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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Defence spending must not be at the expense of East Midlands infrastructure investment

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed much of the Government’s Defence Investment Plan but said any abandonment of planned projects like A46 and A38 investment in the region, as reported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority, would be concerning after ‘historic under investment compared to other areas of the UK’. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “While UK-wide defence emphasis is welcome, the East Midlands has been at the back of the queue when […]

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East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward (Credit: Onclusive News)

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Mayor’s statement on proposed cancellation of investment into the A46 and A38

The Mayor of the East Midlands has issued the following statement, following the announcement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that some roads and energy capital projects will "no longer go ahead as planned", to fund the Defence Investment Plan. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The proposal to remove investment from two road schemes in the East Midlands – into the A46 and A38 – is completely unacceptable to me. “I was informed of this decision as […]

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Fears cars being ‘kept away’ from Derby City Centre

Cars are reportedly “being kept away” from Derby city centre through a series of traffic measures, with one taxi driver fearing footfall is being badly affected in the area. Mario Colella will be retiring from the wheel next year after being a taxi driver in Derby for around 43 years. The cabbie has called on Derby City Council bosses to make changes to the city centre – because he believes it is “too restricted” for motor vehicles. He fears the […]

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Rolls-Royce announces £12m Derby facility to power nuclear ambitions

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to open a new £12 million facility in Derby, which will play a key role in the delivery of mini nuclear power stations both in the UK and overseas. Pioneer Works will be Rolls-Royce SMR’s first manufacturing development centre where it will establish the build processes, precision assembly and advanced testing needed to de-risk the delivery of its Small Modular Reactor projects in the UK, Czechia and Sweden. A non-nuclear site, it will house specialist engineering […]

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£107m investment plan to deliver growth across the East Midlands

A £107 million investment plan to support business growth, strengthen communities and create thriving places is moving at pace after being backed by the Mayor of the East Midlands. The Local Growth Fund programme was approved by members of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Investment Committee today (Monday 29th June), with 17 programmes now endorsed to progress towards delivery. The plan will bring together programmes aimed at driving long-term economic development across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The […]

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£10m boost for Derby moves forward

A Government-backed £10 million investment to boost jobs, high streets and regeneration in Derby is set to move forward in the coming days. Labour leaders of Derby City Council are set to accept the huge eight-figure sum at a meeting on Wednesday (July 1). Derby leader Councillor Nadine Peatfield has hailed the £10m investment as “fantastic” news for the city. How that money is going to be spent is not yet clear – but a board of leaders across Derby […]

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Derby’s worst roads

The state of Derby’s roads “remain safe” according to council officials – that’s despite a new report showing they were falling short on pothole repair targets. The report showed road damage repaired within 28 days by Derby City Council was at 32 per cent – significantly below a monthly target of 80 per cent. Following the report, it was then revealed a Porsche driver was awarded more than £4,400 in compensation for pothole damage at Chequers Road. But the council […]

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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority names Derbyshire’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority has today announced Damien West as the Service’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer. The decision follows a comprehensive selection process assessing leadership, operational experience, and strategic capability. Councillor Mark Cliff, Chair of the Fire and Rescue Authority and Chair of the Brigade Managers Appointments Panel, said: “Damien’s appointment as Derbyshire’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer reflects both his extensive experience and his clear commitment to public service. “His career journey, from an On Call firefighter […]

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Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

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New steel import tariffs must be addressed by ministers, Chamber tells MPs

East Midlands Chamber has called on the region’s MPs to lobby ministers to take action against imminent changes to steel import tariffs, that the Chamber says could add significant cost and ‘run into millions’ for some importers. From 1st July, tariff-free exemptions on imported steel are set to be reduced by 51% - revised from a level of 60% previously proposed in March - with any imported goods that exceed the quota charged a 50% tariff on the value. The […]

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Defence spending must not be at the expense of East Midlands infrastructure investment

Mayor’s statement on proposed cancellation of investment into the A46 and A38

Fears cars being ‘kept away’ from Derby City Centre

Rolls-Royce announces £12m Derby facility to power nuclear ambitions

£107m investment plan to deliver growth across the East Midlands

£10m boost for Derby moves forward

Derby’s worst roads

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority names Derbyshire’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer

New steel import tariffs must be addressed by ministers, Chamber tells MPs

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