Nottinghamshire
Situated at the heart of England, Nottinghamshire is known throughout the world as the legendary home of Robin Hood.
With a history going back over 1,000 years, a population of just over one million people, a city known as the commercial and regional capital of the East Midlands, and a county-wide diverse economic base, Nottinghamshire has something for every company or organisation considering relocation or expansion. It is also a county that offers a lifestyle as wide and diverse as anyone could wish with its theatres, many cinemas, pubs, clubs and restaurants, almost unrivalled shopping facilities and homes.
From the quiet market towns and rolling fields of rural Nottinghamshire to the shopping and nightlife of the cosmopolitan city, Nottinghamshire is a county of contrasts and surprises. Nottinghamshire is bordered by Derbyshire in the west and Leicestershire in the south (also known as The Vale of Belvoir - famous for its lush grass and Stilton Cheese, and The University of Nottingham School of Agriculture at Sutton Bonnington), Lincolnshire in the east and Yorkshire in the north. Famous names include Trent Bridge - home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football clubs, The National Water Sports Centre at Home Pierrepont, the British Geological Survey at Keyworth not forgetting Sherwood Forest home of Nottinghamshire's most famous son, Robin Hood. Throughout the County there is something for everyone from picturesque cottages and villages to commuter towns and suburbs, from corner shops and boutiques to supermarkets, a variety of schools and leisure centres, tranquil countryside yet easy access to the arts and nightlife of the City centre.
Economic Development
The City of Nottingham is recognised as the regional capital, and the retail, cultural and commercial centre of the East Midlands. It is also home to many regional headquarters of government including the Government Office for the East Midlands (DTI) and the East Midlands Development Agency.
Following a move away from the traditional industries, Nottinghamshire is an economic base for many thousands of businesses both small and large; local, national and international, and covers such diverse industries as engineering and electronics (which includes both automotive and aerospace); healthcare and pharmaceuticals; textiles, design and fashion; food manufacture and processing; agriculture; plastics and printing; construction, and sales and distribution. More recently Nottinghamshire's service sector has seen significant growth particularly in contact centres, banking, insurance, credit information, hotels and catering.
Nottinghamshire has two universities: The University of Nottingham whose medical school works alongside the University Hospital and which forms the Queen's Medical Centre, and Nottingham Trent University with its particular strengths in fashion, design and textiles. Between them, the universities and their spin-off companies provide access to the latest research and development in many fields including biomedical science, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture, information technology and contract research. A further seven universities are within one hour's drive of Nottingham City.
Contact:
Regeneration Division
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
Phone: 0115 982 3823
Fax: 0115 977 2431
Email: ec.dev@nottscc.gov.uk
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
With a history going back over 1,000 years, a population of just over one million people, a city known as the commercial and regional capital of the East Midlands, and a county-wide diverse economic base, Nottinghamshire has something for every company or organisation considering relocation or expansion. It is also a county that offers a lifestyle as wide and diverse as anyone could wish with its theatres, many cinemas, pubs, clubs and restaurants, almost unrivalled shopping facilities and homes.
From the quiet market towns and rolling fields of rural Nottinghamshire to the shopping and nightlife of the cosmopolitan city, Nottinghamshire is a county of contrasts and surprises. Nottinghamshire is bordered by Derbyshire in the west and Leicestershire in the south (also known as The Vale of Belvoir - famous for its lush grass and Stilton Cheese, and The University of Nottingham School of Agriculture at Sutton Bonnington), Lincolnshire in the east and Yorkshire in the north. Famous names include Trent Bridge - home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football clubs, The National Water Sports Centre at Home Pierrepont, the British Geological Survey at Keyworth not forgetting Sherwood Forest home of Nottinghamshire's most famous son, Robin Hood. Throughout the County there is something for everyone from picturesque cottages and villages to commuter towns and suburbs, from corner shops and boutiques to supermarkets, a variety of schools and leisure centres, tranquil countryside yet easy access to the arts and nightlife of the City centre.
Economic Development
The City of Nottingham is recognised as the regional capital, and the retail, cultural and commercial centre of the East Midlands. It is also home to many regional headquarters of government including the Government Office for the East Midlands (DTI) and the East Midlands Development Agency.
Following a move away from the traditional industries, Nottinghamshire is an economic base for many thousands of businesses both small and large; local, national and international, and covers such diverse industries as engineering and electronics (which includes both automotive and aerospace); healthcare and pharmaceuticals; textiles, design and fashion; food manufacture and processing; agriculture; plastics and printing; construction, and sales and distribution. More recently Nottinghamshire's service sector has seen significant growth particularly in contact centres, banking, insurance, credit information, hotels and catering.
Nottinghamshire has two universities: The University of Nottingham whose medical school works alongside the University Hospital and which forms the Queen's Medical Centre, and Nottingham Trent University with its particular strengths in fashion, design and textiles. Between them, the universities and their spin-off companies provide access to the latest research and development in many fields including biomedical science, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture, information technology and contract research. A further seven universities are within one hour's drive of Nottingham City.
Contact:
Regeneration Division
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
Phone: 0115 982 3823
Fax: 0115 977 2431
Email: ec.dev@nottscc.gov.uk
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
