HS2 is vital to improve connections within the Midlands, and between the Midlands and the North. HS2 is being reviewed by a government (in Westminster) by a review led by civil servants and advisors (based in London).  They seem likely to recommend HS2, but any dilution of the programme (not beyond Birmingham or 1 leg… Read more

The East Midlands Railway (EMR) 2020 consultation is a great opportunity for the businesses and leaders in Nottingham to express their opinions. For Marketing NG, we are particularly keen to get lots of feedback to EMR relating to this. The rail network timetable changes and rail improvements in general are vital to Nottingham’s economic development. In… Read more

Around 90 Nottingham business leaders joined the latest Nottingham Partners lunch on Friday 10th January, which took place in the newly refurbished Spotlight Bar and Restaurant at the National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena. The attendees, composed of representatives from many of Nottingham’s leading businesses, enjoyed networking over a drinks reception in the stunning new… Read more

Nottingham City Council has recently completed a consultation about the future of the city centre.  The draft city centre strategy document generated a large amount of interest, receiving over 500 responses, covering over 70 pages.  In addition, a number of groups and businesses responded directly with longer feedback, including that of Marketing NG. The key… Read more

Nottingham is on the cusp of an incredibly exciting time in its history. With an unprecedented series of developments including the £2bn regeneration of Southside and the £30m transformation of Nottingham Castle well underway, 2021 will offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to promote Nottingham on the national and international stage and a chance for… Read more

More cranes are expected to dominate Nottingham’s skyline in 2020 as huge development projects continue across the city. Business chiefs have highlighted how important schemes such as the £89 million intu Broadmarsh transformation are to the local economy, as they create jobs and attract investment. Work is expected to continue across the Broadmarsh area –… Read more

Ascena has been named as the hotel operator at the £120m Guildhall development in Nottingham. Ascena will bring a 160-bed four-star hotel offering to the city which will include a rooftop fine dining restaurant, spa and wedding and conference facilities. The scheme will be submitted for detailed planning over the next few weeks. Ascena says… Read more

Nottingham’s business leaders gathered within the Derek Randall Suite, overlooking the iconic pitch at Trent Bridge cricket ground, on Friday 8th November 2019 for the Nottingham Partners lunch, sponsored by Champions (UK) plc. Following the drinks reception, which provided representatives from many of Nottingham’s leading business the opportunity to network, attendees sat down for lunch… Read more

People’s views are being sought on how Nottingham city centre should develop, grow and change to ensure it remains an attractive and prosperous place for residents, workers and visitors in the future. The City Council commissioned a leading national strategy organisation to gather information from key organisations in the city about the strengths and weaknesses… Read more

Nottingham based agency Impression has been shortlisted in 7 categories of the prestigious, nationwide Drum Digital Awards, showcasing Nottingham’s digital expertise on a national stage. Impression, which has been based in Nottingham city centre since November 2012, is up for awards recognising excellence in digital strategy, strategic thinking and search marketing, to name just three.… Read more