The police forces covering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire could be merged in future as part of arrangements for a new political authority in the East Midlands. Options for the future of policing in both counties could also see directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners being scrapped.
Any changes would not come into force for some years, but initial discussions are now taking place ahead of a new East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCA) being set up. The authority would hold powers currently held by national government in areas such as transport and housing.
It would receive input from members of lower-level councils across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and would be headed up by a publicly-elected East Midlands Mayor. To carry out its work, including the development of large-scale projects, the authority will be given £38 million every year for 30 years.
