This is the next phase of the Top Wighay site, near Hucknall, with the the construction of Nottinghamshire County Council's Oak House office well underway.

This next phase includes the development of land earmarked for employment use. Uses could include workshops, storage, distribution, and other employment uses that can drive local economic growth.

Arc Partnership will be commissioning a specialist agency on behalf of the county council, to come up with a range of options on the potential future use for this land, including a feasibility study into the self-delivery of employment units.

Options will then be considered by the county council in early 2025.

Councillor Keith Girling, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Asset Management, said:

“We have big plans for this development to bring more jobs, skills and inward investment to the area.

“With its central location, good public transport links and being close to the M1, this site could be an attractive location for businesses.

“We are a forward-thinking council, so providing workshops or business units for SMEs could be something we could consider.

“This would not only help boost the local economy but would also help generate revenue which could be used towards other council services.

“We will carefully look into all the options available to find what is best for this site.”