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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 15

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 10

News

New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

New tram, light rail and bus networks in towns and cities have taken a step forward, after the Government launched the new Mass Transit Taskforce. The group, which includes leading experts from the world of transport, industry, finance and academia will identify the biggest hurdles facing the introduction of mass transit systems across the UK, and how to overcome them. Mass transit encompasses networks of trams, light rail and high-frequency buses that move large numbers of people quickly across towns […]

20 May 2026 12

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 40

transport

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

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

New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

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

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