Further education is at the heart of the East Midlands devolution deal

The new deal means working closely with education providers to create new career pathways, writes Ben Bradley

On the 30 August, a historic devolution deal worth an initial £1.14 billion in extra investment was signed by Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Derby, Derbyshire and the government.

This historic deal is a golden opportunity for our region.

For the first time, we’ve brought local leaders together with a shared vision and a united voice, and the work we’ve put in is being rewarded.