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• Infinity Prototyping Centre: New era for research and innovation in Derby 13 May 2026
  Derby is set to strengthen its status as a leading centre for advanced manufacturing and innovation following a £1.5 million investment from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). The funding will transform the former Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre into the cutting-edge Infinity Prototyping Centre (IPC). The project is a collaboration between EMCCA, Derby […]
• Housing and pothole funding among highlights as Mayor celebrates 2-year anniversary 12 May 2026
  Giving councils the most money ever to tackle potholes and seeing the first residents move into the thousands of new homes unlocked for development are among the key highlights as Mayor Claire Ward celebrates her second anniversary in office. After being elected the inaugural Mayor of the East Midlands in May 2024, Mayor Claire is […]
• £2.1m EMCCA funding kick-starts work on Nottingham War Rooms affordable homes 11 May 2026
  The construction of 104 affordable homes is under way on disused land surrounding Nottingham War Rooms, a vacant Grade II-listed former regional war room and Cold War nuclear bunker. This development, in Beechdale, Nottingham, was made possible by a £2.1 million investment from the East Midlands Combined County Authority‘s (EMCCA’s) Brownfield Housing Fund.    Some 62 […]
• ‘Ambitious and investible’ – East Midlands Mayor unveils UKREiiF plans in Derby 6 May 2026
  Irresistible to investment – that was the message to business leaders who joined the Mayor of the East Midlands to learn more about what the region has to offer at the launch of East Midlands at UKREiiF. Mayor Claire Ward and Amy Harhoff, East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) chief executive, welcomed businesses, investors and […]
• Work begins on demolition of Nottingham’s former Broadmarsh Shopping Centre 6 May 2026
  Final preparatory work for the demolition of Nottingham’s former Broadmarsh Shopping Centre has begun this week – marking a major milestone in the transformation of the key city centre site. Initial works will involve enabling activities with a focus on asbestos removal prior to demolition works commencing on the site, now known as Broad Marsh. The project is […]
• Mayor completes 150-mile ‘Loop’ challenge across the East Midlands 1 May 2026
  Forget running 26.2 miles in under two hours – the Mayor of the East Midlands has completed a marathon challenge of her own. Just days after Sabastian Sawe smashed the world record at the London Marathon, Mayor Claire Ward crossed the finish line of her 150-mile “Loop” around the region, returning to Buxton to a […]
• Chancellor joins city leaders as Team Derby launches with £10m backing 30 April 2026
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves joined Derby leaders, major employers and community partners at the city’s Museum of Making for the first meeting of Team Derby, a new partnership backed by £10 million of government investment to support the city’s growth. Team Derby brings together local leaders, major businesses, the University of Derby and government partners to […]
• New affordable homes on the way thanks to £700k boost from EMCCA 27 April 2026
  A £700,000 boost from East Midlands Combined County Authority’s Brownfield Housing Fund means Trent & Dove can now build a total of 28 affordable apartments in South Derbyshire. These homes will be built on the former The Dales care home, on Askew Grove, Repton, making use of formerly developed land. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire […]
• Nottingham campus opening hailed by Mayor for support of young people 22 April 2026
  The Mayor of the East Midlands has welcomed the opening of a new college campus in Nottingham which will support young people into work. Nottingham College has today launched its Castle Meadow campus, home to its home to its King’s Trust, Next Gen and Thrive employability programmes, supporting the national – and Mayor Claire Ward’s […]
• Peak District roads to test world’s best cyclists in Tour de France Femmes 20 April 2026
  From left, professional cyclist Cat Ferguson, TdFF race director Marian Rousse, Mayor Claire Ward and pro cyclist Flora Perkins at the launch of the Grand Depart 2027 routes in London. Picture: Charlie Forgham-Bailey/SWpix.com Residents throughout the Peak District will be able to catch a glimpse of some of the world’s leading cyclists when the Tour […]