Established in 2010, D2N2 is one of the largest Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in England, with a population of more than two million people and with an economic output of over £42.9billion GVA (Gross Value Added). Its mission is to support economic growth and development across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
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- Millions invested and hundreds supported – 2025 was just the beginning 22 December 2025Billions of pounds for transport, unlocking development sites for thousands of homes and launching the biggest listening exercise in a generation are just some of the highlights of 2025 for the Mayor of the East Midlands. Mayor Claire Ward is celebrating a first full calendar year in office – having been elected as the inaugural […]
- £4.5m funding boost towards electric double-decker buses 19 December 2025A fleet of electric double-decker buses are set to hit the streets of Nottingham thanks to funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has ordered 13 Yutong vehicles which are set to enter service in late 2026, marking the start of electrification of its double-decker fleet, thanks to £4.5 million […]
- £65.5 million boost for bus passengers in the East Midlands 18 December 2025Passengers across the East Midlands are set to enjoy faster, cheaper, and more reliable bus services thanks to a new £65.5 million investment announced by the Government. Local transport authorities across the country will receive a portion of £3 billion in national funding every year up to 2028/29 – with £65.5m earmarked for the East Midlands Combined […]
- 4,000 jobs boost welcomed as EM.EX Worksop development gets green light 18 December 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has backed a new development in Nottinghamshire which is set to create up to 4,000 jobs. Property and construction specialist Caddick has been granted planning permission for EM.EX Worksop, which it describes as “one of the most significant recent industrial and logistics developments to come forward in the East […]
- Mayor ‘honoured’ to open specialist college’s new 15-bed residential unit 17 December 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands was guest of honour at the launch of a specialist college’s new residential block. Mayor Claire Ward cut the ribbon to officially open Pines, at Portland College, near Mansfield. The renovated residential provision now houses nine modern en-suite bedrooms and six independence flats, alongside a social space, allowing even […]
- Mayor celebrates youth-led woodland scheme with forest visit 16 December 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands highlighted her growing commitment to nature recovery and biodiversity with a visit to a special woodland site. Mayor Claire Ward visited the Young People’s Forest at Mead, near Heanor. Once an open-cast mining site, it has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2018. The project began as a partnership between […]
- Thrive programme to help young people aged 18-21 backed by Mayor 15 December 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has backed a new employability programme for young people. The newly launched programme, named Thrive, is designed to support young people aged 18-21 in Nottingham who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). The programme aims to boost confidence, develop key life and work skills and support […]
- Join the Ride revolution – Mayor hails one-stop travel app for Nottingham and Derby 12 December 2025A first-of-its-kind mobile app has been launched across Nottingham and Derby – bringing together a host of integrated transport information and ticketing options in one handy place. Ride makes it simple and easy to get around and between both cities, with the single app bringing together buses, trams, trains, walking, cycling and shared transport services, […]
- Mayor backs new £3.5bn national plan to end homelessness 11 December 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has welcomed the Government’s newly launched homelessness strategy. The National Plan to End Homelessness has three key pledges: to halve the number of long-term rough sleepers; end the unlawful use of B&Bs for families; and prevent more households from becoming homeless in the first place – with the Government pledging to invest £3.5 billion over the […]
- EMCCA region secures more than £18m in active travel funding as ratings increase 10 December 2025Millions of pounds are set to be invested in improving walking and cycling routes across the East Midlands. Authorities in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are set to be awarded a share of more than £18 million to boost Active Travel such as walking, wheeling and cycling. It comes as Active Travel England publishes each […]