Devolution consultation (14 Nov - 9 Jan)
A public consultation about devolution for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham has begun.
The consultation is taking place from Monday 14 November 2022 until Monday 9 January 2023 and is an opportunity for everyone in the area to have their say about devolution proposals. It is open to residents, businesses, community and voluntary groups, and other organisations in the region.
The leaders of Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council, and Nottingham City Council all signed up to work on a devolution deal on 30 August this year at Rolls Royce in Derby, following an announcement from the Government that a package of new powers and funding, worth £1.14 billion, were available for the area.
Since August the councils have been working on agreeing a more detailed proposal for consultation, which includes more information about how devolution would work in our area.
The four councils agreed to go ahead with a public consultation as the next step in the process, so everyone has the chance to give their views on the proposal.
If the devolution deal is formally approved, the Government will pass legislation bringing a new combined authority for the East Midlands into existence. The first election for a regional mayor for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire, would be in May 2024.
The main links are:
- website: www.eastmidlandsdevolution.co.uk - devolution website, with more information
- website: www.eastmidlandsdevolution.co.uk/have-your-say - web page with a link to the consultation survey
- Paper copies of the consultation survey are available on request by contacting eastmidlandsdevolution@ipsos.com or 0800 260 0536.
- Copies in other formats and languages can be requested by contacting eastmidlandsdevolution@ipsos.com or 0800 260 0536.
