Residents have welcomed the news that the pedestrianisation of Hucknall's town centre is to go ahead – as long as businesses are kept well informed.
The former mining town is set to be transformed after receiving £8.5 million in a bid to create a safer space for shoppers and visitors.
Sandy Singleton, chairman of the We Love Hucknall group, organised a one-day traffic free event in August last year to give people a taste of things to come if plans for the pedestrianisation were to go ahead.
She said she is delighted that something is finally going to be done after the town has spent almost 60 years campaigning.
She added: "You can't please everyone all the time, but we have to make it a good thing for the town.
"But I'd also encourage the various bodies involved to be transparent with residents and shopkeepers. We need to know what is happening in plenty of time to make sure we can prepare for disruptions."
Edward Leverton, manager of H20 bar, in high street, also said he is in favour of the news.
He said: "If it is done right I think it will be good. We can put out some tables and chairs."
A pedestrian zone will be created along the high street between Baker Street and Watnall Road, which will take thousands of vehicles a day away from the shopping destination.
And some residents think this might have a negative impact on independent businesses.
Johnathan Severn, the owner of Lawrence Severn and Son butchers, in high street, said he is not excited about the plans.
He said: "I'd rather see people driving through the town so they have the opportunity to see what is on offer.
"I don't think the town has a good enough magnet to keep people browsing.
The Department for Transport will fund one third of the £12.9 million project, with the remainder being financed by the Nottinghamshire County Council and Ashfield District Council.
Councillor Kevin Greaves, chairman of the County Council's transport and highways committee, said: "I am delighted that the much needed town centre improvement scheme has been given the final go-ahead."
The project is being led by the County Council and work is due to start in August.
The work is expected to be completed in January 2017.
