As the main construction work to Glossop’s heritage halls starts artists impressions have been released to give people an idea of how they will look. 

The High Peak Borough Council multi-million-pound regeneration project aims to bring the Town Hall, Market Hall, and Municipal Buildings up to modern standards. 

The site compound has now been erected so there will be no parking on the market ground. Access for construction traffic will be limited to Mondays and Wednesdays to allow for the continued, safe operation of the outdoor market on Thursdays and Fridays. 

Council Leader, Councillor Anthony Mckeown, said: "This multi-million-pound transformation project will put these much loved and locally important buildings at the heart of a rejuvenated town centre and secure them for generations to come. 

"These artists impressions have been developed to give a flavour of what’s going on behind the hoardings and what we all have to look forward to when the buildings re-open in early 2024. 

“I’d like to thank the community again for its patience whilst these works take place – I know it will be well worth it when we open the doors again and welcome people back.” 

Looking to when the construction work is complete the Council tender inviting parties interested in managing the buildings and the services delivered from them opens on Friday, 7th October. 

Cllr Damien Greenhalgh, Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure, said: “People will be delighted to learn that the Council is moving on at pace with the physical aspects of this major scheme which will inject new life into the town centre as part of our commitment to delivering thriving high streets across the High Peak. 

“At the same time, we’re now seeking a partner to manage the refreshed, re-purposed buildings and the enhanced leisure, retail, and business spaces they will provide. 

“Like most Glossopians, I am inspired by the potential this upgraded, important building complex has to meet our Council and community’s shared ambitions and we’re looking forward to hearing the ideas and visions of those interested in working with us to make sure it becomes a reality. 

“In the meantime, Glossop market will continue to operate as normal outdoors so please support your traders, and other town centre businesses, by continuing to shop local.” 

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. 

Find out more about the project here and the opportunity to tender here. 

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