It has been in the city centre for more than 150 years
Shoppers have declared Nottingham city centre as 'the best in the East Midlands', but shop owners have issued a call for more support, with one fearing it may be forced to move. While the city has a good range of shops, including the likes of John Lewis, M&S, and H&M, issues such as homelessness, litter, and the age-old Broadmarsh debate are still very much present, according to residents and visitors.
“I think more shops will open in time, but it will definitely take a while to fill all these units.” Andrew Gilzeane, 61, from Radford, said that although he thinks Nottingham has the best city centre in the East Midlands, some improvements can be made. Nicole Anderson, 20, a primary education student at the University of Derby, said: “I think it’s quite peaceful as a city centre which I like, especially compared to Derby. The Victoria Centre is a lot better than the as well as it’s a lot more spacious.”
But businesses have warned they need more support. Matthew Howard, sales manager at Weavers Wines and Spirits, fears the business may have to move out of its Castle Gate shop for the first time since its opening in 1844. He said: “I think footfall in the city centre could be boosted if the council fixed Broadmarsh.
Amelia Driver, a supervisor at the Kitchen on Pelham Street, echoed this. She said: “We’ve had a couple of times when someone was sleeping in the doorway which was an issue because people couldn’t go in and out.” “We have a big appeal for students and older people and people in their prime of life.” The woman pointed out, however, that more should be done to attract families to the city centre.
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