Homes England has signed a Strategic Place Partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).
The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said this marks a step forward in plans to build 100,000 homes across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Ward said: “This new partnership marks an important moment for the East Midlands.
“By working hand in hand with Homes England, we are ensuring that our ambition to deliver 100,000 new homes is based on a solid foundation.
“Building these homes is one of the most important ways that our investments will benefit local people.”
Ward added: “It is how we will deliver, which is at the heart of my mission as Mayor.
“That means building more homes and creating stronger, more connected communities with the jobs, infrastructure, and regeneration our local people deserve.
“Our partnership with Homes England is a long-term investment in our future.”
She said: “Together, we are building an East Midlands that is vibrant, fair, and forward-looking – a place we can all be proud to call home.”
Ward met Amy Rees, CEO of Homes England, at the Castleward urban village, a new residential development between Derby railway station and city centre, to agree the partnership.
Rees said: “Our 10th Strategic Place Partnership represents a significant milestone in the way we work with Mayoral Strategic Authorities across England.
“By formalising our partnership with EMCCA, we are creating a powerful framework that will unlock the region’s potential for sustainable growth.
“Projects like Broad Marsh demonstrate what is possible when local knowledge meets national resources, and this SPP will enable us to replicate that success across the East Midlands, delivering the homes and regeneration that the community deserves.”
