The chief executive of a major Midlands business group says the Broad Marsh "has to be" a priority when the Government hands huge powers to the region next year. Roger Mendonca, the Chief Executive of Midlands Engine, says Nottingham will not have to worry about decisions being made by "someone in Whitehall who has never been" to the city thanks to a recently signed deal.
Work is well underway on setting up a brand new East Midlands Combined Authority, covering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, which will be given significant powers in areas ranging from housing to transport. The authority will receive £1.14 billion over the next 30 years and will be headed up by a directly elected East Midlands Mayor.
With the new body due to be officially up and running by next May, Roger Mendonca has now set out the opportunities that it could deliver for Nottinghamshire. During an interview at Midlands Engine's Nottingham base in Trent Bridge House, Mr Mendonca highlighted the redevelopment of the Broad Marsh as an opportunity to "reframe" the entirety of Nottingham.
