St Ann’s is home to many wonderful places. Every day, the St Ann’s Advice Centre is involved in multiple community initiatives including running their food bank.
With schools, takeaways, churches and home to many people, we’ve spoken to residents in St Ann’s about what they do and don't like and what they would like to see improved to keep the area thriving.
Lee VanHalen is a 59-year-old artist from St Ann’s and he is concerned about anti-social behaviour in the area.
“There’s some young children in the area around the ages of 9 to 14 and they’re awful, their unruly behaviour is such a shame," he said.
"Apart from that, it seems the area is looked after a bit more, it seems like the council has been making more of an effort.
"There’s loads of bins in the area now but sometimes people aren’t using them. Why?"
Mr VanHalen said he thought the area was different than before.
"Before in St Ann’s, crime was Americanised and now, I don’t know if it’s changed or if people are better at hiding it. I’d like to see the system change, it’s all for rich people, the landlord society is going to take over.”
Community worker Yannick Doualehi, 23, lives in St Ann’s and feels that there should be more for young people in the area.
He said: “I think there should be more community centres or something for young people. I like the area. Before I moved here, people thought it would be dangerous but it’s not too bad, I’ve never been fearful.”
After having problems with a landlord in Broxtowe, Maria Martinez, 66, said she enjoys living in St Ann’s.
“I love it here, we’ve got the library, the doctors and it’s near to town," she said.
Ms Martinez went onto say: “I think we could do with a few more shops, we have Herons and One Stop but maybe having another Aldi would be good.”
Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome added: “I love St Ann’s for its diversity and strong community spirit. It’s home to so many of the places that make Nottingham great – from the Community Recording Studio and boxing schools that have nurtured new talent, to St Ann’s Allotments and Stonebridge Farm that provide a slice of nature in the heart of our city.
"The Refugee Forum and St Ann’s Advice Centre do incredible work to support people across Nottingham, and Greyfriars’ social club has been a community hub for more than 60 years.”
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