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Delivered by Derbion and part-funded by Derby City Council, through the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, the Eastern Gateway development has significantly improved public access to the city centre from Derby bus station, introduced a new entrance to Derbion on East Street and created a new public boulevard for the local community.

The newly transformed area features a new façade and an urban garden, as well as an impressive, vibrant mural from local music and arts development organisation, Baby People.

In addition, a play area is now open for families, including a climbing feature and interactive activity panels designed to provide inclusive play for children of all needs. The recently renovated area also features new planting and bench seating, creating a welcoming outdoor area for passers-by to enjoy.

The area has been designed to accommodate additional attractions such as brand promotions, family-friendly events and pop-up food stalls, with plans already in the works.

The installation of a large-format advertising wall is currently in the planning application stage, which will further elevate the area’s appeal once completed.

Beth McDonald, Managing Director of Derbion, said:

The completion of the Eastern Gateway development marks a transformative step forward for Derby, further enhancing the vibrancy and appeal of the eastern side of the city centre.  

The completion coincides with the recent arrival of community sports operators Social Sports Society and Flo Skatepark at Derbion, and introduces a new entrance to the centre that provides locals with direct access to the state-of-the-art padel and skateboarding facilities.

We’re confident that the newly transformed area, now named Derbion Square, will offer a welcoming and inclusive space for visitors, and we look forward to seeing its positive impact on the community.

We’re proud to have partnered with Derby City Council to bring this exciting vision to life and to play our part in contributing to the ongoing revitalisation of the city centre.

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy said:

We’re thrilled to see the Eastern Gateway completed and ready for residents and visitors to the city to enjoy. The transformation of this area plays a key part in better connecting different parts of our city centre, supporting our mission to create a vibrant and welcoming place to be.

This project is not just enhancing the look and feel of this important gateway into our city centre, but creating a welcoming and accessible space for everyone. A huge thanks to Derbion and everyone involved for their work to create this fantastic new space.

Derby City Council was awarded £15 million through the Government’s Future High Streets Fund to support the development of the city centre, with £3 million allocated to the Eastern Gateway project. Derbion funded a further £1 million towards the development’s completion.

For more information visit the Derbion website. 

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