East Midlands

The fastest growing region in England, the East Midlands is tackling issues including housing growth, regeneration and renewal.

The East Midlands region comprises the counties of Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire. The region is predominantly rural in character with 88 per cent rural land, including the Peak District National Park, but it also features urban areas and three major cities. The East Midlands includes areas of deprivation and places which are experiencing economic restructuring, such as the former coalfield communities.

The southern sub-area of the East Midlands is part of the Milton Keynes South Midland (MKSM) Growth Area, where large scale housing growth is planned.

Our priorities

Our priorities for the East Midlands are to:

balance the diverse needs of the region, making an impact in intervention areas and maintaining the housing supply in other areas
develop and strengthen partnerships with local authorities to support the comprehensive assessment of investment and infrastructure needs, as well as the sharing of skills and knowledge, to help create sustainable communities.
unlock new land for housing, develop key brownfield sites and regenerate towns and cities
maintain a strong investment programme to support quality, design and environmental standards and encourage the development of new schemes for affordable housing.

Our activities

Our current activities in the East Midlands include:

contributing to the growth plans for Northamptonshire as part of MKSM, and the Growth Points of Three Cities, Lincoln, Grantham, Newark and Gainsborough
supporting housing renewal schemes in identified areas by helping to rebalance tenure, contributing to place and shaping partnerships with local authorities and other key stakeholders.
developing targeted interventions to transform under-performing areas into sustainable vibrant communities.

Regional Investment Statement data

The National Affordable Housing Programme (NAHP) funding is allocated through a process of continuous market engagement. Our quarterly regional investment statements set out the proportion of this funding that has been allocated for each region.

The HCA Employment Working Group

To help developers hoping to receive funding from the HCA to deliver their commitments to the employment and skills agenda, the East Midlands region has set up an Employment Working Group to provide support for offering apprenticeships and job opportunities, and offer advice on employing individuals from more challenging but rewarding groups. The contacts provide a single point of reference to provide support in developing Employer Statements and their subsequent Employment Plans.

Contact details

Margaret Allen
Regional Director – East Midlands

Nottingham office
Government Office for the East Midlands
Stanley Place
Talbot St
Nottingham
NG1 5GG

Corby office
1st Floor
Exchange Court
Central Business Park
Cottingham Road
Corby
NN17 1TY

Looking for the East Midlands office locations? You can find them on the HCA office page.

Last updated: 11 March 2010