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• 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 funding 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 […]
• Mayor welcomes all-day bus pass travel for disabled residents 18 August 2026
  Disabled bus pass holders across Nottingham, Derby, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire will soon be able to travel on buses for free all day, every day.  The Prime Minister has announced that time restrictions on disabled concessionary bus passes will be removed across England from 1 April 2027.  What this means  Eligible disabled people will be able to travel on […]
• ‘Significant milestone’ as EMCCA-backed work begins on major Nottinghamshire road improvements 18 August 2026
  Motorists are urged to plan ahead as work beings on a key junction as part of a major road improvement scheme in Nottinghamshire. Earthworks, utility diversions and the removal of traffic islands, lighting columns and traffic lights will be the main focus at Kirk Hill in East Bridgford as works move onto the junction itself […]
• Mayor opens £10k Summer of Sport fund for grassroots organisations  17 August 2026
  Grassroots organisations across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to apply for a share of £10,000 following on from Mayor Claire Ward’s Summer of Sport.  The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has launched the Community Activity Challenge Fund, offering grants of between £250 and £2,000 to local groups to deliver free sport and […]
• Mayor working to protect services following closure of bus operator CT4N 14 August 2026
  The Mayor of the East Midlands is working with partners and bus operators following the closure of CT4N, which has affected several bus services across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The closure of CT4N is sad news for the region, resulting in job losses and uncertainty for employees and their families. It has also understandably caused […]
• Mayor-backed A514 junction improvements completed in Derby 13 August 2026
  Drivers, bus passengers and cyclists in Derby will benefit from safer and smoother journeys now that a £3 million junction improvement scheme, backed by the Mayor of the East Midlands, has been completed. Work began in January to upgrade the junction of Merrill Way, Chellaston Road and Boulton Lane, a key route connecting communities, businesses […]
• A-level results are in – what could be your next step? 13 August 2026
  Students across the East Midlands are receiving their A-level results and whether you are celebrating, feeling unsure, or helping someone decide what comes next, support is available. Results day is an important milestone, but it does not define your future. You might be heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, considering a technical route, looking for […]
• Heatwave advice – staying safe during the hot weather 12 August 2026
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert covering the East Midlands until Friday 14 August at 9pm. Please take extra care when you are travelling during extreme weather conditions. Public transport can get very hot, especially during busier periods. Make sure you plan ahead and try to schedule your journey […]