{"id":18142,"date":"2018-02-16T17:35:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T17:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=18142"},"modified":"2018-02-16T17:35:54","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T17:35:54","slug":"ihbcs-heritage-from-the-local-government-doorstep-partnerships-impressive-payback-for-derbys-conservation-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=18142","title":{"rendered":"IHBC\u2019s \u2018Heritage from the (local government) doorstep: Partnership\u2019s \u2018impressive payback\u2019 for Derby\u2019s conservation areas\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Derby<\/a>Derby City Council has highlighted how a nine-year collaborative partnership scheme between Historic England (HE), the Council and local retailers to revive Derby\u2019s historic shopping streets is celebrating success as shoppers and visitors can now enjoy one of Britain\u2019s most distinctive historic shopping areas.<\/h3>\n

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Derby City Council writes:<\/p>\n

Derby shoppers and visitors can now enjoy one of Britain\u2019s most distinctive historic shopping areas, thanks to the fruits of nine years of collaboration between Historic England, Derby City Council and local retailers.\u00a0 The Partnership Scheme has transformed the Derby city centre Conservation Area.\u00a0 Once one of England\u2019s poorest-performing retail areas, it is now an award-winning shopping destination.<\/p>\n

In 2009, after years of gradual decline, the historic streets of Derby were designated a \u2018Conservation Area at risk\u2019 and added to Historic England\u2019s Heritage at Risk Register.\u00a0 The city topped a national table of struggling towns and cities, with nearly a quarter of its shops lying empty, and many falling into disrepair.<\/p>\n

However Derby City Council and Historic England took action by launching the partnership scheme.\u00a0 Since 2009 it has refurbished 97 properties, in the Cathedral Quarter and beyond.\u00a0 Both organisations contributed \u00a3844,000 over eight years, with \u00a3900,000 coming from the private sector.<\/p>\n

The payback has been impressive.\u00a0 The scheme has brought 2,800 square metres of floor space back into use, created 42 new jobs, and helped the Cathedral Quarter win the category of Best City Location in the \u2018Great British High Street Award\u2019 for 2016. As a result, between 2008 and 2012 Derby weathered the recession far better than other cities.\u00a0 In the UK as a whole, high streets suffered an average 26% decline in footfall.\u00a0 But research in Derby\u2019s Cathedral Quarter shows that it remained vibrant: footfall fell by only 7-9%, helping to make Derby much more resilient than similar cities.<\/p>\n

The designation of Derby\u2019s historic streets as a Conservation Area has been a major factor in turning the area\u2019s economic fortunes round.\u00a0 For businesses and shoppers in Iron Gate, Wardwick, the Strand, Sadler Gate and surrounding streets, the historic character of the buildings is an asset to prize.\u00a0 Their status as a Conservation Area has enabled the partners in the scheme to work effectively together and make a difference for the city as a whole.<\/p>\n

Derby City Council\u2019s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and the Economy, Councillor Martin Rawson, said:<\/p>\n

\u2018Derby City Council has relished working with Historic England over the last eight years to bring back so many historic buildings to their former glory. This has not only enhanced the attractiveness and uniqueness of Derby city centre but has also directly contributed to supporting the local economy where many of the streets, including The Strand and Sadler Gate, have achieved 100% occupancy. This project helps demonstrate the economic and social benefits of historic buildings in urban regeneration and we intend to celebrate our joint success later in the year with an event in Derby\u2019.<\/p>\n

Louise Brennan, Planning Director for Historic England in the East Midlands, said: \u2018The transformation in Derby is remarkable.\u00a0 It was immensely satisfying to report last October that Derby city centre\u2019s conservation area is no longer on our Heritage at Risk Register.\u00a0 In fact, Derby has set an example for other cities to follow. The city has shown how, with care and attention, its heritage can be used to unleash an economic revival.\u00a0 The quality of the new shop fronts is outstanding and we\u2019re proud to have played a part with Derby City Council and owners in their refurbishment.\u2019<\/p>\n

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