Shoppers have spoken of their hopes for their town centre that's become 'dilapidated' in recent years and is undergoing a multi-million-pound regeneration. People in Arnold have said that town centre buildings were 'showing their age' with residents left hoping for a revival of the town's empty shops.
A huge amount of work from Gedling Borough Council has gone into improving the centre, and the town awaits the opening of the new AMP at the revamped Arnold Market Place. And separate plans have recently been put forward for an office block in Front Street, described as a 'Soviet eyesore', to be converted into flats.
Paul Buxton, 63, who is retired and lives in Arnold, was among people who have been speaking about the town's future. Describing Arnold as "worn down and tired", he said: "It used to be a really great place. Looks-wise, the buildings do need a bit of a refurb, not too much but a bit of sprucing up would help.
