More than £33 million has been confirmed for improving road and bus links across Nottinghamshire.
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) met on Monday, March 10, to discuss investment in major transport projects across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The meeting of the group’s board discussed how much money will be invested into transport across the East Midlands.
Out of a £21 million regional Bus Grant, £4.9 million will be invested in Nottingham City and £5.4 million will be invested into Nottinghamshire County Council.
Nottinghamshire county will get funding for carriageways, footways, drainage and road markings for overall improvements of transport networks across the county.
The rest of the funds will be allocated to other projects in the county, documents say.
The Bus Services Grant will improve the reliability of bus services, providing better facilities and information for passengers.
It will also help the move to fully zero emission bus fleets and support the development of and connectivity to the region’s growth zones.
Funding will also go towards road surface improvements, such as fixing potholes and improving roads.
Councillor Sam Smith (Con), leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, questioned when the council would receive the funds to carry on its projects.
He said : “It’s great to see this huge investment coming forward into what is the number one priority, so its good to be cracking on with that.
“Nottinghamshire County Council have a pipeline of projects ready to go and spend the money.
“We’re gearing up our supply chains, but we just need confirmation of when we will actually get the money.
“Some guidance on when the formal notice of when that money will be sent to us would be really helpful.
“There’s lots of roads in Nottinghamshire that need it.”
The EMCCA is the new regional body led by elected Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward (Lab) in charge of powers and funding devolved from Government to try to speed up growth in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Councillors voted to move the recommendations forward.
