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EMCCA welcomes extra powers after government grants new status

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has welcomed additional powers after the Government granted it new status. As an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (EMSA), EMCCA now has the right to request new powers and responsibilities. It also unlocks the ability for EMCCA to apply for a more flexible, integrated funding settlement – meaning greater local control over funding and decisions, rather than managing multiple separate funding streams. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, the figurehead of EMCCA, said: “This is a major milestone […]

11 August 2026

Derby

Mayor of the East Midlands to get income tax to make lives better in every postcode

Mayor Claire Ward has welcomed the biggest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation. The Prime Minister has announced today the new roles of mayors which will give communities greater control over the decisions that shape jobs, transport, housing and public services in their area. As part of the largest package of financial powers ever offered to English mayors, mayors will receive a share of income tax revenues for the first time. This means when places create jobs and […]

30 July 2026 16

The proposed new A50 junction and link road at Sinfin. Image from Pegasus Planning Group

Derby

Cost of new Derby A50 junction surges to over £89 million with work yet to start

The cost of a new Derby A50 junction has soared to more than £89 million with work on the major project yet to start. Seven years since public consultation on the scheme took place and five years since planning approval, work on the A50 junction at Deepdale Lane, just south of Stenson Fields, has not begun. During this time, the cost of the project continues to surge without a spade even entering the ground. The initial cost of the scheme […]

28 July 2026 36

Borough Wide

New £31m investment to bring empty homes back into use and unlock housing growth

More than £31 million is set to be invested by the Mayor of the East Midlands to create more homes, bring empty properties back into use and support the regeneration of communities across the region. The proposals include £30m for a new Housing and Regeneration Fund and £1.6m to bring empty homes back into use and help tackle homelessness. Together, the two funds would help tackle housing shortages, improve neighbourhoods and support people who need a safe and secure place […]

25 June 2026 19

EMCCA

EMCCA welcomes extra powers after government grants new status

Mayor of the East Midlands to get income tax to make lives better in every postcode

Cost of new Derby A50 junction surges to over £89 million with work yet to start

New £31m investment to bring empty homes back into use and unlock housing growth

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