Derby city centre is undergoing a dramatic £2 billion transformation, with new retail, leisure, residential and commercial activities being attracted by the Derby Cityscape Masterplan. £1 billion investment has already been secured to make some of the most dramatic changes in Derby’s history.

In 2007,Westfield, the world’s largest retail property group, will open the doors to its £340 million shopping centre, its first new centre in Europe and the largest in the region. Situated in the heart of the city, it will house hundreds of upscale highstreet retailers, an 800 seat Café Court and a luxury 2,500 seat, 12 screen Cinema de Lux.

The Quad, a £10 million Visual Arts and Media Centre, is currently under construction and the city’s riverside is being rediscovered as a place to live and relax – at the heart of which is the £100 million Derby Riverlights project.

Originally a Roman settlement, Derby’s origins date back some 2,000 years. Indeed, part of our city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city centre has an attractive Cathedral Quarter hosting many independent niche retailers, bars, restaurants and cosy English pubs. Our investment will build upon the fantastic amenities already in the city.