“Developing an exciting and deliverable replacement for the Assembly Rooms has been a long time coming and we know how frustrating this journey has been for residents – I have shared this frustration and welcome the opportunity to enter into a contract with our preferred development partners,” said Councillor Nadine Peatfield.
This statement comes as Derby City Council prepares to appoint Vinci UK Developments and Ion Developments as partners for the Market Place redevelopment. The planning application for this project will be reviewed by the Council’s Planning Control Committee later this spring.
In a separate incident, Derbyshire police reported that a man was arrested after a car struck multiple pedestrians, leaving some seriously injured. “Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public,” the police stated.
Catherine Atkinson, a local representative, expressed her concern, stating, “My thoughts are with those injured and I’m grateful to our emergency services.” A section of Friar Gate in Derby is expected to remain closed for some time following this incident.
Steve Parry, a representative from the development team, noted, “We are looking forward to progressing through the various stages of the development process, including securing planning consent which will enable the demolition of Assembly Rooms and multi-storey car park, to be implemented.” The demolition of the Assembly Rooms is expected to take around 12 months once it begins.
As Derby navigates these challenges and opportunities, residents and fans alike are urged to stay informed on the latest updates regarding both the redevelopment and the upcoming derby match.