16th November
Earlier this year the leaders of the four county and city councils in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham were offered a historic devolution deal by the Government.
Since August the four councils have been looking at details of how devolution would work locally, and how new functions and powers could be established to access increased investment from national Government to our region.
Devolution would mean more local control, and £1.14 billion of funding from 2024. The new local powers and funding would be used on key areas such as transport, adult skills, the economy, housing, regeneration, and improving the environment.
A public consultation on devolution in the East Midlands, which includes proposals for a directly elected regional mayor, will be held from 14 November 2022 to 9 January 2023.
Steps are being taken to ensure the consultation is as accessible as possible to people across the area and other interested parties.
- An online survey will be available from 14 November to 9 January. A link to the survey will be added to www.eastmidlandsdevolution.co.uk/have-your-say
- A link to the online survey will also be added to the websites of Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council.
- Print copies of the survey, or copies in alternative languages, can be requested by emailing eastmidlandsdevolution@ipsos.com or calling 0800 260 0536.
- Completed print versions of the survey can be sent in by post using the freepost address which is included on printed copies of survey.
- Local organisations are encouraged to share details of the consultation with their local networks. This toolkit is intended to support that effort.