“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 regarding the Market Place redevelopment in Derby.
Derby City Council is set to appoint Vinci UK Developments and Ion Developments as development partners for the Market Place redevelopment. This decision comes as the council prepares for a planning application that will be considered by the Council’s Planning Control Committee later this spring.
The redevelopment is significant, particularly as it coincides with the upcoming Good Friday Derby against Hull KR, scheduled for April 3, 2026. This match marks the 250th meeting between Hull FC and Hull KR, adding historical weight to the event.
Tickets for the derby are already on sale, with adult tickets priced at £30, concessions at £25, and juniors at £15. Infants aged 0-3 can attend for free, provided they have a match ticket.
In a separate incident, Derbyshire police reported that a man was arrested after a car hit multiple pedestrians, resulting in some serious injuries. “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,” stated Derbyshire police.
Catherine Atkinson expressed her concern, saying, “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 the incident.
The demolition of the Assembly Rooms is anticipated to take around 12 months to complete once it begins. Steve Parry, a representative of the development team, remarked, “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.”
As the city gears up for both the redevelopment and the derby, the focus remains on ensuring safety and enhancing the community’s infrastructure.
