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The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has welcomed today’s Autumn Budget. Chancellor John Healey has set out plans to give mayors more control over locally raised money, alongside major investment into Derby’s aerospace industry.

Budget 2026: East Midlands Mayor praises new funding powers set out in Budget

Lois Hopkinson of Gateford Lodge, Worksop, celebrates her 100th birthday on October 18.

Worksop home celebrates in style as Lois reaches 100 - with appeal for 100 cards

The investment by the Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, is through the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)

Mayor's £66m investment to help bring brownfield sites back into use

Paul Battiste, chair of governors at Landmarks officially re-opens Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing centre under Landmarks

Start of a new chapter for Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre

Mayor Claire Ward and PM Andy Burnham talk to students and employees

Employers are being invited to become a part of Generation East Midlands

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward is the new chair of the UK Mayors Network. Photo: Submitted

East Midlands Mayor elected to lead UK Mayors Network

Amy McCallum, Next Generation and Community Lead at The Well, is pictured with Steve Walker, Alison Pinkerton, Youth Leader at The Well, Cllr Susan Shaw, Cllr Malachi Carroll, Mayor of Retford and Pastor Pete Everitt

Cash boost for healthy snacking at Bassetlaw young people's hub

A presentation of a cheque for £6,150 was made to the Royal British Legion by Worksop Charter Trustees, to help fund the recent Armed Forces event.

Worksop Charter Trustees support successful Armed Forces Weekend

Civic Mayor of Retford Malachi Carroll visits Hallcroft Infants' School to help launch the Book Festival.

Great response to Retford Book Festival - that aims to expand to Worksop

Two Nottinghamshire housing developments are to be unlocked courtesy of new funding from the East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward.

Mayor signs off another £1.5m to unlock housing developments

The Maid Marian Line from the Station Road level crossing in Pinxton towards Pye Bridge

Plan to reopen Maid Marian Line gets £500,000 from East Midlands Mayor
Plans to reopen the Maid Marian Line between Nottinghamshire with Derbyshire that linked with the Robin Hod Line at Kirkby have been given a £500,000 boost by the East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA).
Joseph Connolly - Local Democracy Reporter

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Nottinghamshire’s roads are set for another £64m boost

Cllr Bert Bingham

Up to £2 million is to be spent on emergency road repairs

Coun Bert Bingham wants the EMCCA to give Nottinghamshire an extra £15m for road repairs but East Midlands mayor Claire Ward says it won't happen. Photo: Submitted

Mayor says councillor's request for extra £19m for roads won't happen

The celebrations kicked off on Monday 16th at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital

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Nottinghamshire County Council Leader Mick Barton.

Council leader says there's ‘big interest’ in advertising on £75,000 union flags

Mayor Claire Ward is urging people to have their say on her Transport Plan.

Last chance to have your say in Mayor's Big Transport Conversation

Mayor Claire Ward at the launch of her Big Transport Conversation.

Big Transport Conversation: Mayor urges all communities to have their say

Mayor Claire Ward, right, after arriving at Clumber Park.

East Midlands Mayor takes a trip on 'brilliant' Clumber Park festive bus

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward (centre) with ATTFE Executive Leader Simon Martin MBE and Liz Barrett OBE (right) with ATTFE Senior Leadership Team members (left)

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward visits ATTFE College’s new High Street Learning ...

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward launches her Transport Plan.

Worksop residents urged to have their say in Mayor's Big Transport Conversation

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward

Commuters urged to get on board with Mayor’s transport consultation

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward

"Fed up with hearing about Notts-Derby tram", says Mayor

Labour regional Mayor Claire Ward has announced an “ambitious” 10-year-plan to improve living standards across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

East Midlands Mayor sets target to build 100,000 new homes in 'lots of places'

The festival will again be a showcase of traditional outfits from across the world

Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Festival 2026 unveiled at city launch with week...

Julie (right) from Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley advises Jane who accepted smoking cessation support at her LCS appointment on the best ways to stop smoking for good

1,000 healthier futures: Local residents quit smoking through Lung Cancer Screen...

Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Column: Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Sally Gillborn MBE, chief executive of North Notts BID (left) and George Buchanan, director at Creswell Crags, owner of Hodsock Priory and chair of the North Notts BID board, joined Mayor Claire Ward as part of The Loop series.

Mayor and North Notts BID unite to spotlight rural business support
North Notts BID has highlighted the importance of backing rural enterprise and the visitor economy during a discussion with East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward.
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East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor Claire Ward

Another 789 homes coming to East Midlands as Mayor secures extra £19.7m

Devolution Minister Jim Mcmahon, High Peak MP Jon Pearce and East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward at Gamesley Community Centre, near Glossop

Ten deprived areas set to cash-in on East Midlands Mayor’s new £3m fund

Upgrades have been proposed for the Ollerton roundabout and the A614 since 2019

Mayor vows to improve bus routes and roads of north Nottinghamshire

Mayor Claire Ward Visits The Welbeck Estate

The Welbeck Estate welcomes Mayor of the East Midlands: A day of gastronomy, cul...

East Midland's Mayor Claire Ward (Labour)

East Midlands Mayor warns new Reform leaders to put region ahead of politics

Derbyshire County Council leader Alan Graves

Reform leader still thinks East Midlands authority is 'unnecessary'

How the site at the western end of the runway could look after development

East Midlands Airport unveils plans that could create more than 20,000 jobs

East Midlands Combined County Authority's Mayor Claire Ward

East Midlands Mayor oversees millions of pounds of funding schemes in first year

This impressive Grade II listed house was built in the William and Mary style of the 17th century.

House sitting within four acres near Worksop on the market for £1.65 million

Labour mayor for the East Midlands, Claire Ward, during her victory speech

East Midlands Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges

Worksop boxer Nicola Hopewell and Mayor of Worksop Coun Clayton Tindell were special guests at the event. Photo: Submitted

Worksop school is fit and raring to go with new playground gym equipment

The Town Hall and Christmas tree lit up in Retford.

In pictures: Retford Christmas lights switch-on

East Midlands Combined County Authority's Mayor Claire Ward has welcomed the funding

Mayor welcomes £40m for bus services to keep fares down

CEO of NHS South Yorkshire Gavin Boyle 'shows up' for cancer

Will you ‘show up’ to help tackle cancer?

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Nottingham’s major new free school hailed as ‘guiding light’ for lifelong learni...

Claire Ward was elected as the first East Midlands mayor earlier this month. Photo: Submitted

Reform UK candidate for Bassetlaw is father of Labour mayor Claire Ward
The Reform UK candidate for Bassetlaw has been named as the father of Labour's East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward.
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right to left: Rev Reuben Crossley, Mayor David Naylor, Ellen and Lawson Main who runs the Tapestry Project and its 'Drop In' at St Swithun's Church (STS) at the Mayor Making in Retford

Award for Retford project that helps those battling addiction

Claire Ward was elected as the first East Midlands mayor earlier this month. Photo: Submitted

Councils prepare for life in new devolved East Midlands authority

Voters go to the polls on Thursday

Two days to go before East Midlands makes historic decision

More than £4 billion of investment is on its way to the East Midlands – with a public vote next month deciding who’ll be in charge of how that money is spent.

Worksop voters just days away from key decision

Ben Bradley MP

Political Opinion: Post-Debate - Ben Bradley's pledge for East Midlands Mayoral ...

The final six candidates for the East Midlands mayoral role are (clockwise from top left): Ben Bradley, Frank Adlington-Stringer, Claire Ward, Matt Relf, Alan Graves and Helen Tamblyn-Saville. Photo: Other

Final six candidates confirmed for new East Midlands Mayor election

People in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are to decide who leads a £4 billion boost for the East Midlands

Locals to decide who leads a £4 billion boost for the East Midlands

File photo dated 06/05/10 of a voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box.

Are sure you are registered to vote in upcoming elections in Bassetlaw?

Frank Adlington-Stringer has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the East Midlands Mayor election. Photo: Submitted

Green Party announces candidate for East Midlands Mayor election

Alan Graves wants to be the first East Midlands Mayor - so he can abolish the position. Photo: Other

Derby mayor wants to be East Midlands mayor – so he can abolish position

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