Mayor of the East Midlands15 Sep 2025Growth report aims for billions boost to regionEast Midlands mayor Claire Ward said it was a framework of how best to invest money in the region.15 Sep 202530 Sep 2024Mayor backs junk food ad ban on public transportThe East Midlands mayor is expected to follow other regions once she is given the powers needed.30 Sep 202412 May 2024Mayor makes council tax pledge for first termClaire Ward has the power to introduce a precept to fund different projects.12 May 20247 May 2024Mayor's drive to highlight region's 'fantastic gems'Claire Ward has signed the official document to become the first ever mayor of the East Midlands.7 May 20243 May 2024Claire Ward elected as first East Midlands mayorThe new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.3 May 20241 May 2024What can the East Midlands mayor do for transport?A think-tank says the new mayor will have a number of options to overhaul public transport.1 May 202426 Apr 2024What we learned from the East Midlands mayor debateSix candidates came together for a debate ahead of the East Midlands mayoral election.26 Apr 202422 Apr 2024East Midlands mayoral candidate: Alan GravesReform UK's Alan Graves wants to abolish the East Midlands mayoral role.22 Apr 202422 Apr 2024East Midlands mayoral candidate: Claire WardClaire Ward is a former MP and served under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.22 Apr 2024...