A property developer hopes a once dying shopping street in Nottingham will soon become the city's answer to London's famous Carnaby Street. All but one of the empty units have been snapped up as the historic street is brought back to life after years in decline.
Arran Bailey, managing director of ALB Group, said his company was buying empty shops in Bridlesmith Gate and he now has plans to revive the area through the replication of London’s Carnaby Street. The iconic street in the capital which dates back to 1682 is today home to many wondrous fashion and music outlets, as well as eateries which attract people from across the globe.
Bridlesmith Gate is one of Nottingham's oldest shopping streets, however upon the closure of the Broadmarsh Centre and subsequent collapse of its owner intu, coupled with the coronavirus pandemic, it had slipped into decline and was left almost completely empty. Over time however numerous independents have opened to good success, and Mr Bailey hopes to continue this upward trajectory.
