EMCCA becomes freeport accountable body to drive investment, jobs and growth Aerial view of the East Midlands

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has formally taken on the role of accountable body for East Midlands Freeport, marking a significant step...

Dan Benn Mon, 08/10/2026 - 10:24
More combined authorities given new ‘strategic’ status York from above

York and North Yorkshire has become the first rural mayoral area in England to be granted Established Mayoral Strategic Authority Status, unlocking...

Dan Benn Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:23
£107m investment plan for growth across the East Midlands Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

A major £107 million Local Growth Fund programme designed to boost economic growth, revitalise communities and support businesses across the East...

Dan Benn Tue, 06/30/2026 - 09:31
Mayor commits funding to tackle social isolation in Derbyshire Social isolation

Social isolation in Derbyshire, is set to be tackled head-on after funding was awarded to a new community-led scheme by the Mayor of the East Midlands...

Dan Benn Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:44
Re:State and combined authorities come together to launch Devo Next Leeds on a sunny day

English devolution is entering a pivotal new phase – but without a shared long‑term vision, there is a real risk momentum could stall. That is the...

Dan Benn Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:23
Extra investment to unlock thousands of new homes on brownfield land Building on brownfield land

The Mayor of the East Midlands has secured an additional £57.2 million to accelerate the construction of new homes on brownfield land across the...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:30
East Midlands commits record Investment to improving transport Nottingham trams

More than £470 million will be invested in transport across the East Midlands in what leaders are calling a “once‑in‑a‑generation” funding package to...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/10/2026 - 10:57
East Midlands Combined County Authority sets out long term growth plan Nottingham tram

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has announced a long‑term strategy aimed at creating a fairer, more inclusive future for communities...

Dan Benn Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:21
East Midlands signs landmark partnership with Great British Energy Wind turbine and solar farm

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has signed a major new Memorandum of Understanding with Great British Energy, marking a significant step...

Dan Benn Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:25
East Midlands universities unite with Mayor to drive inclusive growth Nottingham, East Midlands

Three leading universities have joined forces with the Mayor of the East Midlands to accelerate inclusive economic growth, strengthen skills pathways...

Dan Benn Thu, 02/05/2026 - 11:01
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