Concerns have been voiced about the number of empty shops in part of Nottingham city centre. Gin bar Gincident became the latest to vacate a unit in the Friar Lane and Maid Marian Way area of the city recently.
It follows a number of closures across the city. Residents admitted the area needed some support with the closure of Nottingham Castle having an impact on footfall and trade.
Sarah Maloy, owner of Shop Zero on Friar Lane, said: "The castle not being open isn’t attracting people down this end. My shop has been affected by the cost of living crisis and people are spending less.”
