The imposition of lockdown in March shut down swathes of the economy, and while restrictions have been eased at points, the tier system and the second national ‘stay at home’ order is a reminder that a return to normality is still some way off.
However, ventures have got off the ground in Chesterfield despite the pandemic. Here are 10 businesses that have opened in and around the town since the crisis began.
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5. The Birdcage
Café bar The Birdcage, on Derby Road in Chesterfield, opened in summer - the image shows the place, a former newsagent, before the exterior transformation happened. Photo: Staff
6. Poundland
Poundland opened one of its discount stores on Bridge Street in Clay Cross at the end of March, just after the first national lockdown started. Photo: Carl Court/AFP via Getty Images
7. Dava
Dava womenswear boutique opened on Chatsworth Road in June. The image shows the site of the shop before Dava took it over. Photo: Google
8. Martino's
Italian restaurant Martino's launched on Derby Road in Chesterfield town centre in August. Its menu includes seafood pastas, calzones and pizzas. The image shows the site of the restaurant before Martino's took it over. Photo: Google