Six jobs are being created under plans for a brand new East Midlands authority as councils become "stretched" trying to prepare for its scheduled launch next year. An agreement with Government will see the new East Midlands Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) being given significant powers in areas ranging from housing to transport, funded to the tune of £38 million a year.
It will be headed up by an elected East Midlands Mayor, with parties having already started the process of selecting their candidates. The authority is due to be officially established next May, though this is dependent on legislation passing through Parliament in time.
But ahead of that expected date, six people are due to be hired on an interim basis to continue making preparations. Documents being presented at a Nottinghamshire County Council cabinet meeting on Thursday (June 22) say: "Over the last year, partners across councils have been working collaboratively to support the significant work required to drive forward a devolution deal.
