East Midlands Freeport

Let’s clear up some myths about East Midlands Freeport...   East Midlands Freeport: ✅ Attracts international investors and drives economic growth. ✅ Will create new jobs, boost skills, and bring over £1bn of investment to our region! ✅ Is subject to all UK laws, ensuring the same high standards of safety, workers’ rights, and environmental protection. ✅ Ensures that decisions on spending public money are made only by our public sector members.   East Midlands Freeport: ❌ Isn’t a “Charter City” with special powers outside normal regulations. ❌ Won’t lead to the privatisation of public services. ❌ Does not deregulate workers’ rights - strong protections remain in place! ❌ Has no Compulsory Purchase Order powers, so no land can be seized for development without due process.   East Midlands Freeport is here to uplift our community, while protecting the rights, environment, and services we all rely on. 

Further to the Prime Minister's statement on Freeports today, Tom Newman-Taylor, CEO of East Midlands Freeport, welcomed the news. “Today’s statement from Sir Keir, is great news for the East Midlands and makes it very clear that the government is backing growth in the region," he said.   “The East Midlands is a leader in green energy, advanced manufacturing, and global trade. With this support, we’re set to boost infrastructure and build on the £150million already invested into our sites, which in turn has created hundreds of jobs so far.   “By working closely with local partners, including the East Midlands Combined County Authority who are delivering the East Midland Investment Zone, we’re excited to bring lasting benefits to our communities - supporting growth, new opportunities, and a stronger economy for everyone.” https://lnkd.in/e_n9PYNi

We are looking forward to joining the event and explaining East Midlands Freeport's role in driving investment, innovation and green growth across the region.  

We’re delighted to be featured in the new Digital Investment Prospectus launched by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and Claire Ward. Alongside industrial giants such as @Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK, Rolls-Royce, and Alstom, the prospectus highlights some of the key economic strengths of the region such as automotive, life sciences, the food sector and clean energy – where we’re a partner in the East Midlands Hydrogen initiative. Together, they make the East Midlands an incredibly attractive investment proposition, and the Freeport is offering sites which place investors alongside major concentrations of industry – East Midlands Intermodal Park, next to Toyota, East Midlands Airport and Gateway Industrial Cluster and its multi-modal freight connections, and Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station site with all its clean energy opportunities. You can find out more about the investment prospectus here: https://lnkd.in/eJZeZVgj #investment #growth #partnership

Our latest Board meeting minutes are now live on our website. Check out the minutes to stay informed and see how we’re driving growth for the East Midlands: https://lnkd.in/eGagNpgh

Curious about how East Midlands Freeport can help your business thrive in a competitive global market?  Whether you're looking for tax reliefs, customs efficiencies, or sustainable development opportunities, we've got you covered. Visit us at the Advanced Engineering event, in Birmingham, 30-31 October (stand F164) and discover how we can help your business grow. Click on the link to get your free pass: https://lnkd.in/eWChiGUk #AEUK24 

📣 We’re hiring! 📣 East Midlands Freeport is looking for a proactive, experienced Executive Support Assistant to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to support our Executive Delivery Team, Board, and Partners while taking a leading role in the day-to-day business management of the office. If you’re an adaptable problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-dksz8p #ExecutiveAssistant #EastMidlandsJobs #CareerOpportunity

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Save the date for October 30-31! The countdown to Advanced Engineering UK at the NEC in Birmingham has started! In just three weeks, the East Midlands Freeport team will be at stand F164, explaining how businesses can benefit from our prime access to international markets, attractive tax reliefs and streamlined customs processes. If you’re in advanced manufacturing, logistics, or green energy, come and find out how you can unlock your growth potential with us. Click on the link to get your free pass: https://lnkd.in/eWChiGUk #AEUK24 

As we bid farewell to the iconic Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, we are excited to embrace a new era of innovation and growth at East Midlands Freeport. 🌟   The closure of the UK's last coal fired power station, marks the end of an era, but it also opens up incredible opportunities for our region. Uniper's former power station site, part of East Midlands Freeport, is set to become a hub of economic activity, driving forward new investments, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable development.   • Strategic Location: Positioned at the heart of the UK, our Freeport offers unparalleled connectivity and access to global markets. • Innovation and Technology: We are committed to attracting cutting-edge industries and supporting technological advancements. • Sustainability: Our focus on green energy and sustainable practices ensures a brighter, cleaner future for all.   Together, we can achieve great things!