Established in 2010, D2N2 is one of the largest Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in England, with a population of more than two million people and with an economic output of over £42.9billion GVA (Gross Value Added). Its mission is to support economic growth and development across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Latest News from D2N2
- Work starts on new homes for Chesterfield residents 18 November 2025Works are now under way on a project led by Chesterfield Borough Council that will see the delivery of 18 new, energy-efficient homes in Mastin Moor – marking a step forward in Mayor Claire Ward’s commitment to expanding affordable housing supply in the East Midlands. This project marks one of the first housing developments to […]
- My vision for transport: Mayor launches biggest listening exercise in a generation 17 November 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has launched the region’s biggest listening exercise in decades – a 12-week conversation to shape a bold, new, 15-year transport vision. The East Midlands Local Transport high-level vision document explores the Mayor’s objectives to make travel across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire easier, cleaner and better connected. It marks a major […]
- Mayor responds to planned abolition of police commissioners 13 November 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has joined the region’s police and crime commissioners in pledging their commitment to “creating communities where people feel safe and supported”. Mayor Claire Ward, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Nottinghamshire PCC Gary Godden spoke out after the Government announced plans to end the roles of […]
- New nature recovery strategy will create greener future for Nottinghamshire 10 November 2025A new partnership strategy to help shape the future of nature and its recovery in Nottinghamshire has been formally launched. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Nottinghamshire and Nottingham is a blueprint which sets out the long-term priorities and actions to make sure nature and habitats can thrive and survive in the county and […]
- Mayor seeks stronger devolution powers with Established Status bid 10 November 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has written to the Government to seek more devolution powers with an application for the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to be granted ’Established Status’. Established Status can be awarded to devolved authorities which have been led by a Mayor for at least 18 months and can demonstrate […]
- ‘Our region has so much to offer and The Loop is shining a light on it’ 7 November 2025It is more than 18 months since I was elected as the first Mayor of the East Midlands – and it really is the best job in the world, writes Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward. I have met people across the region who are passionate about their places, supportive of one of another, […]
- Mayor of the East Midlands secures £19m for new homes across the region 6 November 2025Hundreds of homes are set to be built across the East Midlands in a bid to tackle the housing crisis. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has secured an additional £19.7 million in government funding to build more than 750 homes across the region. This new round of the Brownfield Housing Fund will help […]
- Mayor welcomes East Midlands HQ plan for Great British Railways 6 November 2025The Mayor of the East Midlands has welcomed a new Government Bill which puts Derby at the heart of the nation’s railway network. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has presented the Railways Bill in parliament. The Bill will create Great British Railways (GBR), a new publicly owned company, headquartered in Derby, which will bring together the […]
- East Midlands joins national effort to help people stay healthy and in work 5 November 2025The East Midlands Combined County Authority is teaming up with the Government to help more people stay healthy and keep their jobs. This new partnership is part of a national plan called the Keep Britain Working Review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield. Why This Matters Right now, many people in the UK are leaving work […]
- Young people lead the way at first EMCCA Youth Committee 30 October 2025Young people have shared their ideas for the future of the East Midlands at the inaugural meeting of a new regional youth committee. The new members of the East Midlands Combined County Authority‘s (EMCCA) youth committee came together in Chesterfield with Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, to meet each other and shape how […]