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• Six East Midlands sites named in major push to unlock new homes and regeneration 11 September 2026
  The first six priority areas have been agreed as part of a regional push to unlock thousands of new homes, regenerate town and city centres, and support economic growth across the East Midlands. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and Homes England are working with councils and partners to bring forward priority housing and […]
• East Midlands Mayor responds to Government consultation on overnight visitor levy powers 10 September 2026
  Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, has welcomed the Government’s consultation response published today (10 September) on new powers that could allow mayors in England to introduce a small levy on overnight stays, by working with the sector.  The proposed Overnight Visitor Levy would support a range of activities to help attract more visitors to the region and […]
• New £8m business fund to help East Midlands companies grow  7 September 2026
  Firms across the East Midlands will be able to access grants to invest in new equipment, technology and energy-saving measures through a new £8.1 million business fund.  Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has committed the funding to help businesses across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire invest, grow and become more productive over the […]
• Nottingham bus lanes set for more consistent operating times following Mayor’s investment 4 September 2026
  Bus lane operating times across Nottingham are being reviewed to create a more consistent and easier-to-understand network for all road users, following investment from the Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward. Currently, bus lane operating times can vary across different locations. The review aims to simplify these arrangements by introducing a consistent number of […]
• Demolition contractor appointed as Nottingham’s Broad Marsh transformation gathers pace 28 August 2026
  Homes England has appointed DSM Demolition as its demolition contractor for the former college site and the NCP car park at Broad Marsh in Nottingham – marking the next major step in preparing the city’s biggest regeneration site for redevelopment. The appointment means demolition activity will soon be under way across all three parts of […]
• Community hub opens in 160-year-old Chesterfield building following Mayor’s investment 25 August 2026
  Barrow Hill Memorial Hall has been officially reopened following a major refurbishment which has created a modern community hub. The refurbished hub features a community pantry, community bar and café, family hub, physical activity space and a health hub. It provides a space for the village residents to access a variety of support services and […]
• Mayor welcomes government’s ‘historic council house building comeback’ 25 August 2026
  The Mayor of the East Midlands has welcomed the government’s ‘historic council house building comeback’ – a record £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. With almost 180,000 children growing up without a permanent home, the government is putting councils at the heart of housebuilding. The funding will be used to drive the biggest council housebuilding […]
• Buses are about more than transport – they are about opportunity 21 August 2026
  When I became Mayor of the East Midlands, I said I wanted to focus on the everyday things that make a real difference to people’s lives, writes Mayor Claire Ward. Buses are one of those things. For many people, a good bus service is not a “nice to have”. It is how they get to […]
• East Midlands Mayor urges communities and businesses to back campaign against A46 and A38 road scheme cancellations 20 August 2026
  The Mayor of the East Midlands is calling on businesses, organisations and residents to back a campaign to protect funding for two major road schemes vital to the region’s growth. Regional partners from across the East Midlands gathered on Wednesday 19 August alongside the A46 near Newark to demonstrate their support for the A46 Newark […]
• East Midlands to receive more than £13m to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping 19 August 2026
  People facing homelessness and rough sleeping across the East Midlands are set to benefit from a share of new Government funding aimed at preventing homelessness, helping people off the streets and providing long-term support to rebuild their lives. The Government has today announced a £442 million package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across England.  As part of this […]