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 […]
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 […]
£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 […]