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
- New Rail Innovation Centre opens its doors 24 July 2026A state-of-the-art rail innovation and training centre in Barrow Hill has been officially opened and is ready to welcome businesses, researchers and learners. The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe) is a flagship destination for the rail industry offering modern classrooms and training areas, specialist research and development facilities including a digital laboratory, and high-quality commercial […]
- Mayor Claire welcomes £2 bus fares to keep the East Midlands moving 22 July 2026Mayor Claire Ward has welcomed the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham’s, announcement to lower the bus fare cap to £2 for 2027, hailing it as vital cost of living relief for passengers across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The lower cap will help passengers manage the cost of getting to work, education, healthcare, shops, and […]
- Mayor-backed solar scheme to cut Rushcliffe Arena’s electricity costs by more than £2m 21 July 2026A major new solar installation at Rushcliffe Arena is expected to generate enough clean electricity to meet about half of the building’s annual needs, thanks to funding from the Mayor of the East Midlands. Over the project’s 25-year lifetime, the solar installation is expected to cut the council’s energy bills by more than £2 million. […]
- Mayor Claire brings communities together to discuss green growth and shape a greener East Midlands 20 July 2026Residents, businesses and stakeholders were welcomed by the Mayor of the East Midlands for a conversation on green growth and how to ensure communities are at the heart of the green transition. Conversations with Mayor Claire: Green Growth invited delegates to Nottingham to discuss the opportunities for communities, share insights on emerging green initiatives, and help […]
- Major progress made on Mayor’s brownfield plan to deliver 1,000s of homes 20 July 2026More families, young people and key workers will be able to access affordable homes in their local communities with the Mayor of the East Midlands’ brownfield regeneration plan is on track to deliver more than 1,000 properties. The Brownfield Housing Fund (BHF) programme is already supporting the delivery of 1,765 homes across the region over […]
- Midlands sets out plan for defence growth to create 38,000 jobs 16 July 2026Strategic investment in the Midlands’ defence sector could create up to 38,000 high-value jobs and add almost £3 billion to the UK economy over the next decade, according to a new prospectus launched in Parliament. The prospectus, The Midlands: Powering UK Defence Growth, was unveiled at a Midlands All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) event in Westminster, […]
- Quality work experience at heart of East Midlands Youth Ambition 15 July 2026Creating more high-quality work experience opportunities for young people was highlighted as a key priority at a special skills event in Newark looking at Youth Ambition. Conversations with Mayor Claire: Youth Skills and Employment brought together employment minister Dame Diana Johnson, Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, and dozens of delegates at Air and […]
- Mayor to deliver £15m boost for transport improvements in Nottingham 14 July 2026The Mayor of the East Midlands is investing more than £15 million in Nottingham to support walking, cycling and sustainable transport improvements. The Mayoral Transport Fund cash, which Nottingham City Council is expected to formally accept at an Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 21 July, will support projects in the city’s Local Transport Programme over […]
- Mayor’s funding to support 159 affordable homes across the East Midlands 10 July 2026The Mayor of the East Midlands has awarded almost £1.94 million of funding to Nottingham Community Housing Association to support the delivery of 159 affordable homes across four developments in the East Midlands. The investment from Mayor Claire Ward’s Brownfield Housing Fund will help deliver much-needed affordable housing in Newark, Arnold, Warsop and Chesterfield. The […]
- £2.2m boost aims to open up 1,000 work experience opportunities for young people across the East Midlands 7 July 2026Young people across the East Midlands will benefit from early careers support, increased access to work experience and stronger links that will aim to create at least 1,000 work experience opportunities over the next three years. Backed by a £2.2 million investment from the region’s Mayor, the investment will mean earlier careers support from Year […]