An old pawnbrokers in Bulwell which has been empty for a year and is now in a "dilapidated" state could become a betting shop under new plans. The site on Main Street, right in the centre of the town, was occupied by Money Shop from 2015 until the business closed last year.
Since then, it has been vacant and plans have now been lodged for a branch of Boylesports to be based there. Boylesports was founded in 1989 and now has over 300 betting shops in Ireland and the UK.
Plans lodged with Nottingham City Council on June 20 say the proposals demonstrate the "recent success and growth" of Boylesports. The report does acknowledge the potential harms of opening a new betting shop, particularly in terms of income deprivation.
