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A restored Victorian warehouse complex in the Lace Market has opened as a new home for independent creative businesses, cafes, and small-batch producers.
The restored Victorian warehouse at St Mary's Gate has officially opened its doors, bringing twelve independent creative businesses — including a bookbinder, a print studio, a natural dye workshop, and two food producers — into one cohesive space. The project, led by local property group Ark Capital, has been designed to retain the building's historic character while creating affordable workspace for early-stage businesses. Nottingham city council has welcomed the development as a contribution to the Lace Market's ongoing regeneration.
Funding from Nottingham City Council and the Future High Streets Fund will finance a full refurbishment of Sneinton Market's historic indoor hall.
Sneinton Market's Victorian market hall — a beloved local landmark — is set to undergo a £2.1m renovation funded by a combination of Nottingham City Council and the government's Future High Streets Fund. The work will include a new roof, improved lighting and flooring, updated toilet facilities, and new seating areas for market visitors. Traders have welcomed the news, though some expressed concern about the disruption during construction. Work is expected to begin in autumn 2026.
The gallery's summer exhibition will bring together 40 international artists exploring themes of migration, belonging, and shared landscapes.
Nottingham Contemporary has announced its flagship summer exhibition, 'Shores and Borders', opening July 11th and running through October. The exhibition brings together 40 international artists whose work explores migration, national borders, and the shared landscapes that connect us. It is the gallery's most ambitious summer show in a decade, with a dedicated education programme, community workshops, and a series of talks running alongside the main exhibition. Entry will be free throughout the run.
A new 1.8km traffic-free cycle and pedestrian path along the River Trent now connects West Bridgford directly to the city centre.
Nottinghamshire County Council has opened a new 1.8km traffic-free cycle path running from the Memorial Arch in West Bridgford along the River Trent embankment to Trent Bridge. The path, funded through the Active Travel Fund, is designed to make cycling a viable option for the daily commute into the city centre. The route is lit, flat, and fully accessible, with seating and interpretation boards along the way. Cyclists and pedestrians have welcomed the new route as a significant improvement to active travel options in the area.
A twelve-month pilot scheme offering reduced rents to independent businesses has successfully attracted a dozen new independents to Arnold High Street.
Gedling Borough Council's twelve-month pilot scheme on Arnold High Street — offering reduced-rate units to independent businesses — has exceeded its targets, attracting twelve new independent businesses to the high street. New arrivals include a plant shop, a vinyl record store, a community bakery, a zero-waste grocery, and a specialist cheese shop. The scheme was launched in response to a sharp rise in vacancies following the pandemic and has been cited as a model for other suburban high streets in the borough.
Nottingham City Transport has announced a comprehensive restructure of city and suburban bus routes, effective September 2026.
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has announced a major restructure of its bus network, effective from September 2026. The changes — the most significant in a decade — will simplify routes, increase frequency on the busiest corridors, and add new connections to the Beeston, Arnold, and Clifton areas. A new express route will connect the Queen's Medical Centre directly to the city centre every ten minutes during peak hours. NCT says the restructure is designed to reflect changed travel patterns since the pandemic and to make public transport more attractive for shorter, suburban journeys.