Mayor of the East Midlands secures £19m for new homes across the region

Hundreds of homes are set to be built across the East Midlands in a bid to tackle the housing crisis.

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has secured an additional £19.7 million in government funding to build more than 750 homes across the region. 

This new round of the Brownfield Housing Fund will help the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) transform more under-used sites across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire.  

Mayor Claire said: “Securing this funding marks another opportunity to transform communities in our region. Part of our vision for inclusive growth in the East Midlands is to build 100,000 homes – unlocking new, affordable, and modern places for our residents to live.” 

Grants will now be allocated to schemes that will develop housing on brownfield land. The previous round of the Brownfield Housing Fund saw EMCCA receive 50 expressions of interest, demonstrating the potential for regeneration across the East Midlands. 

The additional funding secured will create the homes people need, supporting the ambitions set out in the East Midlands Growth Plan and the Inclusive Growth Commission report. 

The Growth Plan for the region sets out a clear vision: to unlock opportunities that benefit everyone - through better jobs, greener places, and high-quality, affordable homes. 

Mayor Claire said: “Already, the Government is supporting our ambition and recognising our ability to deliver. These developments will bring brownfield land back into use, deliver high-quality homes, and create jobs for local people. This is about more than housing – it’s about building a stronger, fairer future for the East Midlands.  

“I’m committed to ensuring that every new home built is part of a bigger story: one of opportunity, sustainability, and pride in place for the people of the East Midlands.”  

The latest funding allocation builds on progress already under way through the initial £16.8m investment into housing development on brownfield land. Together, these schemes will deliver more than 2,000 homes across the East Midlands – turning neglected land into vibrant new communities. 

As EMCCA continues to work with local authorities, landowners, and developers, the Brownfield Housing Fund will act as a catalyst for further investment – helping to meet housing demand, regenerate communities, and support long-term and inclusive economic growth across the region.