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
- £2m Town Deal funding boost will ‘make major difference to lives’ 22 January 2026Some £2 million of funding for the Staveley Town Deal will help to enhance key projects in the area and deliver more benefits for the local community. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is providing additional funding to enhance two Staveley Town Deal projects, creating an improved green space at the Moorings at Staveley […]
- Better buses, stronger communities: Mayor backs major £65.5m investment in our bus network 21 January 2026The Mayor of the East Midlands has highlighted the importance of ‘better buses’ by investing in services as a key part of plans to improve local transport, support communities, and reduce congestion across the region. By modernising the bus network through new vehicles, improved routes, and upgraded infrastructure, the East Midland Combined County Authority (EMCCA) […]
- High Street Fit Out funding boosts 3 new Nottinghamshire businesses 20 January 2026Three businesses are welcoming the new year in new premises after securing High Street Fit Out funding from Bassetlaw District Council backed by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Treat Yourself and CH Lettings, both in Retford, and Worksop-based Bistro U Budynia received a share of £20,000 to spend on improvements including new flooring, […]
- Defence plan backs 1,000s of local jobs and drives economic growth 19 January 2026Midlands Mayors Claire Ward and Richard Parker are mobilising the region’s businesses to seize new defence industry opportunities as the government ramps up national security spending. Defence has already been identified as a key driver of the regional economy, and both Mayors have put support for the sector at the heart of their growth plans. […]
- Mayor urges entries into Town of Culture 2028 contest to celebrate best of East Midlands 19 January 2026The Mayor of the East Midlands has urged communities across the region to show pride in their town – and bid to be the UK’s first Town of Culture. The Government has this week launched the first UK Town of Culture competition in a bid to drive local economic growth and opportunity – and the Mayor wants towns across […]
- Mayor Claire Ward secures landmark £121m road maintenance funding for the East Midlands 16 January 2026Millions of pounds is to be invested in improving the region’s roads thanks to the Mayor of the East Midlands. Members of the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s Transport Committee have approved a £121 million investment in road maintenance and repairs across the region for the next three years, supporting the four highway authorities across the East […]
- Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift comes to the Peak District in 2027 15 January 2026The world’s best women cyclists are set to race up – and down – some of the Peak District’s most iconic locations when the East Midlands welcomes the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Stage two of the 2027 race will see riders depart Manchester for a stage through the Peak District National Park […]
- National Pothole Day – Mayor Claire pledges millions for East Midlands roads 15 January 2026Millions of pounds are being pledged by the Mayor of the East Midlands to help the region’s local highways authorities tackle the scourge of drivers – potholes. Today is National Pothole Day and the Mayor of the East Midlands wants to ensure the region’s four highways authorities – Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire County, Derby City and Derbyshire County councils – have funding to tackle the problem. Mayor Claire Ward said: “As Mayor […]
- Brownfield housing fund unlocks new homes for Newark 14 January 2026Progress is under way at one of the East Midlands’ most eagerly awaited developments of new homes, following the confirmation of vital funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Currently being built by housing specialist Lovell Homes, Balderton Rise in Newark will deliver 309 much-needed homes, made possible with about £1.7 million of […]
- Have your say on planned STEP Fusion powerplant 14 January 2026Communities across North Nottinghamshire are urged to have their say on plans for a STEP Fusion prototype powerplant in the area. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) has launched the first public consultation for the planned powerplant at the former site of the West Burton coal-fired power station, near Retford. The consultation is designed to give […]