Shoppers have declared Nottingham city centre as 'the best in the East Midlands', but shop owners have issued a call for more support, with one fearing it may be forced to move. While the city has a good range of shops, including the likes of John Lewis, M&S, and H&M, issues such as homelessness, litter, and the age-old Broadmarsh debate are still very much present, according to residents and visitors.
And while a lack of car parks and green spaces have also been cited as persistent issues, Nottingham city centre is still enjoyed by people, some of them even saying it’s the best city centre in the region. Julia Howell, 70, from Nottingham, comes into the city centre once a month to shop, have a meal, or meet friends.
She said: “I love the city centre because of its big Old Market Square, good shops, and public transport. It would be nice if shops such as Habitat would be back but, overall, I think we’re lucky to have shops that others don’t, like John Lewis and M&S.”
