A group of neighbours have voiced their desire for more green space as an empty plot of land looks set to be regenerated. The land in Burton Road, Carlton, was once home to a number of buildings that Gedling Borough Council took ownership of in 2018.
The buildings , which included a former cycle and moped shop, were demolished and since then they have become an eyesore for neighbours. Account manager, Kayleigh Rose, 34, of Carlton, would like to see something done with the site. She said: "It used to be all like scrap and stuff.
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"That's not a good sight when you're coming out of town." Her sister, Shareen Rose, 39, of Nottinghamshire, added: "There used to be beer bottles and all sorts in there."
Young professional Oliver Hughes, 23, of Carlton, would like to see the area turned into a park or some sort of green space. He said: "There are not many parks so if we could get a bit more green space, as we have a dog as well."
Oliver added: "It wouldn't surprise me if it's housing." When asked her thoughts on the site, a Carlton resident who did not wish to be named said: "I don't even know what's in there or what they are doing to it at all.
"We don't have a clue what they are doing in there. Every time the man over there shuts the gate someone else opens it, and it just always gets left open."
When asked what he would like to see the space used for, office manager, Daniel West, 39, of Gedling, said: "Probably just something useful for the local community. I don't know if there are any local community centres nearby but something for the local kids would be good."
Another resident who did not wish to be named said it would "just be nice to get something on it." He said: "Maybe some nice green space, we need more of that around here."
Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth, Portfolio Holder for Growth and Regeneration at the borough council, said: "We are reviewing the options available on the site for possible housing. Following the recent appointment of our new Housing Strategy Manager, a business case for the proposals is being drafted and it will look at the implications of any potential investment, especially noting the current economic situation and making sure that any possible investment would be appropriate during these difficult times.
"One of the council’s main priorities is to provide new, affordable homes and any decisions on this site will be made with this in mind and residents will be kept informed about any decisions made by the council.”
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