Jon Ball

A scheme to transform Ollerton town centre is one of 10 projects in line for millions of pounds of investment as part of the Mayor of the East Midlands' plans to boost growth, create jobs and improve the region.

Jon Ball Funding has been earmarked for a string of projects set to bring real benefits to places and people across the region, by improving

The Mayor of the East Midlands has backed the Chancellor’s Budget as "rewarding local people with a more affordable today".

Jon Ball ExCo Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has launched her Big Transport Conversation - and residents are being urged to get involved.

Residents in Ilkeston are being encouraged to share their ideas for better, fairer, and more connected transport across the area.

A special bus service taking people to popular festive destination Clumber Park has been hailed as “brilliant”.

Better cycling and walking routes, more reliable buses and cheaper train tickets are just some of the transport improvements suggested by people across the East Midlands.

Billions of pounds for transport, unlocking development sites for thousands of homes and launching the biggest listening exercise in a generation are just some of the highlights of 2025 for the Mayor of the East Midlands.

Jon Ball ExCo Mayor Claire Ward is celebrating a first full calendar year in office – having been elected as the inaugural Mayor of the East Midlands role in May 2024.

The Mayor of the East Midlands is celebrating crossing the halfway point of her Loop around the region.