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Millions to be invested in two counties to train an extra 3,000 construction professionals a year

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Millions of pounds will be spent training an extra 3,000 construction professionals a year in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to help build more than 100,000 new homes. More than £6.9 million has been given to the East Midlands Combined County Authority to spend on training the next generation of construction workers across a variety of professions over the next five years. The aim is to help the region make up a marked shortfall […]

7 April 2026 7

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Parishes set to reap benefits of £360k fund

Erewash Borough Council’s new Village Investment Fund is set to support improvements and special projects for local parishes via the Erewash Investment Fund. A total of £180k will be allocated across all Parish Councils in Erewash, allowing each one to access the funding, enabling improvements for each area. A further £180k will also be available for Parish Councils to submit applications for special projects that would benefit their parish. In the spirit of the project, the council reached out to […]

1 April 2026 5

Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derbyshire

Mayor’s £470m investment in transport to ‘revolutionise’ travel across the East Midlands

More than £470 million is to be invested in transport across the East Midlands in a “once-in-a-generation” package to deliver better buses, road repairs and safer cycle routes. The investment - the largest funding settlement ever secured for the region - is set to transform travel, improve connectivity and enhance the quality of life for residents across the East Midlands. The funding aims to modernise the region’s transport network, support economic growth, and improve environmental sustainability, delivering lasting improvements across […]

9 March 2026 23

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derbyshire

Chancellor’s Spring Statement offers little to incentivise business growth

The East Midlands Chamber has renewed its call for supportive policies to encourage firms to invest following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) downgraded its GDP growth projection for 2026 from 1.4% to 1.1% but forecast an increase to 1.6% in 2026 and 2027, while unemployment is predicted to peak this year, before falling. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “Business needs to be incentivised to invest and grow and while […]

3 March 2026 8

investment

Millions to be invested in two counties to train an extra 3,000 construction professionals a year

Parishes set to reap benefits of £360k fund

Mayor’s £470m investment in transport to ‘revolutionise’ travel across the East Midlands

Chancellor’s Spring Statement offers little to incentivise business growth

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