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ranny fash · May 13th, 2013, 01:31 AM

A lot of people will like it and won't want it to go. I really don't like it but it's not up to me to force my opinion on others so whatever.

Got to say the E-on office building is a whole lot less hideous than I thought it would be before it was finished.

Is the building fit for any purpose other than it's current usage?

goosewing · May 13th, 2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Daviegraham

I think it would be a huge shame to lose the current police/fire station. It's an attractive building.

Looks pretty grim if you ask me

Daviegraham · May 13th, 2013, 03:33 PM

I'm not really sure why I like it, it just seems of a high quality. I like the large stone blocks, the detailing in the windows and the fact there isn't really anything else like it nearby.

What style would it be described as?

Also if they knocked it down I wouldn't trust them to build anything remotely as good. Especially with Trinity Square overlooking it giving people ideas.

iamtheSTIG · May 13th, 2013, 03:35 PM

Popped up on my fb newsfeed:

Central Police Station will be sold

http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk...edium=facebook

pharmj · May 13th, 2013, 08:36 PM

I agree that I think the police element is pretty ugly. The fire station frontage isnt so bad- could become some interesting restaurants and bars, but no doubt the whole lot would have to come down. I would say this is one of Nottingham's best opportunities to get a 5* hotel as it would need to be substantial to have everything needed for this rating.

deshnoodlé · May 13th, 2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sherwood199

This new student block planned for Castle Blvd, next to Boots Opticians ...

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that looks like it was made on a £10 'home design studio' package. but i like it. it should look really good on that site.. assuming the tone of the brickwork is representative and they don't replace the brick with plastic cladding.. and the wood with plastic cladding.

Stefan88 · May 18th, 2013, 08:45 PM

One of the lenton tower blocks looks like its being prepared for demolition. I could see from the A52 that it has scaffolding surrounding it and has had the windows removed.

local_weasel · May 18th, 2013, 11:34 PM

The location of the police station was important IMO. We get the inevitable 'bars and restaurants' idea, but in fact is there the demand?

I've used that police station in the middle of the night when I've been robbed. I knew exactly where to go in my hour of need and for me it certainly made the city centre safer.

If it closes down what police facility will there be right slap bang in the city centre? With the Tories decimating and privatising basically every one of our public services, losing our main fire and rescue and police stations from the city centre does not feel like a positive move to me.

Stefan88 · May 19th, 2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by local_weasel

The location of the police station was important IMO. We get the inevitable 'bars and restaurants' idea, but in fact is there the demand?

I've used that police station in the middle of the night when I've been robbed. I knew exactly where to go in my hour of need and for me it certainly made the city centre safer.

If it closes down what police facility will there be right slap bang in the city centre? With the Tories decimating and privatising basically every one of our public services, losing our main fire and rescue and police stations from the city centre does not feel like a positive move to me.

Bridewell Police Station next to the canal? Or is that just a facility to house people that have been arrested? Thankfully, I've never had to go there so I don't know.

local_weasel · May 19th, 2013, 02:23 PM

I'm not sure, I've not heard of that one. It's certainly not as close to the action as the main station, especially for night-time related incidents.

goosewing · May 19th, 2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan88

One of the lenton tower blocks looks like its being prepared for demolition. I could see from the A52 that it has scaffolding surrounding it and has had the windows removed.

Demo is well uner-way; the garages have been pulled down and soft strip works are probably pretty much complete now, I think thay have started asbestos removal on another block there too now

May 13th, 2013, 01:31 AM	#2841
ranny fash ball bag Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: crime Posts: 1,908 Likes (Received): 5	A lot of people will like it and won't want it to go. I really don't like it but it's not up to me to force my opinion on others so whatever. Got to say the E-on office building is a whole lot less hideous than I thought it would be before it was finished. Is the building fit for any purpose other than it's current usage? __________________ Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

May 13th, 2013, 08:36 PM	#2845
pharmj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gloucester/Nottingham Posts: 2,066 Likes (Received): 4	I agree that I think the police element is pretty ugly. The fire station frontage isnt so bad- could become some interesting restaurants and bars, but no doubt the whole lot would have to come down. I would say this is one of Nottingham's best opportunities to get a 5* hotel as it would need to be substantial to have everything needed for this rating. __________________ Gloucester City Regeneration -A new beginning

May 18th, 2013, 08:45 PM	#2847
Stefan88 New Nottingham! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 11,709 Likes (Received): 15	One of the lenton tower blocks looks like its being prepared for demolition. I could see from the A52 that it has scaffolding surrounding it and has had the windows removed. __________________ Stefan's flickr

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May 13th, 2013, 03:33 PM	#2843
Daviegraham Davie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 191 Likes (Received): 10	I'm not really sure why I like it, it just seems of a high quality. I like the large stone blocks, the detailing in the windows and the fact there isn't really anything else like it nearby. What style would it be described as? Also if they knocked it down I wouldn't trust them to build anything remotely as good. Especially with Trinity Square overlooking it giving people ideas.

May 13th, 2013, 03:35 PM	#2844
iamtheSTIG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOTTINGHAM!!! The Best City In The World Posts: 1,037 Likes (Received): 53	Popped up on my fb newsfeed: Central Police Station will be sold http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk...edium=facebook

May 18th, 2013, 11:34 PM	#2848
local_weasel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 61 Likes (Received): 7	The location of the police station was important IMO. We get the inevitable 'bars and restaurants' idea, but in fact is there the demand? I've used that police station in the middle of the night when I've been robbed. I knew exactly where to go in my hour of need and for me it certainly made the city centre safer. If it closes down what police facility will there be right slap bang in the city centre? With the Tories decimating and privatising basically every one of our public services, losing our main fire and rescue and police stations from the city centre does not feel like a positive move to me.

May 19th, 2013, 02:23 PM	#2850
local_weasel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 61 Likes (Received): 7	I'm not sure, I've not heard of that one. It's certainly not as close to the action as the main station, especially for night-time related incidents.