Hopes are high that a city area with a 'lot of potential' can be returned to its former glory. Locals have expressed a wish for Canning Circus in Nottingham city centre to find new life, amidst worries the area has become "run down".
Despite work continuing to turn the former Ben Bowers restaurant at the junction of Wollaton Street and Derby Road into student flats, large plots like the vacant Dancing Dragon restaurant and Ropewalk pub have not yet found new uses. There are also a number of smaller vacant shops - the Canning Circus conservation area is currently in very bad condition and is deteriorating, according to Historic England.
Locals feel the area has lost some of its appeal in recent years, but has a large amount of potential due to its architecture and location. Bev Jackson, who is semi-retired and lives in Wollaton, said: "There are some lovely buildings here but it's a bit run down. It needs to be an architectural jewel in the city.
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