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What happens next?

 

  • Heanor Grammar School Action Group have taken on a big challenge on your behalf, and so have Amber Valley Borough Council. We want you to support us and join us. 

  • We need the support of the local community, and those further afield – such as alumni of the school and of Heanor - who care about this important historic building and all it stands for.

 

The Site is now owned by Amber Valley Borough Council

  • AVBC are restoring the building.

  • They are creating new entrances.

  • Modern standard accessibility and safety features will be included.

  • The grounds are being landscaped as both gardens and car parking areas.

  • The work is being overseen by heritage conservators. 

  • The roof is now watertight.

  • The windows have all been replaced.

  • Flooring and paneling are being restored and upgraded.

  • The decorative plaster ceiling in the hall will be restored.

  • Th Caley Robinson War Memorial Triptych will be restored to its proper place in the main hall.

  • The work is expected to be completed in Autumn/Winter 2024.

  • Expressions of interest in using space in the building can be made here -  Express your interest at https://www.heanorgrammar.co.uk/future/rent-a-space

 

And Next . . . 

Events are in the hands of Amber Valley Borough Council but we expect that: -

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  • As the building nears completion agreements will be reached with a range of prospective tenants and occasional users of the facilities.

  • Formal arrangements will be made for the day to day management of the building and the rest of the site.

  • The public will be kept informed of developments.

  • Open days will be held to showcase the redeveloped building and grounds.

  • The re-opening of the building and the restoration of the Triptych will be marked by community celebrations.

  • Watch this space!

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So what do we do now..?

The Work of Heanor Grammar School Action Group, and of the local community is not over!

 

We will continue to work persistently with all the stakeholders (the local community, local authorities, any commercial interests and the heritage organisations) to try and ensure that any development on the site respects the following:-     

 

  • The needs and wishes of the local community    

  • The historical and architectural value of the main building    

  • The regeneration needs of Heanor Town centre 

 

We can do these things through public campaigns and lobbying and through engaging with the local planning process.

 

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