Gedling Borough Council’s cabinet have officially approved the authority’s long-term plan to improve Arnold.
They say Ambition Arnold Visionary Masterplan report is a strategic framework designed to revitalise Arnold town centre and address its long-term sustainability.
Cabinet members met today (12) to discuss the report which was created following extensive public consultation and reveals strong support for improvements across key areas in Arnold.
The consultation, held in summer 2024, gathered feedback from over 650 residents and stakeholders. Findings showed clear backing for measures to improve the town’s appearance, diversify its shops, enhance safety, and create more appealing public spaces. Residents highlighted priorities such as reducing vacant shops, tackling anti-social behaviour, and providing better facilities for pedestrians and young people.
The council was awarded £150,000 from the One Public Estate (OPE) programme to support the feasibility studies to see how the Arnold Town Centre could be improved. A further £200,000 from existing budgets was used to create a business plan, surveys, and design works that will bring to life the vision of a revitalised town centre.
The council said the delivery of the masterplan is subject to significant funding, either from government, private investors or a combination of the two.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “Arnold is a vibrant community with great potential.
“This masterplan gives us a clear vision for creating a thriving town centre that meets residents’ needs and attracts investment. Public feedback has been central to shaping this plan, and we are committed to delivering improvements that make a real difference.
“We need to be clear that this is just a plan, for us to realise any of this, we will need huge investment, either from central government or through the private sector but this document makes it clear that if you invest in the area, it will deliver incredible results for the region.
Now that is has been approved by Cabinet, the Ambition Arnold Visionary Masterplan will serve as a framework for future projects and funding bids, supporting the regeneration and long-term prosperity of the town.
You can find out more about the plan at www.gedling.gov.uk/ambition-arnold
