Claire Ward marked her first official day in office by signing a mayoral declaration at Bolsover Castle
The new East Midlands Mayor says she and others may have to look again at the current plan for the Broad Marsh to understand why the project is not moving forward. Claire Ward , who won the East Midlands Mayor election on May 2 for Labour, also indicated that her powers may be limited when it comes to moving projects, such as Nottingham's former Debenhams site, forwards - saying she has to be "realistic.
"We've got to start by understanding where the blockages are, what the problems are, what it really needs, whether the vision for it is right. We need to bring all the partners together and understand the main reason why it hasn't had the funding that is needed to be able to take it forward." Ms Ward's husband and Mark Rogers, the interim chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, were among those attending the signing of the mayoral declaration. It was Mr Rogers who suggested in an interview with Nottinghamshire Live that the Broad Marsh may not be a priority for the East Midlands Mayor.
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