In Nottingham, concrete barriers installed eight years ago for anti-terrorism protection at Trent Bridge are still in place, despite calls from Councillor Steve Battlemuch to replace them with aesthetically pleasing bollards. The council cites funding issues, with an estimated replacement cost of £1.5 million, and uncertainty over government approval for removal. Councillor Linda Woodings notes the barriers were mandated by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office following a 2017 attack, emphasizing their purpose in ensuring pedestrian safety.
Councillor Linda Woodings explained, 'Hypothetically, even if we had the money, I don't know if we would get agreement for that.'
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