FLOURISH: EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY IN BOLSOVER

Bolsover is a district built on resilience, creativity, and ambition - and now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on everything that makes it extraordinary. As part of the Bolsover Place Programme, we are making a commitment to celebrate the best of Bolsover: its people, its businesses, and its boundless potential.

This is a movement to uplift Bolsover’s identity, unlock its potential, and ensure every corner of the district has the opportunity to thrive. We’re reaching out to those living, working, studying, and visiting Bolsover - and we’re reaching beyond our borders to embrace opportunities in Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and neighbouring towns.

By supporting our existing businesses and attracting new developments, we’re building a thriving, confident, and connected community. It is all about celebrating innovation, excellence, and ambition - and making sure those values are felt in every street, school, and shop across the district.

Supporting business growth

We believe that Bolsover’s business community is the heartbeat of our local economy. We will empower entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established enterprises through:

• Start-up and growth grants to fuel new ventures and scale-ups

• Town centre regeneration support to revitalise high streets and public spaces

• Net zero innovation grants to encourage sustainable practices and green technologies

• Apprenticeship levy transfer opportunities to unlock skills and workforce development

We’re investing in the future — not just with funding, but with confidence.

Empowering people

We will build confidence in young people, supporting collaboration across generations, and celebrating the stories that make Bolsover unique.

We’re working with schools, colleges, and community organisations to:

• Inspire ambition through mentorship and enterprise programmes

• Highlight local success stories in education, business, and leadership

• Create pathways for growth, creativity, and civic pride

Expanding horizons

Bolsover doesn’t exist in isolation, so this is a call to connect - to build bridges with regional partners, investors, and innovators. We’re actively forging partnerships with Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and beyond, ensuring Bolsover is part of the wider conversation about growth, sustainability, and opportunity.