East Midlands

As part of the work programme of the Regional Employers' Board, Cllr Kate Foale in her capacity as Chair of the Regional Employers’ Board of East Midlands Councils (EMC) has sent a letter to all East Midlands MPs to draw their attention to a very real funding concern that has arisen in light of the recent forecast of increases in the National Living Wage (NLW) in 2023 and 2024. EMC supports initiatives to address low pay and is supportive of the National Living Wage, however we...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Executive Board National census of local authority councillors 2022 Homes for Ukraine scheme to begin processing applications from unaccompanied children £100,000 funding awarded to supercharge sustainable travel around Derbyshire EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils ILM 5 Award in Leadership and Management The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief can be found here - EMC Policy Brief - 24 June 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Regional Pay Consultation Briefing - 21 June East Midlands Scrutiny Network, 24 June 2022 Levelling up, Housing and Communities Committee - Planning experts questioned on planning reform New funding for local authorities to prepare for adult social care charging reform EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils ILM 5 Award in Leadership and Management The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Regional Pay Consultation Briefing - 21 June East Midlands Scrutiny Network, 24 June 2022 Levelling up, Housing and Communities Committee - Planning experts questioned on planning reform New funding for local authorities to prepare for adult social care charging reform EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils ILM 5 Award in Leadership and Management The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, May 2022 Edition Homes for Ukraine, latest regional data Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (Centre for Governance and Scrutiny Briefing) EMC Regional Pay Consultation Briefing - 21 June EMC Events, including Introduction to Neurodiversity, 22 June 2022  The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from here EMC Policy Brief - 10 June 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, May 2022 Edition Homes for Ukraine, latest regional data Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (Centre for Governance and Scrutiny Briefing) EMC Regional Pay Consultation Briefing - 21 June EMC Events, including Introduction to Neurodiversity, 22 June 2022  The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from here EMC Policy Brief - 10 June 2022

The latest regional data on Homes for Ukraine.  On this data, visas issued and arrivals continue to trend at around +200 per week. Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: Visa data by country, upper and lower tier local authority - information available from here.  Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) visa data - information available from here. Data for the East Midlands Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship...

The latest regional data on Homes for Ukraine.  On this data, visas issued and arrivals continue to trend at around +200 per week. Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: Visa data by country, upper and lower tier local authority - information available from here.  Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) visa data - information available from here. Data for the East Midlands Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Funding for Garden communities Communications and Marketing Specialist - East Midlands Councils Business Rates Review - Information giving the latest position on the Business Rates Review. EMC Events, including Introduction to Neurodiversity, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief can be found here - EMC Policy Brief - 27 May 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Funding for Garden communities Communications and Marketing Specialist - East Midlands Councils Business Rates Review - Information giving the latest position on the Business Rates Review. EMC Events, including Introduction to Neurodiversity, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief can be found here - EMC Policy Brief - 27 May 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Regional Pay Consultation Briefing - 21 June Communications and Marketing Specialist - East Midlands Councils Homes for Ukraine: new guidance published for organisations and businesses Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England Cyber Security workshop for Councillors in the East Midlands EMC Events, including Chairing Hybrid Meetings workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Regional Pay Consultation Briefing - 21 June Communications and Marketing Specialist - East Midlands Councils Homes for Ukraine: new guidance published for organisations and businesses Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England Cyber Security workshop for Councillors in the East Midlands EMC Events, including Chairing Hybrid Meetings workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Planning aspects of Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: EMC Briefing Note East Midlands Councils (EMC) Nomination Process UK2070 Commission announcement, UK Integrated Rail Plan Inquiry Derby City Council's children's services are officially ‘Outstanding’ EMC Events, including Chairing Hybrid Meetings workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Planning aspects of Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: EMC Briefing Note East Midlands Councils (EMC) Nomination Process UK2070 Commission announcement, UK Integrated Rail Plan Inquiry Derby City Council's children's services are officially ‘Outstanding’ EMC Events, including Chairing Hybrid Meetings workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available...

Summary The Bill moves away from some of the more radical reforms proposed in the Planning White Paper and instead focuses on measures which aim to make the ‘spatial’ elements of local plans easier and quicker to develop, strengthen their status in decision making and provide LPAs with more effective implementation tools. Centrally determined housing targets have been dropped. However, the White Paper’s emphasis on digitalisation remains, as does the proposal for a set of...

Summary The Bill moves away from some of the more radical reforms proposed in the Planning White Paper and instead focuses on measures which aim to make the ‘spatial’ elements of local plans easier and quicker to develop, strengthen their status in decision making and provide LPAs with more effective implementation tools. Centrally determined housing targets have been dropped. However, the White Paper’s emphasis on digitalisation remains, as does the proposal for a set of...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Local Authority Election Results Awards news, including; PPMA Awards, shortlists for MJ Awards and LGC Awards Cyber Security workshop for Councillors in the East Midlands   High Speed Rail 2: An overview - The House of Commons Library EMC Events, including Chairing Hybrid Meetings workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from here EMC Policy Brief - 6 May 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Local Authority Election Results Awards news, including; PPMA Awards, shortlists for MJ Awards and LGC Awards Cyber Security workshop for Councillors in the East Midlands   High Speed Rail 2: An overview - The House of Commons Library EMC Events, including Chairing Hybrid Meetings workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from here EMC Policy Brief - 6 May 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, April 2022 Edition East Midlands Councils (EMC) Nomination Process Midlands Connect Rural Mobility Conference, Monday 20 June 2022, Melton Mowbray Derby’s bid to host the headquarters of Great British Railways, Westminster Hall debate EMC Events, including Public Speaking and Media Communication Skills workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the Policy Brief is available from here The latest edition...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, April 2022 Edition East Midlands Councils (EMC) Nomination Process Midlands Connect Rural Mobility Conference, Monday 20 June 2022, Melton Mowbray Derby’s bid to host the headquarters of Great British Railways, Westminster Hall debate EMC Events, including Public Speaking and Media Communication Skills workshop, 22 June 2022 The latest edition of the Policy Brief is available from here The latest edition...