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BBC News
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Nottingham: A52 Derby Road works to start in May
Major roadworks scheme to start in May 11 minutes ago Share Save Dan Hunt BBC News, Nottingham Share Save National Highways A council leader described the scheme as a "big step" towards a "better-connected" Nottingham Roadworks on a major route through Nottingham, which are expected to last a year, will start this month. National Highways has announced that works between the Priory and the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) roundabouts on the A52 Derby Road will begin on Monday 19 May. The agency hopes the scheme, which involves the resurfacing of the road, will make journeys "safer and smoother" for drivers. Nottingham City Council leader, councillor Neghat Khan described the scheme as "fantastic news" for the area and said it would make it "easier" as well as "greener" for people to get around the city. National Highways National Highways said for the first four months of the works the westbound carriageway will be closed followed by the closure of the eastbound carriageway As part of the works, National Highways will build a combined cycleway and footway on the eastbound side of the A52. The scheme also involves rebuilding parts of the ageing drainage system as well as upgrading street lighting, bus stops and pedestrian crossings on the road section. Khan added: "It's a big step towards building a better-connected, climate-resilient Nottingham where modern infrastructure supports healthier lifestyles, strengthens our economy and meets the needs of future generations. "Whether you're travelling to work, education, healthcare or leisure, these improvements will make everyday journeys simpler, safer and more reliable for everyone who lives, works or travels here." National Highways said the westbound carriageway will be closed for the first four months of the work, followed by the closure of the eastbound carriageway. Ian Doust, programme development manager at National Highways said: "By doing all of this work at the same time we can significantly reduce the number of road closures and amount of roadworks needed – minimising disruption as much as possible whilst ultimately having the maximum impact on the quality and safety of people's journeys." The works are set to be complete by spring 2026, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Updated plans for £20m Bulwell regeneration revealed
Residents will be able to have their say on plans for a £20m redevelopment of a town centre after new details of the project were City Council bid for Levelling Up Funding from the government in 2022 to redevelop Bulwell, Nottingham, which it says will enhance the area's "longstanding retail offer".Proposals include improving the marketplace, the bus station toilets and "the much-loved Bulwell Bogs area", with an artist's impression of the latter now available for members of the public to behind the scheme will be in Bulwell Market between 10:00 and 13:00 BST on Friday and 13 May to speak to locals about the plans. The newly outlined proposals reveal that the water play area at Bulwell Bogs will be are also plans for a refreshments kiosk and changing facilities, while the council said lighting and CCTV at the site will also be will also be carried out to the stalls and electrical supplies for traders at the town's Market public toilets at the bus station will be "rebuilt and modernised" said the council, while paving, planting and seating throughout the town centre will also be worked scheme will aim to better link the town's shopping centre with Bulwell council leader Neghat Khan said work is due to start "in the autumn", adding the authority - which declared itself effectively bankrupt 18 months ago - "did well to secure this money amid a lot of competition"."The much-loved Bulwell Bogs splash park is nearing the end of its life and this is an opportunity to both build on its popularity and safeguard its future with a new and enhanced facility, as well as extend the park around it," she said."There will also be significant work done to the wider public areas of Bulwell, including the market square and public toilets."
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Housing agency confirmed as buyer for Nottingham's Broad Marsh
Government housing agency Homes England has been confirmed as the buyer of the Broad Marsh in former shopping centre has remained largely derelict since previous operators intu went into administration in 2020, and the site was handed back to the city Labour-run authority approved the sale earlier this month, but the buyer was not initially revealed due to commercial England has said it plans to transform the site into about 1,000 homes, alongside up to 20,000 square metres of retail, office and community space. The agency will also acquire land to the west of the "Green Heart" park, including a former college and an NCP car park, both of which are due to be value of the sale has not been disclosed, but the project is expected to create about 2,000 full-time wider site has been earmarked for redevelopment for decades, but successive plans have failed to work on the remains of the shopping centre frame is now due to begin this documents published earlier this month stated the buyer will "begin active works on the project in the short term" and aims to start construction in 2029/ "Green Heart", which opened last year, had not been included in the sale and would continue to be maintained by the City Council. Homes England chief executive Eamonn Boylan said they had been "working closely" with the council since 2022."Now that we have acquired the site, our teams will be working with partners to attract the right developer to deliver the new homes, employment spaces and leisure facilities necessary to create a vibrant city centre neighbourhood that the people of Nottingham can be proud of," he leader Neghat Khan has said it is "really positive news" for the city."We know that people have wanted to see progress here for a long time and we understand that it has been a frustration for some that this hasn't happened," she said."We're excited by the plans that Homes England has, and we look forward to working closely with them to bring these to fruition."
