East Midlands Mayor says £18.5m highways request from Nottinghamshire ‘never going to be accepted’
The East Midlands Mayor says a Nottinghamshire councillor’s request for all of her authority’s spare money to go to the county council for road maintenance was “never going to be accepted by anyone”, says the West Bridgford Wire. Bert Bingham, who deals with transport for Nottinghamshire County Council, said at a meeting of the East […]
EMCCA assumes Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s public transport responsibilities
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is now the official Regional Transport Authority for the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Derby area. EMCCA has taken over responsibility for transport plans and strategies, investment and bus operations (working closely with local bus operators) throughout the region. However, EMCCA is not the Local Highway Authority, so the role of managing traffic […]
East Midlands Combined County Authority approves new budget, with more money for transport infrastructure
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has approved a £500 million budget for 2026/27, including a £290 million capital programme, with over 70% directed towards transport infrastructure. The combined authority said that more than £200 million will be invested in transport during the financial year, supported by funding secured through the Government’s Transport for City […]
East Midlands secures landmark £121m road maintenance funding
Millions of pounds is to be invested in improving the region’s roads after the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) transport committee backed a £121m investment in road maintenance and repairs over the next three years. The investment supports the four highway authorities across the EMCCA region. The decision – which will now go before the EMCCA board for […]
£65.5m boost for East Midlands bus passengers
Passengers across the East Midlands are set to enjoy faster, cheaper, and more reliable bus services thanks to a new £65.5 million investment announced by the Government. Local transport authorities across the country will receive a portion of the £3 Billion national funding [2] every year up to 2028/29 – with £65.5m earmarked for the […]
East Midlands Mayor launches Big Transport Conversation
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has launched the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation, inviting everyone across the region to share their ideas for a better, fairer, and more connected transport. Led by Mayor Claire Ward, the Mayor’s Transport Plan sets out a bold 15-year vision to transform the way people travel across the region. […]
Mayor of the East Midlands announces £41.5m A614 and A6097 investment
Work can now start on improving the A614 and A6097 roads in North Nottinghamshire after Mayor Claire Ward secured a multi-million-pound investment for the region. The funding, which the Mayor formally agreed with Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander at 10 Downing Street this week, will help tackle congestion and make journeys quicker and […]
Work continues on East Midlands future transport plans after creation of Transport and Digital Connectivity Committee
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is set to take its next step toward transforming how people travel across the region after the first meeting of its new Transport & Digital Connectivity Committee. Described as a ‘milestone meeting’ the discussion focused on shaping a clear, ambitious vision for the Mayor’s Transport Plan and reimagining […]
Nottingham’s public transport set to benefit from £3.2m funding
More than £3m of external funding will be invested into Nottingham’s public transport network in 2025/26 thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Nottingham City Council is expected to officially accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 22 July. Through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Nottingham City Council […]
East Midlands secures largest transport investment package in a generation
The East Midlands will benefit from the largest transport investment in a generation, as the Mayor secures up to £2 billion through the Government’s new ‘Transport for City Regions Fund’. This funding will be used to deliver a modern, reliable, and integrated transport system across the region, with a particular focus on improving connectivity between […]