Ashbourne Reborn

10/07/2026

08/07/2026

The Ashbourne Reborn programme is drawing to a close and our social media channels will become dormant - we will not be posting or responding to comments on our posts.

The £16 million regeneration programme has been led by Derbyshire Dales District Council as the Accountable Body, and funded by the UK Government. The District Council has worked with Derbyshire County Council and Ashbourne Methodist Church as key delivery partners, in collaboration with Ashbourne Town Team, Ashbourne Town Council and AshCom, who brought forward the original proposals, identified opportunities and raised match funding for the bid.

Find out more about ongoing maintenance and reporting an issue here: https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/community/ashbourne-reborn/frequently-asked-questions/after-ashbourne-reborn-is-complete

07/07/2026

Come & see The Link Centre at our Community Open Day on Saturday 18th July.

Pop in any time from 11am – 3pm for a chance to explore Ashbourne’s new community hub.

Local community groups will be sharing information about their activities and there’ll also be live entertainment, children’s activities & refreshments.

All of the halls and rooms will be open, and there’ll be volunteers available to answer any questions, so come along and see what’s on offer.

11am – 3pm Saturday 18th July 2026
The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

03/07/2026

THE LINK CENTRE BEFORE AND AFTER
Funded by the UK Government and lead delivery partner Ashbourne Methodist Church, The Link Centre community hub will significantly increase and diversify the town centre offer, providing a valued space for meetings, flexible working and community events. It will enhance vibrancy and create footfall, while an improved accommodation offer will further enhance the capture of spend from the visitor economy.
The package will ensure Ashbourne takes its rightful place within the regional visitor economy, providing an attractive and vibrant environment that draws in residents, visitors and businesses and re-establishes its identity as a flourishing market town.

02/07/2026

DIG STREET BEFORE AND AFTER
The Highways and Public Realm improvements have transformed the experience for pedestrians, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for residents and visitors. On Dig Street, pavements have been widened, bike parking rings added, and improved crossing points installed.

02/07/2026

ST JOHN STREET BEFORE AND AFTER
Ashbourne Reborn helped transform the pedestrian experience in Ashbourne. On St John Street, wider pavements and clearer crossings reduce the dominance of traffic in the town centre.

01/07/2026

MARKET PLACE BEFORE AND AFTER
Throughout Ashbourne’s history, the Market Place has been a focal point for activities, trade and people, and Ashbourne Reborn aims to restore a sense of vibrancy to this well-loved public space in the heart of the town. To achieve this, the area has been pedestrianised, new street furniture added, making the area feel safer and more welcoming, and trees planted to bring much-needed greenery into the town centre. Grade II listed surfaces have been repaired and upgraded, improving the space for Ashbourne’s vibrant programme of local events.

01/07/2026

MILLENNIUM SQUARE BEFORE AND AFTER
The transformation of Millennium Square was based on redevelopment plans initiated by and funding from Ashbourne Town Council. Existing brick walls have been replaced with soft landscaping and stepped seating, providing a shared community space which wraps around the Millennium Clock.