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Today's edition of The Nottinghamian discusses the closure of multiple businesses. Clearly a sign of the times, a city centre pub and two banks have shut their doors.
In more positive news, Nottingham is set to see improvements on its bus network as a £11.4m investment is planned for the city. Plus we take to the city streets to hear your thoughts on keeping warm this winter.
Up for sale
A unique pub and restaurant, close to Nottingham Castle, has gone on the market after closing. The Roundhouse is a circular Grade II listed building that was part of the former General Hospital for more than a century. The red-brick property at Royal Standard Place was opened in 1902 as the hospital's Jubilee Wing, caring for patients undergoing surgery.
The current owners, who bought the building in 2017, leased it out before the start of the pandemic in 2020 but the business failed as a result of lockdowns. A new free-of-tie lease is now being offered for £25,000, with an initial annual rent of £32,000.
Commercial property agent Guy Simmonds, who is handling the sale, said: "When previously trading the business has delivered to a loyal, repeat, desirable and highly professional clientele. It also played host to monthly live entertainment and seasonal parties and events. We are aware that the business has previously turned over up to circa £500,000.
"New owners could re-launch the business along similar lines and with a successful formula or may wish to take the business up a level." The agents described the property as "unique and highly desirable" with 100 seats inside and an outside rear terrace and an alfresco patio area at the front with seating for 100.
Bus network boost
Passengers have welcomed a 'godsend' multi-million-pound plan to boost Nottingham's bus network. An £11.4m investment is planned for Greater Nottingham's public transport network in the next three years.
It is set to increase bus reliability and improve journey time savings through additional bus lanes, junction improvements and priority at traffic signals for late-running buses. Targeted fares support would also be put in place for young people, people with disabilities and the unemployed.
Marcie Moy, 62, from Newark, said the improvements would benefit a wide range of people. She said: "I don't drive so I really have to rely on buses and the trams. It will really help elderly people to have more reliable buses, and anyone else who depends on them."
Retired Malcolm Gibson, 77, from Bilborough, said: "I think that's a great idea. The services are generally quite good already but I only use the main services, so I think that money will help people get around." Read more on the plans and which services could benefit, here.
Weather and trivia
Weather: Early mist and fog patches clearing to leave a largely dry day with sunny spells on Thursday. Afternoon temperatures recovering after a rather chilly start. Winds remain generally light. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
UV: Low
Further reading: New bar to open in Nottinghamshire town despite concerns
Trivia question: Which Nottinghamshire town has the largest sundial in Europe?
The answer to today’s trivia question is at the bottom of the newsletter.
Notts says
This week the weather has taken a turn with cooler temperatures and an autumnal feel. Yet soaring energy bills have made people think twice before reaching for the thermostat. We asked the people of Nottingham: "How are you planning to stay warm as the temperatures start falling?"
Mary Shipstone, 79, from Wollaton said: "Well growing up, we didn't really have central heating. I know ways to stay warm like layering up and making sure curtains are drawn. I have a fireplace at home so will be using that rather than the radiators."
Alan Lewis, 66, from Carlton added: "My wife did put the heating on the other night. I know we shouldn't have really as it is only the start of October but I have to say it was nice!"
Emma Brown, 35, from Arnold, said: "It has not been so bad so far. I have been using blankets at night time and the odd water bottle. I think we might have to put the heating on soon but I'm trying not to for a while yet."
Another one gone
A bank branch on a Nottinghamshire high street will be closed as a result of declining use. NatWest has confirmed its branch in High Road, Beeston, will close on January 25, 2023.
The bank has said that mobile and online banking has reduced the number of people using the branch. NatWest said in Beeston the number of counter transactions dropped by 70 per cent between January 2019 and January 2022. Just three customers regularly used the branch in 2021.
Barclays in Chilwell Road, Beeston, also shut its doors for the final time on September 9. This was similarly due to a reduction in counter transactions.
That’s all for today
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The answer to today’s trivia question, which Nottinghamshire town has the largest sundial in Europe, is Sutton-in-Ashfield in Portland Square.
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