Hello and a very warm welcome to our Autumn Newsletter!
I can imagine it must feel at times as though nothing is going on regarding the future of the Belper Mills. Like you, every time I drive by, I see first-hand the continued degradation of the building, windows falling out and tree life taking hold in the roof.
However, the summary of a crucial report, undertaken by Amion Consulting, has now been published. It throws fresh light on the current plans and thoughts on a way forward.
In February 2023 Derbyshire County Council, on behalf of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site (DVMWHS) Partnership, commissioned Amion Consulting to develop, and examine, alternative uses for the North and East Mills site in Belper. This project also considered the funding that would be needed to secure its long-term future as a key site at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The study was funded through a grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, with match funding from Historic England, Derbyshire County Council and the DVMWHS Partnership.
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