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The East Midlands Combined County Authority has officially approved the region\u2019s Investment Zone strategy, which includes a site in Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EMCCA\u2019s board recently met to rubber stamp the East Midlands Investment Zone Strategy and Investment Plan, setting the region on a path toward transformational economic growth in advanced manufacturing and clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u00a3160 million, 10-year programme aims to stimulate at least \u00a3383 million of new investment into the region while creating over 4,000 high-quality jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strategy focuses on targeted incentives and funding packages designed to unlock innovation and inclusive growth across key priority sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central to the plan is the development of skills, innovation, and infrastructure to build on the East Midlands\u2019 established strengths in advanced manufacturing, nuclear technology, vehicle propulsion and advanced construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme will also position the region as a global investment hub, with a particular emphasis on clean energy industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support for SMEs forms a cornerstone of the initiative. Dedicated business support services will help SMEs in priority sectors to scale operations and increase their contribution to regional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Alongside this, the plan outlines significant investment in workforce development, with new programmes to provide skills training and create pathways into high-quality jobs for school-leavers, university students, experienced professionals and individuals currently outside the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A key feature of the strategy is the creation of collaborative innovation spaces, allowing businesses and organisations to work together on new technologies and accelerate progress across the designated Investment Zone sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three strategic locations \u2013 Infinity Park in Derby, Explore Park in Worksop, and Hartington Staveley in Chesterfield \u2013 will serve as focal points for the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These sites will benefit from tax incentives and business rate retention to attract and support inward investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, EMCCA emphasises that the programme\u2019s impact will extend well beyond these hubs, delivering a broad range of interventions across the wider region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, said: \u201cThe East Midlands Investment Zone represents a powerful statement of intent: that the East Midlands is ready to lead Britain\u2019s journey into a cleaner, smarter industrial future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy nurturing local talent, championing global investment, and accelerating progress across our priority sectors, we are building a region that can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur vision is rooted in inclusive growth. As Mayor, I\u2019m ensuring that everyone \u2013 from school-leavers to seasoned professionals and people currently not in work \u2013 can share in the success of a region that\u2019s set to lead the world in clean energy industries and advanced manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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