Derbyshire County Council is looking for caterers to serve refreshments at several of its countryside sites and parks with an eight year lease being offered at the café within Shipley Country Park located between Ilkeston and Heanor.
In the coming weeks, the authority also expects to advertise another opportunity to operate a small café with take-away at Derby Lodge in Shipley Country Park after the current operator gave notice that they wanted to terminate their lease.
Councillor Carolyn Renwick, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, said: “Our countryside sites are becoming more and more popular. They are open 365 days a year, are free to enter and attract thousands of visitors each year.
“We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience for our visitors and this brings some great opportunities for people to run their own business providing drinks and snacks at our sites – as well as an opportunity for us to generate income to help pay for the upkeep of our sites.”
For more information, including other sites in the county where there is an offer of tenancies, and to request an application pack visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countrysidecatering. The closing date for applications is Midday on 3rd May 2024.
Details about the café lease at Shipley Country Park can be found at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leases
Closing date for applications is Midday on the 17th May 2024.
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