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• Clear development pipelines and investible places at heart of Team East Midlands’ Day 3 at UKREiiF 21 May 2026
  The East Midlands concluded its programme at UKREiiF 2026 with a focused and delivery-driven final day, showcasing clear development pipelines, investable sites and place-based regeneration opportunities across Nottinghamshire and Chesterfield. Nottinghamshire’s ambitious Land Development Programme Day Three opened as Nottinghamshire County Council and Invest in Nottingham set out their ambitious Land Development Programme. The session […]
• UKREiiF Day 2: East Midlands showcases depth, delivery and future-focused growth 20 May 2026
  The East Midlands built on the momentum of its opening day at UKREiiF 2026 with a second day that demonstrated the depth, diversity and long-term ambition of the region’s growth offer. Day Two opened with Trent Sports District, which framed elite sport as a powerful economic driver. The session set out the vision for the […]
• Mayor backs mass transit taskforce and plan to give regional mayors more transport powers 20 May 2026
  The Mayor of the East Midlands has welcomed the announcement of a new mass transit workforce to reshape the future of urban transport across the UK. The Department for Transport said the taskforce will tackle barriers to delivery – supporting economic growth, jobs and new homes. Alongside this, the government has also announced it will […]
• Developer sought to deliver iconic Broad Marsh transformation in Nottingham 20 May 2026
  Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, has officially launched its hunt for a development partner for the Broad Marsh project in Nottingham. The landmark city centre site will see a complete transformation with about 1,000 high-quality homes, 20,000 sq metres of retail, office, and community space, and the creation of up to 2,000 […]
• Trent Supercluster – From coal to a new era of clean energy 20 May 2026
  One year on from the launch of the East Midlands Vision for Growth, the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is reflecting on how the Trent Supercluster is becoming the UK’s most important programme for clean energy. The Trent Supercluster is transforming three former power station sites in north Nottinghamshire – West Burton, Cottam, and […]
• Trent Sports District set to drive growth across the East Midlands with appointment of Gleeds 20 May 2026
  The Trent Sports District is set to become a major driver of growth for Nottingham and the wider East Midlands – forming a key part of the Trent Arc plan led by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).  Built around one of the UK’s strongest clusters of sports, leisure and waterfront assets, the District will bring these strengths together […]
• East Midlands sets out bold vision on day 1 of UKREiiF 2026 19 May 2026
  The East Midlands has taken centre stage on the opening day of UKREiiF 2026, launching a confident and compelling case for growth built on collaboration, ambition, and delivery. Partnership in the heart of the UK The day opened with our flagship session. Mayor Claire Ward set out her vision of a clear, investable proposition at […]
• How Trent Arc is set to transform the future of Derby and Nottingham 19 May 2026
  A bold vision to create one of the UK’s most significant growth corridors has been showcased today at the UK’s biggest investment showcase, UKREiiF. The Trent Arc stretches from Derby to Nottingham, linking existing communities with new neighbourhoods and regeneration sites. What does Trent Arc mean for local people? The Trent Arc has the potential […]
• East Midlands is ‘irresistible to investment’ as Mayor targets £4bn growth 19 May 2026
  The East Midlands is open for business and irresistible to investment – that was the message from regional leaders as they shared their vision for the East Midlands at UKREiiF. Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward was joined by the cross-party, cross-county leadership of the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA’s) four constituent councils […]
• Mayor to fund daily summer bus service to connect more communities with Clumber Park 18 May 2026
  A new daily bus service connecting Worksop and Clumber Park will launch this summer, helping more people access nature, heritage and free family activities throughout the school holidays. Running from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 6 September, the service is being funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and operated by Stagecoach East […]