East Midlands Combined County Authority

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward recently visited Mansfield to meet with Mansfield District Council as well as education and business leaders. The visit included a whistle-stop tour of Mansfield Museum, a behind-the-scenes look at Vision West Nottinghamshire College's new Old Brewery campus that has been transformed to offer students a place to learn about construction trades, and a tour of key regeneration projects in the town centre. The redevelopment sites included Mansfield Connect, the former Beales building set to be revitalised into a multi-agency hub to house key public services, the Memorial Garden, and White Hart Street - a derelict site that will be transformed to deliver affordable housing and connect the town centre. Mayor Claire said: 'I'm really excited about the ambition that's being shown here in Mansfield. It's exactly what our towns need across the East Midlands region to bring communities together.' Watch the video to find out more.

New Chief Executive for the East Midlands Combined County Authority We're thrilled to announce that Amy Harhoff has been appointed as the first permanent Chief Executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)! 🎉 Amy joins us from Durham County Council, where she has been Corporate Director for regeneration, economy and growth for the past four years. She brings extensive experience from senior roles at Sandwell Council, South Yorkshire Combined Authority, and Transport for Greater Manchester. As EMCCA’s Chief Executive she will be responsible for leading the organisation’s work on regional transport, housing, economic development, Net Zero, jobs and skills priorities. The appointment means that EMCCA is the only Mayoral combined authority in the country with two women in its most senior roles. Read more here: https://zurl.co/weAH.

Do you have questions about the future of the region? Now's your chance to ask your questions to Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward and other members of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board, at the next board meeting on Monday 4 November. Residents can submit questions in writing to EMCCA’s governance team, and also attend the meeting to ask their questions directly to the Board. How to get involved: 📜Submit your questions in writing to the EMCCA Governance Team via email at governance@eastmidsdevo.org.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 28 October. 📧 Include your name, address, and who you’d like to answer your question. You can view the agenda for this meeting here: https://zurl.co/yBk7

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has been speaking ahead of next week’s budget, outlining her priorities for the region.

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward will share her vision for decarbonising the region and stimulating inclusive growth at a high profile summit next month. Hosted by East Midlands Hydrogen, the East Midlands Hydrogen Summit on Friday 8 November will highlight the region's leadership in hydrogen development, supporting the UK's largest inland hydrogen cluster. Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hydrogen and MP for Loughborough, will also be speaking at the summit. Further details about the East Midlands Hydrogen Summit can be found on our website at https://lnkd.in/g8Sdv__Y . #EastMidlandsHydrogen

A new wave of Skills Bootcamps have launched - these aim to help people develop the skills they need to gain employment or support employers to upskill their workforce. We are delivering these Skills Bootcamps in partnership with providers from across the region who gathered in Derby earlier this month - this wave of Skills Bootcamps will cover new, in demand topics, such as green and digital skills. You can read more about this on our website at: https://zurl.co/AwdM #SkillsBootcamps

Shining stars of the East Midlands’ vibrant tourism industry will be celebrated at a prestigious joint awards ceremony hosted by Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, next spring. It's our pleasure to announce that the winners of the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards and Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards will be revealed at a glittering joint awards ceremony held at the East Midlands Conference Centre (part of Nottingham Venues) in #Nottingham on 20 March 2025 👏 The awards ceremony is supported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority to celebrate the success of local tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital £5.25BN of economic impact contribution to the East Midlands’ economy. The evening will bring together 500 guests from across the region’s tourism, leisure, culture and hospitality industries, including shortlisted businesses from 30 overall awards categories plus local MPs, partners and stakeholders. Our CEO Megan Powell Vreeswijk, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Visit Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby for this landmark joint awards ceremony. Bringing together two of the East Midlands’ key tourism regions under one roof allows us to shine an even brighter spotlight on the incredible businesses that make our visitor economy thrive. This collaboration not only showcases the exceptional talent and innovation across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire but also highlights the £5.25bn contribution tourism makes to the wider East Midlands economy. We look forward to celebrating the success stories of our local businesses and offering them a platform to gain national recognition through the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. It’s an exciting time for tourism in our region, and with the support from Mayor Claire, this event will truly demonstrate the power of partnership in driving growth and excellence.” Read more: https://bit.ly/48hZdC8 VisitEngland VisitBritain Visit Peak District and Derbyshire East Midlands Combined County Authority Nottingham Venues

Exciting news for the UK rail industry! Rail Campus Derby, the proposed hub set to be the home of businesses, training facilities, and the headquarters for Great British Railways, was launched today. The Rail Campus aims to be a centre of learning and collaboration, bringing together public and private organisations to drive forward advancements in railway technology. The East Midlands Combined County Authority and Derby City Council hosted the event, showcasing their shared vision for the city’s role in shaping the future of Britain’s railways. You can read more here: https://zurl.co/sRSZ

🌟 Transport roles at East Midlands Combined County Authority 🌟 For more information on EMCCA and how to apply for these roles please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehrEBfUC Peter Mann #opportunities #transport #osbornethomas #recruitment #transportplanner #transportplanning #strategy #programmesupport

✨ New role - Head of Brownfield Housing Fund ✨ For more information on EMCCA and how to apply for this role please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehrEBfUC Barry Cummins East Midlands Combined County Authority #newrole #recruitment #opportunity #housing #brownfield #eastmidlands #osbornethomas