PRESS RELEASE by Derbyshire County Council, 14th July 2026
Five businesses have been handed the keys to their new premises at The Moorings – a new waterside development we’ve led on Chesterfield Canal at Staveley Basin.
Offering a mixture of office, retail and leisure space, The Moorings has welcomed in 86 Degrees, HappyWired, Little Loving Care, Twenty Two Eleven VIP and Optima Consumer Finance. Two of the ground floor retail units are also under offer, including the restaurant /bistro space which overlooks the canal basin and has an outdoor dining area.
The development is part of the £25 million government-funded regeneration programme Staveley Town Deal and is expected to create between 40 and 60 new jobs which will contribute to the flourishing local economy and attract visitors to the Chesterfield Canal and surrounding area.
Just 3 ground floor retail units and 1 first floor office are still available to lease at the development which has also benefitted from improved access with a new road and footpath to encourage more visitors to make recreational use of the canal for walking, cycling and boating.
Our Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency (DOGE) Councillor John Lawson said:
“Supporting local businesses and creating new jobs are key areas of focus for the council and The Moorings provides the perfect opportunity for businesses looking to relocate or expand.
“We’re looking forward to more businesses moving in and opening up the purpose-built retail and dining space which will transform the area into a stunning waterside destination for both local people and visitors to enjoy, creating new jobs and leisure opportunities for the area.”
The Moorings is managed and funded by a partnership of Derbyshire County Council and the Staveley Town Deal, which is overseen by Chesterfield Borough Council. The Town Deal provided £3.5 million of the £4.5 million cost of the project with the balance being met by ourselves.
Ivan Fomin, Chair of the Staveley Town Deal Board, said:
“It is fantastic to see businesses moving into this development and I wish them every success in their new premises. Our aim through the Staveley Town Deal was to ensure that it is a town where people can start, stay and grow. This development will not only help create new jobs for local people but will also enhance the appeal of the canal as a visitor and leisure destination.”
The building forms part of the wider Markham Vale estate, a flagship, 85-hectare business park based on the site of the old Markham Colliery. The programme is a joint venture being delivered jointly with HBD focused on attracting and supporting businesses to thrive.
Additional funding from East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) will be used to enhance the landscape around the building and create new jetties for boats to moor in the basin.
Businesses wishing to enquire about leasing the remaining retail and office space can telephone: 01246 826000 or email trudi.saxton@derbyshire.gov.uk.
