Urgent works are set to begin at Derby Hippodrome, as the Council works to preserve the property for the future.
Enabling works began at the privately-owned building on Monday 8 December before full mobilisation in the new year, with these works expected to be completed in March.
These initial works focused on reopening the section of Green Lane and Macklin Street, that had been at least partially closed since the 16 May. Following a site inspection on 8 December the roads have now reopened.
From January, the focus will turn back to the building. Hoardings will be placed around the site and access points boarded up, while the canopy will also be inspected fully. A temporary propping system will also be installed to prevent further deterioration inside.
The Hippodrome has been derelict for almost two decades and was severely damaged by a series of fires in Spring 2025.
The works will be carried out by heritage and conservation specialists ASBC, with support from Derby City Council, Derbyshire Building Control Partnership, The Morton Partnership, and Historic England. This project is also supported by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council, said:
The fires at the Hippodrome earlier this year caused severe damage to one of our city’s heritage buildings, putting the structure and integrity of the building at risk.
I’m relieved that we have been able to reopen Macklin Street and Green Lane, but this is just the start as we continue to work on this site.
We are limited in what powers we have to secure the future of the building, but we continue to work with Derbyshire Building Control Partnership to engage with the owners.