Devolution
August 2022: £1.14 billion devolution deal for the East Midlands
The Government has confirmed that a £1.14 billion devolution deal is on offer for the East Midlands, covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham.
All four city and county council leaders in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham have signed up to work on this devolution deal with the government.
June 2022: Government welcomes bid for new East Midlands combined authority
The government has welcomed an initial bid from local council leaders in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, to form a new combined authority.
March 2022: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Derbyshire devolution bid
Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council have sent in initial proposals to negotiate a combined devolution deal to the government.
Feb 2022: Nottinghamshire named as pathfinder area
As part of Levelling Up plans announced in February 2022, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have been confirmed as pathfinder areas for devolution.
The government have invited us to send in plans for how it would work. It means that the county could get more funding and new local powers
Leaders of all the local councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire met in autumn 2021 and agreed on a joint vision for devolution in our area, to improve:
- the local economy
- the environment
- health and social care
- education and skills training
- transport, roads, cycle paths and infrastructure
- land and housing
- support for young people
- community safety
- tourism
The councils are currently working on the detail of devolution plans and intend to publish these plans in the near future, negotiating with the government to bring in new powers and resources for local communities.
Any devolution deal would not change the status of local councils who will continue to provide local services to residents.
Regardless of the outcome, local councils in Nottinghamshire have committed to continue working together on collaborative projects, as well as with councils in neighbouring counties, to deliver better services and outcomes for everyone.
