DanRobinson published Nottinghamshire devolution deal on hold after council delays...

Erewash Borough Council has denied claims it is putting an East Midlands devolution deal in jeopardy despite failing to sign off its end of the agreement. Leader Chris Corbett said councillors wanted to know "all the facts" before committing to a combined authority, which would transfer more powers from the government to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire councils. The deal, which could unlock up to £50 million a year for the local economy, was due to be signed off by the end of...