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Empty academy site to be used for school expansion
A school that never opened due to lack of demand will be redeveloped into a special school. The Waterside Primary Academy was initially due to open in the new Trent Basin estate in Nottingham in September, but the Department for Education (DfE) pulled funding for the centre in January. Nottingham City Council said after discussions with the DfE about the future of the site, a plan to repurpose the building for the expansion of the existing Rosehill special school was approved. The expanded special education needs and disability (SEND) school, run by the council, could be open by September 2026, the authority said. Neghat Khan, leader of the city council, said the scrapping of the new primary school "presented a really interesting opportunity for the council". A £10m plan to expand Rosehill was already under way and expected to be completed in 2027 but the council said it would now "reroute" £2m of that funding to redevelop the Waterside building and subsequently save £8m. The expansion will create an additional 60 additional school places for children aged four to 19 with special educational needs and disabilities, an education health and care plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of autism, the authority said. Khan said the "huge demand" for SEND places was increasing. She added: "Our priority is to ensure that all children and young people have access to the education and support they need to thrive. "And while the original plans for Waterside Primary School have evolved, this initiative demonstrates our commitment to finding innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our residents, particularly those requiring specialised support. "We have been able to find a solution with minimal cost implications, that can be delivered relatively quickly and will make a significant difference in the lives of many families" Parents and carers of Rosehill School pupils were told about the development in a letter earlier in March. Rosehill School's head teacher Cheryl Steele said: "This is fabulous news for Nottingham's children and families. "It clearly demonstrates that we are a city focussed on enabling every child and young person to achieve the best possible outcomes in learning, social and emotional wellbeing to fulfil their potential and participate fully in society." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. New school will not open due to low demand Primary school opening delayed due to low demand The Rosehill School Nottingham City Council
BBC News
27-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Empty Nottingham academy site to be used for school expansion
A school that never opened due to lack of demand will be redeveloped into a special school. The Waterside Primary Academy was initially due to open in the new Trent Basin estate in Nottingham in September, but the Department for Education (DfE) pulled funding for the centre in January. Nottingham City Council said after discussions with the DfE about the future of the site, a plan to repurpose the building for the expansion of the existing Rosehill special school was expanded special education needs and disability (SEND) school, run by the council, could be open by September 2026, the authority said. Neghat Khan, leader of the city council, said the scrapping of the new primary school "presented a really interesting opportunity for the council".A £10m plan to expand Rosehill was already under way and expected to be completed in 2027 but the council said it would now "reroute" £2m of that funding to redevelop the Waterside building and subsequently save £8m. 'Fabulous news' The expansion will create an additional 60 additional school places for children aged four to 19 with special educational needs and disabilities, an education health and care plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of autism, the authority said. Khan said the "huge demand" for SEND places was increasing. She added: "Our priority is to ensure that all children and young people have access to the education and support they need to thrive. "And while the original plans for Waterside Primary School have evolved, this initiative demonstrates our commitment to finding innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our residents, particularly those requiring specialised support."We have been able to find a solution with minimal cost implications, that can be delivered relatively quickly and will make a significant difference in the lives of many families"Parents and carers of Rosehill School pupils were told about the development in a letter earlier in March. Rosehill School's head teacher Cheryl Steele said: "This is fabulous news for Nottingham's children and families. "It clearly demonstrates that we are a city focussed on enabling every child and young person to achieve the best possible outcomes in learning, social and emotional wellbeing to fulfil their potential and participate fully in society."
