What’s happening now?

Revitalising Buxton is a major project and a lot has been happening behind the scenes. For 13 weeks between July and September, feedback was gathered from members of the public, business owners, college and secondary school students, at a variety of events including drop-ins, workshops and virtual events.

Following a rigorous selection process, Capital & Centric has been appointed as the development partner and the next step is for them to develop designs to share with local people. This will happen this year and, following a planning application, construction work will be ready to start. 

Read a summary of the feedback here ‘What we’re hearing’

What’s happened so far?

High Peak Borough Council secured funding for this project from the Future High Streets Fund,  which aims to support towns across the country to overcome challenges they might be facing.

To build a case for investment and secure the funding, the council had to demonstrate what the potential opportunities could be in Buxton town centre. Purchasing The Springs shopping centre and the surrounding land was a key part of the funding bid and will unlock the opportunity for a wider development. 

The council and Capital & Centric will deliver a scheme that is viable and reflects our changing leisure and working routines – so we can make this a success. 

What can we expect to see?

 It is likely residents and visitors will start to see positive changes in the town centre by 2029. The project aims to create a thriving and more vibrant town centre for Buxton. Investment will introduce  leisure, hospitality and new homes along with improvements to the public space around The Springs to create an area where people want to live and spend time.