Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands
Claire Ward is the Mayor of the East Midlands. She is working to deliver more jobs and better skills, build the homes we need, get a grip of our transport systems, back our high streets, work for a greener East Midlands and championing our visitor economy to put our region on the map.
About us
East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is led by Mayor Claire Ward and covers the four local authority areas of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham.
Our ambition is to harness the potential of our region, by working alongside partners and local authorities to make the East Midlands the best place to live, to work and to learn.
Latest News
Friday 11th September 2026
Six East Midlands sites named in major push to unlock new homes and regeneration
Thursday 10th September 2026
East Midlands Mayor responds to Government consultation on overnight visitor levy powers
Monday 7th September 2026