hospitality sector with their business, while Straightcurves is taking a retail unit for their new business venture."

£2.1 million for the project was provided by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Lottery grant, with the remainder by Chesterfield Borough Council. 

The work has been overseen by the council's estate management partner, Kier, with G F Tomlinson as main contractor. Project management has been carried out by Mace with Taylor Young as architects and Ramboll as engineers.

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