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 […]
£175 million green-lit to improve roads and public transport in the East Midlands
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board has approved nearly £175 million in funding for transport in the region in the next year (2025/26) – with a further £19m also being consider down the line. £88 million of this funding is new to the region and is thanks to the East Midlands having a […]
Nottinghamshire will get extra £4.5 million for damaged roads repair
Nottinghamshire will get an extra £4.5 million for repairs to its damaged roads from the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). The EMCCA met recently to discuss funding and investment into major projects across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The committee meeting discussed how much money the area will be getting to fund road repairs following […]
East Midlands to receive £175m to improve region’s roads and public transport
Nearly £175 million for transport in the region is set to be approved in the next year (2025/26) – with a further £19m also being considered down the line. The funding, £88million of which is new to the region and is thanks to the East Midlands having a regional Mayor and a Combined County Authority. […]