Nottingham City Vision sets growth plan for residents

Nottingham has launched its City Vision 2050 locally, setting out a long-term framework for neighbourhoods, regeneration, investment and the city’s role as a destination for business, culture, sport and visitors.

The Nottingham City Vision was unveiled at launch events at Nottingham Council House on Friday 5 June, after being presented nationally at UKREiiF in Leeds. Nottingham City Council said the plan was co-created with residents, businesses and partner organisations.

Three pillars for Nottingham’s future

The vision is built around three themes: Home, Heart and Host. Home focuses on healthy and inclusive neighbourhoods. Heart looks at Nottingham’s place in a growing regional economy. Host aims to strengthen the city as a destination for employers, visitors and major cultural activity.

The framework is supported by ten “bold ideas” intended to guide future investment, regeneration and partnership working across the city. The council has not presented the document as a single project or funding announcement, but as a shared plan for future delivery.

A related outline of Nottingham’s longer-term regeneration aims, including housing, greener streets and innovation districts, was previously set out in Nottingham’s 2050 transformation plans.

Partners asked to help deliver the plan

Speakers at the launch included council leader Cllr Neghat Khan, East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward, Nottingham City Council chief executive Sajeeda Rose, Lilian Greenwood MP and Nottingham College principal Janet Smith.

Cllr Khan said the vision was intended to be “achievable and investable”, adding that bringing it back to Nottingham after UKREiiF was significant for local businesses, community groups and partners.

Claire Ward said the plan depended on collaboration between local government, businesses, education providers, voluntary organisations and regional bodies.

Regeneration links across the city

The launch also connected the vision to wider regional growth, including the Trent Arc and Nottingham’s role in the East Midlands economy. The next stage will focus on how organisations contribute to delivery, with discussions around investment, regeneration and practical collaboration.

The full vision is expected to act as a reference point for future decisions on development, neighbourhood planning and partnership projects in Nottingham.

Source: Nottingham City Council