Ratcliffe Site Prepares for AI Future | Nottingham News

Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s massive power station site, shuttered in 2024, is being demolished—though not until 2030—while parts like the old coal yard could be ready as early as 2028. This is a key piece of the East Midlands Freeport’s strategy to lure big businesses and create thousands of jobs, especially as AI demand surges and the site offers prime power and water access. CEO Tom Newman-Taylor is pushing to have companies on site by September 2031 to qualify for tax breaks, while also tackling transport challenges and lobbying for extended deadlines to ease investor concerns. It’s a long-term play, but the economic upside is huge. 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/31762c5d1d7d3b0a