Communities

North East Derbyshire District Council notes the outcome of the independent adjudication relating to the Clay Cross Town Centre regeneration project.

North East Derbyshire District Council is continuing to progress the Clay Cross Town Centre Regeneration Scheme, which is a key part of long‑term plans to support the town’s economy, businesses and community.

Pedestrianisation of Market Street and New Access via A61 to Market Street Car Park

Works continue at pace (thank you for your patience!) in and around Bridge Street whilst these necessary improvements are made. Here are some updates for what is happening in Clay Cross during this month:

We are moving forward swiftly with the improvements to highways and footpaths to ensure minimal disruption for our residents and local businesses of Clay Cross.

North East Derbyshire District Council is proud to announce that Clay Cross Active, the much anticipated leisure centre and community hub, opens its doors to the public on 18 June 2025.

Here's what to expect as we start on the next phase of the project

As Clay Cross Town Deal’s Town Centre Regeneration project progresses, North East Derbyshire District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Inside Limited as the preferred contractor for the scheme.

As we enter 2024, let’s take a quick look at some of the fantastic progress made on projects of the Clay Cross Town Deal throughout the last year:

North East Derbyshire District Council and the Clay Cross Town Board have made exciting progress with the redevelopment of Clay Cross town centre as part of the £24 million Clay Cross Town Deal and can reveal 3D images of what the new town centre improvements could look like, with residents’ and businesses’ views being sought on the draft plans.

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has announced plans to develop a new policing base to serve the communities of Clay Cross.

Work has begun on site at Sharley Park Leisure Centre as residents begin to see changes as the £24m transformation into North East Derbyshire District Council’s new Clay Cross Active leisure hub gets underway.

The Government has approved the Clay Cross Town Board and North East Derbyshire District Council’s proposals for four key town centre projects supported by the £24 million Town Fund investment.

As part of the Clay Cross Town Deal, North East Derbyshire District Council has been granted planning permission for a new leisure centre – Clay Cross Active, to be built on the site of the current Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross.

North East Derbyshire District Council is committed to improving its leisure services for those who live, work and visit our district.

North East Derbyshire District Council have approved ambitious plans to replace Sharley Park Leisure Centre with a new community hub including leisure centre, health provision and support services.