New Maid Marian public art planned for Nottingham
A new Maid Marian-themed piece of public art will be installed in Nottingham and people are being asked to give their views on how they would like it to look. Nottingham City Council is working with the business improvement district group Its in Nottingham and a local art gallery on the project for the pedestrian area in front of Premier Inn in Maid Marian Way. A new "rain garden" with water-loving plants will be installed in the area where the new piece of Robin Hood-related public art is set to be installed. An online survey has been set up to "help inform" the project before three options for the artwork are unveiled later in the spring.
Funding for the project has come from the government's Future High Street Fund, with the aim of 'renewing and reshaping' the area. A roundabout was turned into a T-junction as part of the Maid Marian Way project in October 2024. It initially led to complaints from bus company trentbarton which said it was causing "significant delays" before the phasing of the traffic lights was changed.
Council leader Neghat Khan, who also holds the city's transport portfolio, said: "The transformation of Maid Marian Way isn't just about better transport links, it's about creating a more vibrant, welcoming city that reflects our rich heritage.""We're calling on the community to have their say on a new public artwork celebrating the legend of Maid Marian. "This is a unique chance to shape a piece of art that will stand as a lasting tribute to our city's history and be valued by both residents and visitors."The online survey will remain open until 28 March.
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