More than £1.2m invested into Kimberley’s high street businesses

In all, £662,221 has been awarded in grant funding by Broxtowe Council, with the businesses themselves contributing £612,837 in match funding, helping to rejuvenate Kimberley’s high street.

Impressions Dental Care have been on Victoria Street since the 1970s serving generations of Kimberley residents and families.

Current owner Sam joined the business in 2008 and took it over with his wife Claire a little over five years ago.

With a total of £14,000 in grants awarded from the fund, they were able to resurface the customer car park, providing safer and more accessible parking to customers, as well as accessible entry into the building, which Sam says has resulted in an uptick in patients.

He said: “The grant has been incredibly valuable, enabling us to refurbish and improve the parking and access to our building.

"These improvements have significantly enhanced accessibility for our patients, particularly those with additional accessibility needs.

“We are extremely grateful for the grant and the support it has provided.

"Without this funding, the extensive works required would not have been possible and we would not have been able to achieve the desired outcome.

Clair started B Movement Pilates in 2022 before opening her studio on Main Street in 2024.

Clair received a grant of £5,000 from the fund which allowed for new flooring and décor in the studio and paid for a course to allow her to become a qualified teacher trainer.

She said: “I am so grateful for the grant.

"I wanted to create a calming modern space for people to move their bodies, build confidence and stay healthy.

"With this grant I was able to decorate my space without impacting my day-to-day cash flow, which was a huge help as a new business.

“The support and community we have in Kimberley make me so proud to trade there and be surrounded by so many wonderful successful businesses, thank you.”