The plans are being funded with £1.14 billion of Government investment
Plans to give Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire more independence have reached a "milestone" moment as the £1.14 billion proposals become law. A new authority will see local leaders being given huge powers across transport, planning and education that are currently held by central government.
But the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill has now been granted royal assent, meaning it has completed its passage through Parliament. Leaders say this now means that the devolution plans are "definitely happening", though the four councils that originally signed the deal still have to formally approve moving forward.The decision on this from Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council is due by the end of the year.
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