Mayor of the East Midlands30 Sep 2024Mayor backs junk food ad ban on public transportThe East Midlands mayor is expected to follow other regions once she is given the powers needed.30 Sep 2024Derby12 May 2024Mayor makes council tax pledge for first termClaire Ward has the power to introduce a precept to fund different projects.12 May 2024England7 May 2024Mayor's drive to highlight region's 'fantastic gems'Claire Ward has signed the official document to become the first ever mayor of the East Midlands.7 May 2024Derby3 May 2024Claire Ward elected as first East Midlands mayorThe new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.3 May 2024Derby1 May 2024What can the East Midlands mayor do for transport?A think-tank says the new mayor will have a number of options to overhaul public transport.1 May 2024Derby26 Apr 2024What we learned from the East Midlands mayor debateSix candidates came together for a debate ahead of the East Midlands mayoral election.26 Apr 2024Derby22 Apr 2024East Midlands mayoral candidate: Alan GravesReform UK's Alan Graves wants to abolish the East Midlands mayoral role.22 Apr 2024Derby22 Apr 2024East Midlands mayoral candidate: Claire WardClaire Ward is a former MP and served under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.22 Apr 2024Derby22 Apr 2024East Midlands mayoral candidate: Frank Adlington-StringerFrank Adlington-Stringer is the youngest candidate in the race for East Midlands mayor.22 Apr 2024Derby