Views have been sought on the £20 million improvements to Bulwell town centre

Following Nottingham City Council’s bid for central government funding, which saw the city commit around £20m, the money was formally accepted this spring to transform Bulwell.

The money will enable Nottingham City Council to make huge improvements to Bulwell, including:

• A new modern market – around 20,000 square meters of improvements and the creation of a ‘Bulwell Promenade’ linking the market and the moorland area.
• More trees and greenery
• Improved public toilets at Bulwell bus station
• Better pedestrian links between spaces and links to local transport
• Improvements to Bulwell Bogs including new play features, relaxation areas and improved connectivity to the River Leen
• Historic buildings and storefronts will have their heritage features restored

The council will also work with the Environment Agency to see how the River Leen area can be improved and made more resilient to future flooding.

It is hoped that this activity will create more jobs, increase visitor numbers, improve trade and facilitate people’s access to the best quality green space. It will also restore heritage and hopefully mean more cultural and creative events can take place in the city.

Nottingham City Council’s Major Projects Team will be at Bulwell Riverside on 23rd and 26th July from 10am to 4pm to remind local communities of the plans developed under the tender and capture feedback to feed into the design process which will start soon. Anyone unable to attend is invited to give feedback by emailing [email protected]

The Bulwell Town Regeneration Project was created in partnership with the people of Bulwell and the surrounding Nottingham North area, including businesses, community groups, members and wider stakeholders, including the local MP.

Residents first gave their input through a well-supported public consultation in 2022 which shaped the scheme and was submitted as part of the funding bid.

The next steps for the project teams will be to develop detailed designs for the regeneration scheme over the next few months, with work at Bulwell expected to start next summer and be completed by March 2026. The scheme is funded through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Government (MHCLG).

This project will complement recent transport investment in Bulwell in the new bus station, which was completed with Transforming Cities funding from central government. All council costs for the Bulwell town center project will be met through external funding, including management costs.

Councilor Neghat Khan, council leader and executive member for strategic regeneration, transport and communications, said: “Bulwell town center is an important part of the town and I am delighted that we can invest vital funds to make improvements such as creating a modern market square . with better toilets and more green spaces.

“This work will help to enhance the town’s heritage, while increasing facilities for markets and events and also making it easier to get around the town and to and from major transport hubs. This is a really exciting time for this historic market town.”