East Midlands Mayor Pushes for Road Funding | Nottingham News

The East Midlands Mayor is rallying regional leaders to demand a major rethink on canceled road projects, especially the A46 Newark Bypass — scrapped to fund defense spending — and is forging a new alliance with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to secure vital investment. Business leaders are backing the push, arguing the region’s infrastructure needs are being ignored, while officials highlight Burnham’s support for local control. With unified pressure from MPs, councils, and industry, the Mayor is betting on collaboration to turn the tide and fuel the region’s future growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39313f05ea794245