East Midlands devolution moves closer to reality
The proposed East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has moved one step closer to reality after key legislation was approved in Westminster. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill has been…
Local stakeholders meet with council bosses to discuss East Midlands devolution plans
Local leaders from a range of sectors came together this month to discuss the progress of East Midlands devolution, as plans to give the region extra powers and funding gather…
Interim Chief Officer of East Midlands Devolution programme announced
Mark Rogers has been appointed as the Interim Chief Officer of the East Midlands devolution programme, as part of plans to set up a new mayoral combined authority covering Derbyshire,…
Nearly £10million approved to make homes more energy efficient.
Nottingham City Council has approved £9.9m in funding to help councils retrofit homes to make them more energy efficient. At the Council’s Executive Board today (Tuesday 18 July 23), councillors…
Nottingham showcases city’s opportunities on the national stage
A team from Nottingham City Council attended the country’s biggest annual investment event UKREiiF this week, to promote the city, its opportunities and collaboration with key stakeholders. The UK’s Real…
Councils vote to move forward with £1.14 billion devolution proposals
City and county councils in the East Midlands have agreed to move forward with devolution plans for the region worth at least £1.14 billion. Nottingham City Council, Derbyshire County Council,…
Public support for £1.14 billion East Midlands devolution plans
The results of a consultation on devolution proposals for the East Midlands have been published, showing substantial support for the plans. Local leaders are backing devolution to promote economic growth,…
£7 million of funding for local transport, housing, and skills programmes
Including £2m to help create private rented housing schemes to support homeless people. Just under £7 million in funding for local improvements in the East Midlands has been approved by…
Last chance to have your say on East Midlands Devolution
The consultation on plans for Devolution for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham closes on Monday 9 January 2023.
Consultation on £1.14 billion devolution plans begins
A public consultation about devolution for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham has begun. The consultation is taking place from Monday 14 November until Monday 9 January 2023 and is an…