The Story Unfolds
Nottingham as a Core City
Quality of Life
Led by: Greater Nottingham Skills Board
The problem:
Although Nottingham offers a high quality of life in many areas, it is not enjoyed by everyone. Anti - social behaviour is a problem for many residents of outer estates, while the lively nightlife of the city centre can be threatening. Other Core Cities have redeveloped and revitalised their physical environments. Nottingham must develop a civilised city centre with more facilities for all age groups - and more physical space for retailers - if it is to continue among the top five retail centres in the UK. We also need to support the diversity and vitality of district shopping centres.
The answer:
Local councils are improving neighbourhood services, and reducing crime in disadvantaged areas. The Respect for Nottingham initiative has reduced street begging and improved cleanliness. The Turning Point traffic and bus scheme for the inner ring road will help to civilise the city centre, giving pedestrians priority. The planned Centre for Contemporary Arts and new cultural celebrations will add to our electric atmosphere, making the city attractive to the new creative class that is crucial for future prosperity. The 21st Century Towns initiative will breathe new life into some neighbourhood district centres.
| Action | Who leads? | Timescales |
|---|---|---|
| Development plans in this document assessed for connections to local communities | GNP | Summer 2005 |
| LSP Community Plans to lead on social dimensions | Local Authorities | ongoing |
| Developing neighbourhood focus in City of Nottingham Strategic Plan | City Council | ongoing |
| Extension of Respect for Nottingham campaign and other areas considered | City and district councils | September 2005 |
| Respect for Transport campaign continued | GNTP | ongoing |
| Programme of cultural and sports events established | City Council | ongoing |
| Big Day Out environment and transport event | GNTP | September 2005 |
| Publication of refreshed city centre strategy | City Council | November 2005 |
| Work starts on new Market Square | City Council | September 2005 |
| £13 million Centre for Contemporary Arts Nottingham complete | City Council | 2006 |
| Wollaton Hall refurbishment | City Council | ongoing |
| Broadway expansion | Broadway | 2007 |
| District centre improvements | Broxtowe Council | March 2007 |
| The Turning Point scheme for civilising traffic in city centre | City Council | End 2006 |