Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, today signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office at the stunning Bolsover Castle, before heading to Chesterfield to meet colleagues at the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
This is a historic moment as votes for the first East Midlands Mayor are being counted!
The Mayor will have access to more than £4 billion in funding, bringing investment for homes, skills, transport and the environment.
Stay tuned for the result later 👀
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Your region, Your mayor, Your vote.
The first ever East Midlands mayor will have access to up to £4 billion in funding, bringing investment for homes, skills, transport and the environment.
Find out more ⤵️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
The East Midlands is made up of 2.2 million people, a £50 billion economy, and a mix of cities, towns and villages, alongside some of the best countryside in the UK.
Vote for a voice to represent us on Thurs 2 May. 🗳️
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
❌ Myth: The combined county authority will take money away from local councils.
✅ Busted: Alongside the new powers, the government has given EMCCA additional funding, separate from the funding given to existing local authorities.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
There are less than 24 hours to go until voting will open for the election of the very first East Midlands Mayor!
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. 🗳️
Make sure you remember everything you need to have your say. ✔️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@MayorEastMids
Claire Ward joined fellow regional Mayors to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner at Downing Street today to discuss more powers and funding for the region. You can read more about this on our website: .
Today’s the big day! 👀
Remember to bring photo ID, so that you can vote for the very first East Midlands Mayor. 🗳️✔️
Polling stations will be open today from 7am until 10pm.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
This is a historic day for the East Midlands.
Our newly created Combined County Authority is here together for the first time - with council leaders discussing an ambitious blueprint for the region’s future.
Find out more:
#EastMidsCCA
It’s almost time! ⏰
The government’s given powers over jobs, homes, transport and the environment back to the East Midlands.
And tomorrow, you get to decide who’s in charge! 💪
Find out more:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Verification of ballots has now been completed across the region - the total turnout was 27.6%
Counting is underway from Swadlincote to Worksop and we'll be sharing the final result in the next few hours 👀
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Natalie Gasson-McKinley MBE is a successful businesswoman from Nottingham, who’s proud to be from a city with such a strong identity.
She’s voting for an East Midlands mayor, so that she can choose someone who’s as passionate about the region as she is.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
As the Derby Youth Mayor, Muhammad Muntasir is well aware of the benefits a new regional mayor will bring to the area.
Playing a key role in the city himself, he believes it's important that people cast their vote.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
@DerbyCC
📢Stay in the loop with all things East Midlands!
Follow our Mayor, Claire Ward, on social media for the latest updates and initiatives impacting our region.
Twitter:
@MayorEastMids
Facebook: MayorEastMids
LinkedIn: /mayor-of-east-mids
#MayorClaire
#EMCCA
On Thurs 2 May this week, everyone who lives in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Derbyshire will be able to have their say in the first ever East Midlands mayoral election.
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Your ticket to a better future. 🎟️
The East Midlands Mayor will have powers to make transport work better across the entire region.
You have the chance to shape your future, by voting on 2 May.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
If you’re an eligible voter who lives in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby, or Derbyshire, then you’ll have something arriving in the post from us soon 👀
This booklet contains key info on the EMCCA and East Midlands Mayoral Election. So keep an eye out! 📮
#VoteEastMidsMayor
❌ Myth: Having an East Midlands Mayor means we'll get another layer of bureaucracy.
✅ Busted: Devolution is about reducing bureaucracy, moving resources and powers from Westminster to a local level, closer to the people who live here.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Stage 4 of the 2024 Lloyds Bank
@TourofBritain
Men is coming to the East Midlands! 🚴
Join us on Friday 6 Sept in Derby for the start, as the race travels through Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, finishing in Newark-on-Trent. Read more:
Polling stations will remain open today until 10pm.
Have your say in this historic moment, by voting for our very first East Midlands Mayor. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Retired miner Eric is giving back to his community of Mansfield by spearheading the opening of the Nottinghamshire Mining Museum. ⛏️
He's also gearing up to vote in the East Midlands Mayoral Election to help shape the future of his home town.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@NottsCC
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has been created to bring decision-making back to the region.
Backed by £4 billion in funding, we’ll be working alongside a newly elected mayor to focus on big issues.
Find out more:
#EastMidsCCA
The East Midlands is getting over £4 billion in funding to invest in the things that matter to our region.
And YOU get to decide how this money is spent by electing our very first Mayor.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
⚠️ Have your say in our region’s future ⚠️
Today is the day that people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire can vote for the very first Mayor of the East Midlands.
Remember to vote – polling stations remain open until 10pm 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
We're proud to support
@marmaladetrust
this
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
from 10 to 16 June.
This year's theme, Random Acts of Connection, encourages everyday moments of connection, which help us feel happier and less lonely. Learn more →
Don’t forget your ID. 😳
If you want to vote in the East Midlands mayoral election on 2 May, you’ll need to bring photo ID with you.
