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Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

Millions in transport funding for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire good for growth says Chamber

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed £298m of funding approved by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board on 8th June, aimed at modernising transport in the cities and counties of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The cash allocation from the Mayoral Transport Fund follows an announcement in March of £470m of approved transport funding. Proposed projects expected to benefit from funding include: New electric buses for Nottingham City Transport and trentbarton New transport hubs in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Cotgrave, East […]

8 June 2026 13

Derby

£298m transport package promises better buses and safer streets across region

Nearly £300m of funding for transport improvements has been approved by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board. The funding will transform travel across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire with new electric buses, upgraded bus stations and shelters, safer walking and cycling routes, and improved real-time travel information. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “I am committing a further £298m from my Mayoral Transport Fund to create the reliable, safe, and accessible transport network that our region […]

8 June 2026 9

Derby

Arrests made following raids on businesses in Nottingham under people smuggling investigation

Two men have been arrested following a series of raids by the National Crime Agency in Kent and the East Midlands, as part of an investigation into a criminal network suspected of smuggling people into the UK in boats. The pair, aged 27 and 29, were detained by NCA officers on suspicion of money laundering in Folkestone and Nottingham on Wednesday 22nd April. The arrests followed raids on two car washes and a barber shop in the Nottingham area earlier […]

24 April 2026 34

The East Midlands Combined County Authority Development Zones. Image from EMCCA.

Derby

20-year planning blueprint for two East Midlands cities and counties

Work has started on a 20-year plan for new villages, towns, roads and city extensions across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The East Midlands Combined County Authority has umbrella-style planning powers which will now see it outline broad areas for new villages, towns and urban extensions. This also includes new “strategic” infrastructure such as new link roads, vast new business space and earmarking cross-border development across county and city lines. The “spatial development strategy” would cover a 20-year period, cost […]

22 April 2026 34

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

Derby

Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England

Bus passengers in Nottingham are among the most satisfied in England - with 93 per cent reporting positive journeys. The results of Transport Focus’s annual Your Bus Journey survey place Nottingham second in England for satisfaction, just behind Warwickshire. Elsewhere, Derbyshire ranks sixth with 91 per cent passenger satisfaction in 2025, one place and one percentage point ahead of Nottinghamshire. Derby City placed 21st of the 43 transport authorities in England with a satisfaction rating of 87 per cent, down […]

25 March 2026 14

Nottingham

Leading with heart brings regional recognition for Nottingham charity CEO

The CEO of Nottingham children’s charity, When You Wish Upon A Star, has been recognised as one of the region’s leading figures. Joe Williamson has been named in the Midlands’ Most Influential CEO Awards 2026, despite only taking the reins in June last year. The Most Influential CEO Awards celebrate exceptional leadership, spotlighting chief executives who are driving change, fostering innovation and making a lasting impact on their organisations and sectors. Winners are chosen based on their influence, strategic direction […]

13 March 2026 26

Nottingham

Top Nottingham music acts awarded funding to raise global profile

Rising Nottingham music stars Halina Rice and Amber Run have been awarded funding to unveil the best of this country’s talent to the world with £1.4 million to attract new fans, drive revenue, and boost the music industry. Streaming has made music more globally accessible than ever before, bringing increased opportunity and competition in equal measure for UK artists. Despite drawing more money through music exports, our share of the global recorded music market has been steadily declining, falling from […]

2 March 2026 25

Nottingham

Millions in transport funding for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire good for growth says Chamber

£298m transport package promises better buses and safer streets across region

Arrests made following raids on businesses in Nottingham under people smuggling investigation

20-year planning blueprint for two East Midlands cities and counties

Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England

Leading with heart brings regional recognition for Nottingham charity CEO

Top Nottingham music acts awarded funding to raise global profile

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