Nottingham Post published Elected mayor for East Midlands could be worth £1.5bn

VOTERS in Nottingham may soon be choosing an elected mayor for the East Midlands – as part of devolution plans that could bring an extra £1.5bn to the region.Three years ago locals rejected an elected mayor in Nottingham. Now 19 councils from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are negotiating with Government ministers to bring more powers and money to the East Midlands.And as part of their proposed devolution deal, they have agreed with the Chancellor George Osborne to have an...