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Tapton House issues addressed at our AGM
We were very fortunate that the managing director of Stone Castle Enterprise, Dan Pattrick, had agreed to speak about his plans for Tapton House at our AGM in September. We made it clear that members of Friends of Tapton House were welcome to attend, as long as Dan was given a courteous reception and a…
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Tapton House Update
In this post we look at recent developments involving the company currently the favourite to pick-up the long lease to Tapton House from Chesterfield Borough Council. Nothing further has been made public concerning the Borough Council’s proposed sale of a long lease of Tapton House to Stone Castle Enterprise Ltd, although those concerned with the…
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Cautious welcome for Tapton House decision
Chesterfield and District Civic Society have given a cautious welcome to Chesterfield Borough Council’s recent decision on Tapton House and are welcoming ‘due diligence’ moves to be taken on the bid. At the council’s cabinet meeting on 13 December 2022 a decision was taken to lease the property to Stone Castle Enterprises Ltd. for a 999-year term.…
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Response to Tapton House letter in the Derbyshire Times
Chesterfield and District Civic Society have responded to a letter published in the Derbyshire Times edition of 22 September 2022. Our response refutes statements made in the letter by a representative from the so-called ‘Have Your Say Residents Group Chesterfield’. Letter to the Editor, the Derbyshire Times Steve Jones and his residents’ group have no…
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Tapton House: our thoughts on its future
Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a viable long-term future for Tapton House and has indicated that it is open to suggestions as to the future use of the building. You’ll find a paper prepared by the society as part of its contribution to the future of building in this post. Tapton House is probably best…
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