A CITY band have produced a song about the effects of the tram works on local people.
Song-writer Paul Wicks and his group PAN will perform the song, called Blowin' in the Breeze, at gigs they play across the city and county.
They played it for the first time in public at a beer festival at Moderns Rugby Club, in Wilford, on Friday.
Mr Wicks, 54, from Wilford, said: "I'm not anti-tram, I'm pro-tram. But I feel that the construction of the tram hasn't taken anyone in the area into consideration.
"I feel they have pushed on with the construction regardless of what anyone thinks. Trees have been chopped down and the area doesn't look the same anymore."
Mr Wicks' band is made up of three other members. Neil Devonport, who shares vocals, set it up as a two-piece ten years ago. The name PAN comes from their names – Paul and Neil. Two other members were recruited more recently – Robin Price on bass and Erika Price as a drummer.
Mr Wicks wanted a way of getting his concerns across, leading to him to write the song.
Part of the lyrics refer more generally to changes in Wilford. Others refer to changes made for the tram line, such as trees being chopped down.
He added: "It isn't going to make any difference, the work is being done now.
"I just hope someone might take it into consideration that residents want a voice."
The two new lines being constructed will run to Chilwell and Clifton.
Mr Wicks hopes to perform the song at a gig in Beeston, where businesses have been affected by road closures.
Consultation was carried out well ahead of the tram work by the city council. The case went to a full public inquiry.
Meanwhile contractors Taylor Woodrow Alstom pledged to keep disruption to a minimum during the construction, along with operators Nottingham Express Transit.
