New colors added to Nottingham’s rainbow roads ahead of Pride

The rainbow lanes of Hockley’s Carlton Street and Broad Street have recently undergone a transformation, thanks to It’s in Nottingham, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID).

Rainbows have always been a symbol of diversity and inclusion, and the recent repaint added five new colors: black and brown to represent people of color and light blue, light pink and white to represent the Trans community. This rainbow extension aims to better represent the diverse community it celebrates.

The project, which celebrates Nottinghamshire Pride and aims to improve the city’s inclusive spirit, was organized and part-funded by It’s in Nottingham after receiving £4,950 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It is supported by Nottingham City Council.

“We are delighted to have supported the repainting of Hockley’s rainbow roads,” said Alex Flint, CEO of It’s in Nottingham. “It’s in Nottingham is dedicated to promoting the cultural and economic vitality of Nottingham and this initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to promote an inclusive and vibrant community.”

Sam Harvey of Nottingham Pastel Project added: “Broad Street is the beating heart of Nottingham’s queer community – from the life-saving work of the Nottingham Gender Clinic to the wild nights at Gladrags, to the sense of community that safe venues like The Lord Roberts, The Goat offer. and Broadway brings. Nothing helps to symbolize this sense of community more than our flags, and as the Nottingham Pastel Project works towards our goal of establishing a Trans Sanctuary City in Nottingham, we welcome seeing these iconic flags light up!’”

Local leaders expressed their support for the initiative, Cllr Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Communities, Waste and Equality at Nottingham City Council, said: “I am delighted that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Nottingham City Council have supported the transformation and extension of Hockley’s rainbow roads. Ahead of Nottinghamshire Pride later this month, it is important that these symbols represent the diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community of the city and region.”

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