£20m grant to transform former department store

Government levelling up grant seals plan to redevelop and extend the former Beales building

The Mansfield Connect project is one of 11 projects in the East Midlands that has been allocated more than £176 million from round two of the Levelling Up Fund.

The landmark 1930s former Beales building is set to be modernised and extended to provide a new headquarters for the council and partner organisations. It is expected to house a variety of other public, educational, enterprise and health and wellbeing services alongside spaces for private sector investment.

The scheme forms a vital part of the council’s ambitious longterm town centre regeneration plans. This new hub will see the co-ordination of services across a range of partners including, the County Council alongside community, health, work and education and skills agencies. It will also be a beacon for evening activities with potentially dining, lifestyle and business opportunities.