Homes England has appointed a contractor to demolish the former Nottingham College buildings and NCP car park at Broad Marsh.
Midlands-based DSM Demolition is expected to begin work on the two sites in autumn 2026, with demolition due to be completed by the middle of 2027.
The appointment means demolition work will soon be taking place across all three main parts of the Broad Marsh site. The separate demolition of the former shopping centre is already well advanced.
DSM Demolition has almost 40 years’ experience of carrying out complex demolition projects in city centres. Its previous work in Nottinghamshire includes a project at the Boots campus in Beeston.
The company has committed to creating local employment opportunities during the work and keeping residents informed as demolition progresses. It said it would also seek to minimise disruption and support skills development, education, local businesses and community involvement.
Clearing the former college and car park sites is intended to prepare the land for the wider redevelopment of Broad Marsh, where plans include new homes, workspaces and public areas.
Homes England is continuing to search for a development partner for the site. It is also working on temporary uses intended to bring activity to cleared areas while the permanent redevelopment is prepared.
Work completed around Broad Marsh in recent years includes Nottingham College’s City Hub, the new Central Library and bus station, the Green Heart public space and improvements around Sussex Street. Separate proposals are also being developed for a medical facility at Lister Gate involving the NHS and Homes England.
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward said Broad Marsh was “one of the most important regeneration opportunities in the East Midlands”.
She said: “We’re working with Homes England, Nottingham City Council and others to provide the homes, jobs, businesses and public spaces that will transform this area and create more opportunities for our region.”
Jo Nugent, Homes England’s executive regional director for the Midlands, said the appointment would allow preparations to continue across the wider site.
She said: “These buildings have stood empty for too long and clearing them opens the door to the new homes, jobs and public spaces that people in Nottingham have told us they want to see.
“We are getting on with the job of making this site ready for its future, and we will keep local people informed every step of the way.”
Richard Jones, business development director and stakeholder lead at DSM Group, said safety would be the company’s priority throughout the project.
He said: “We understand the importance of working within a live community and will place strong emphasis on clear communication, community engagement and minimising disruption throughout the works.”
Nottingham City Council leader Councillor Neghat Khan described the appointment as another significant stage in the site’s redevelopment.
She said: “This is another key moment in the redevelopment of the Broad Marsh site and I’m sure Nottingham residents will be pleased to see this next stage of demolition get under way.
“It’s a further sign of our partnership with Homes England and EMCCA, which is going to completely transform this area of the city centre over the next few years.”