Learn more about voter ID below ⤵️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Derbycc
@Derbyshirecc
Celebrate
#NationalGardenWildlifeWeek
by reconnecting with nature! This is an opportunity to reconnect with nature and appreciate the diverse wildlife that thrives in our gardens, parks and local nature reserves. Let's celebrate and support the biodiversity that surrounds us.
Whilst the count continues across the region - our Interim Chief Executive, Mark Rogers, has been speaking to
@NottsTV
about the combined authority and what it could mean for our region.
The election of our new mayor means we’ll have one voice making our case at the top table nationally.
In four weeks today, that voice will be elected by you!
Vote in the first ever East Midlands Mayoral Election on 2 May. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Have you registered to vote? 😳
Register by 16 April to have your say in the first ever East Midlands Mayoral Election.
It only takes 5 minutes:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Our newly elected
@EastMidsMayor
, Claire Ward, shares her thoughts on her new role and gets ready for
@UKREiiF
, the UK’s premier economic development event in Leeds from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 May.
Find out more here: .
Georgina’s charity shop in Tuxford, Bassetlaw, provides jobs for the local community, whilst supporting better lives halfway across the world.
She’ll be voting for an East Midlands Mayor so that she can have a say in how additional funding is spent.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Nottscc
As a pharmacist, Scott is at the heart of his local area in Heanor, Derbyshire.
The tight-knit community of this town means a lot to Scott, which is why he’ll be voting for an East Midlands mayor who can make a real difference. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Derbyshirecc
@AmberValleyBC
Wondering why this is all happening? 🤔
A £4 billion investment in the future of the East Midlands was granted after the government agreed to give up some of its powers to an East Midlands Mayor and Combined Authority.
Find out more:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Connor has worked as a car mechanic in the Derbyshire village of Langley Mill for all his working life.
He likes the idea that a mayor will give local people more of a say on the decisions made in their area.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
@AmberValleyBC
The very first East Midlands Mayor will have access to more than £4 billion in funding, bringing investment for homes, skills, transport and the environment.
Have your say in this historic moment on Thurs 2 May. 🗳️
➡️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
The East Midlands Combined County Authority Board is set to meet today - you can watch along from 11am by visiting:
You can also read the agenda online by visiting:
Shamshad cares a lot about her community in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire.
On 2 May she’ll be voting in the East Midlands Mayoral Election, to directly shape the future of her local area.
Find out more:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Rushcliffe
@Nottscc
Government’s giving powers back to the East Midlands from Westminster – and you can decide who’s in charge. 💪
Vote for a voice to lead our newly created Combined County Authority, in the first ever East Midlands mayoral election.
➡️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Here's an important message regarding what lies ahead for the East Midlands.
Jacob Young, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), gave this address at our launch event yesterday.
#EastMidsCCA
@JacobYoungMP
@luhc
Andrew has been a farmer in the Derbyshire Peak District all his working life.
Edale may be on the fringes of the East Midlands, but Andrew’s still committed to having his say on who becomes our first ever mayor.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
@HighPeakBC
🌟🌍 Celebrating
#WindrushDay
2024! 🌍🌟
On 22 June 1948, the Empire Windrush arrived, bringing the Windrush Generation who helped rebuild and enrich the UK.
Today we celebrate their contributions as well as diversity, unity, and resilience!
As Chief Executive at the East Midlands Chamber, Scott supports local businesses daily. 🤝
He’ll be voting in the mayoral election to have his say on the future of his home town of Matlock, and the East Midlands as a whole!
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@derbyshirecc
@derbyshiredales
This a huge opportunity to boost our regional economy.
The government has given powers back to the East Midlands from Westminster, by creating a combined authority.
Find out more:
#EastMidsCCA
Connor has worked as a car mechanic in the Derbyshire village of Langley Mill throughout his working life.
He likes the idea that a mayor will give local people more of a say on the decisions made in their area. 💪
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@AmberValleyBC
This region has huge potential.
The East Midlands is being given £4bn in funding by government to invest in things that matter…
And YOU get to decide who makes the decisions by electing our first ever mayor. 🗳️
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
Local businesses like Lisa’s mean a huge amount to the local community in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. ☕🍰
She’s someone who wants to make sure that her voice is heard in the East Midlands mayoral election.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Derbyshirecc
@SDDC
This is an exciting chapter for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Jacob Young, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), gave this address for our launch earlier in the week…
#EastMidsCCA
@JacobYoungMP
@luhc
Louisa Chadburn loves living in Bolsover, North Derbyshire.
A busy mum-of-three and owner of a local business, she believes extra funding for the region will help others like her.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Derbyshirecc
@nedDC
@BolsoverDC
Your new East Midlands Mayor will have the power to invest in clean energy and develop a net zero economy for the region. 🌱
Vote in the East Midlands Mayoral Election on 2 May.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
❌ Myth: Having an East Midlands Mayor means we'll get another layer of bureaucracy.
