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.
Latest News from D2N2
- Mayor welcomes new tap-and-go travel plan across trains, trams and buses announced in Government’s new transport strategy 1 April 2026Millions of passengers across England will benefit from simpler, more affordable and more joined-up journeys under a new national transport strategy launched today. Other measures include a new Google Maps partnership to track rural buses, ‘Mini-Switzerland’ Peak District trials and a Parking Platform to end car app chaos. Tap-and-go travel across buses, trains, and trams […]
- EMCCA among 5 mayoral authorities to join think tank to help shape next era of devolution 31 March 2026The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has linked up with a leading think tank to make the case for deeper devolution across England. Independent think tank Re:State has launched the Devo Next Initiative, a new programme, it says, which is “designed to define the next era of English devolution and set out a long-term vision […]
- Chesterfield’s Stephenson Memorial Hall to reopen as ‘1435’ 27 March 2026Chesterfield’s landmark Stephenson Memorial Hall is soon to reopen as ‘1435’ after a multi-million-pound transformation. As proud funders of this project, the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) recognises the importance of investing in cultural venues that foster community connection, support local heritage, and create vibrant spaces for residents and visitors alike. Stephenson Memorial Hall, […]
- £57m boost to unlock thousands of homes on brownfield land across East Midlands 27 March 2026The Mayor of the East Midlands has secured an additional £57.2 million to support housing developments on brownfield land across the region. The funding will be used over the next four years to support the construction of more than 1,900 homes across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. The homes will be built on brownfield land – previously developed sites which are now derelict or underused. These sites offer a major opportunity to […]
- Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 East Midlands schemes 26 March 2026Drivers across the East Midlands are set for smoother, safer journeys after the Government committed millions of pounds of roads funding to upgrade and future-proof roads in the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands has been working with the Government to ensure local roads get the investment they need. As such, she has welcomed this […]
- Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England 25 March 2026Bus passengers in Nottingham are among the most satisfied in England – with 93 per cent reporting positive journeys. The results of Transport Focus’s annual Your Bus Journey survey place Nottingham second in England for satisfaction, just behind Warwickshire. Elsewhere, Derbyshire ranks sixth with 91 per cent passenger satisfaction in 2025, one place and one percentage […]
- Team Derby secures £10m investment to unlock jobs, skills and city centre revival 25 March 2026The Mayor of the East Midlands has pledged residents across Derby will benefit from new jobs, improved skills, and regeneration after a £10 million government investment to accelerate growth in the city. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has awarded the funding to support Team Derby, a partnership led by Mayor Claire Ward and Derby MPs Baggy Shanker […]
- Regeneration and creating thriving places 23 March 2026The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is working to give local people more say in the future of their towns and cities by using new powers and funding to improve homes, places and job opportunities across the region. Regenerating places across the East Midlands EMCCA’s partnership with Homes England aims to deliver major regeneration […]
- Mayor hands over £800k from community fund to Derby projects 20 March 2026A Scout Hut will be refurbished and community groups supported thanks to hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding awarded in Derby by the Mayor of the East Midlands. Mayor Claire Ward has awarded £296,766 to Sporting Communities for Normanton Together from her £3 million Community Development Fund, alongside £296,766 to 176 Project Nile Scouts […]
- Work begins on phase 2 of East Midlands Investment Zone site in Staveley 20 March 2026Work has begun on the second phase of the Devonshire Property Group’s Hartington Business Park in Staveley near Chesterfield. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, today visited the site to understand the plans, which include 65,000 sq feet of industrial space across 11 units. Mayor Claire said: “The second phase of Hartington Business Park […]