✅ Busted: EMCCA will have only a small team focused on specific responsibilities. The transfer of powers means they will be doing work previously carried out by government.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
The
@D2N2LEP
has been incorporated into the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Having one organisation responsible for economic growth will help tackle regional challenges, boost social mobility, and deliver investment.
Georgina’s charity shop in Tuxford, North Nottinghamshire, provides jobs for the local community, whilst supporting better lives halfway across the world. 🌎
She’ll be voting for an East Midlands Mayor so she can have a say in how additional funding is spent.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Better skills, better jobs, better business. 🤝
An East Midlands Mayor will hold the key to improving adult education throughout the region.
Find out more:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
The Rushcliffe community in Nottinghamshire means a lot to Shamshad.
She’ll be voting in the East Midlands Mayoral Election on 2 May, to directly shape the future of where she lives.
Find out more:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Rushcliffe
@Nottscc
Retired miner Eric is giving back to his community of Mansfield by spearheading the opening of the Nottinghamshire Mining Museum. ⛏️
He’ll be voting in the East Midlands mayoral election to directly shape the future of where he lives. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@MDC_News
@Nottscc
Are you registered to vote? ⚠️
Register by 16 April to have your say in the first ever East Midlands Mayoral Election.
It only takes 5 minutes:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Scott Knowles is Chief Executive at the East Midlands Chamber, a role which sees him support local businesses daily. 💼
He believes the region's extra funding will have a significant impact for businesses across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@EMChamberNews
A new East Midlands Mayor will have the resources to match skills to business needs and help create better-paid, better-quality jobs. 📈
Cast your vote in the East Midlands mayoral election on Thurs 2 May.
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#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Beeestonia
Hello - we’re sorry for your disappointment, but we’ve had huge interest from national, regional and local media to cover the count, and we are limited for numbers and space at the venue.
We're happy to offer your students interviews with the new Mayor after the elections.
Scott works at the heart of his local area in Heanor, Derbyshire.
The tight-knit community of this town means a lot to Scott, which is why he’ll be voting for an East Midlands mayor who can make a real difference. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Derbyshirecc
@AmberValleyBC
Join the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting today (Thursday 11 July) at 11am via .
This committee ensures the EMCCA makes transparent, fair decisions that benefit Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham residents.
The creation of a combined county authority means that big decisions about the East Midlands will now be taken IN the East Midlands.📍
This week you get to vote for our region’s very first mayor. 👀
Have your say on Thurs 2 May. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Don’t forget your ID. ⚠️
To vote in the East Midlands mayoral election on 2 May, you’ll need to bring photo ID with you!
Learn more about voter ID below ⤵️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
@Derbycc
@Derbyshirecc
The creation of our Combined County Authority has taken powers from Westminster and brought decision-making to a local level.
Vote for a mayor to lead us on Thurs 2 May. 🗳️
➡️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Government’s giving powers over jobs, homes, transport and the environment back to the East Midlands.
And you can decide who’s in charge by electing our very first Mayor. 👀
Vote in the East Midlands mayoral election on 2 May. 🗳️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Together with D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) successfully launched the Early Stage Angel Investment Fund (ESAIF) at two major events in Derby and Nottingham.
Read more:
Government’s giving powers back to the East Midlands from Westminster – and you get to decide who’s in charge!
Vote for a voice to lead the newly created Combined County Authority, in the East Midlands mayoral election on 2 May. 🗳️
➡️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Have you registered to vote? 🤔
Register by 16 April to vote in the first ever East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayoral Election.
If you’re not already registered, do it now – it takes just 5 minutes:
#VoteEastMidsMayor
The creation of an East Midlands Combined County Authority has taken powers from Westminster and brought decision-making to a local level. 💪
Vote in the first ever East Midlands Mayoral Election on Thurs 2 May.
➡️
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Natalie Gasson-McKinley MBE, a successful businesswoman from Nottingham, is proud to be from a city with such a strong identity.
She’s voting for an East Midlands mayor, so that she can choose someone to lead us who’s as passionate about the region as she is.
#VoteEastMidsMayor
Our first ever mayor will hold the key to transforming lives, through investments in affordable housing. 🏘️
The East Midlands Combined Authority will be supporting the mayor to build a better future for the region.
Find out more:
#EastMidsCCA
We’re proud to support
#ArmedForcesDay
The UK Armed Forces work around the clock to protect our way of life and today is about honouring this selfless service of the entire Armed Forces community.
You can find local events to celebrate at .
Today we honour the incredible commitment and bravery of our Reserve Forces!
We would like to show our appreciation to all Reservists across the U.K who help to keep us safe. We thank you all for your service.
#SaluteOurForces
#ReservesDay2024