Derby and Nottingham together as urban areas are home to over one million people, making one of the most important urban areas in the UK and a top 30 European population centre.

The Derby Nottingham Metro Strategy sets out how, by working closely together in key areas, the two cities can fulfil their potential to drive the jobs and prosperity that will fuel the Midlands as an engine for UK economic growth. BY 2030, WE WANT DERBY AND NOTTINGHAM TO:

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be internationally recognised as a vibrant, creative urban centre offering a great modern city lifestyle to its citizens and visitors

be renowned for producing world-class ideas, products and people with a leading voice in the UK and at Westminster

have a recognised identity across the world, known for the quality of its international relationships, with a passion for exchanging ideas and open for trade be seen as an efficient provider of high quality, resilient public services.

WHAT WILL THE DERBY NOTTINGHAM METRO STRATEGY DO FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS? People in Derby and Nottingham are proud of and loyal to their individual cities. The Derby and Nottingham Metro Strategy is not about diluting local identity, it’s about the two cities collaborating in key areas to benefit local people, business and visitors.

Consultation carried out on the Strategy last year showed that the vast majority of people thought working together was a good idea for the two cities and councils but they wanted to know how it would benefit them.

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A joint leisure and cultural programme, using our combined strength to attract great shows, festivals and sporting events, bringing varied and vibrant entertainment to our city venues, squares and streets for residents and visitors.

An Event Travel Fare so Derby and Nottingham residents can get travel discounts between the two cities on production of a ticket for some of the events in our joint programme. We have worked with local transport partner Trent Barton to set this up but we hope this is only the start.

A Metro Biodiversity Action Programme with £3.8m from the European Regional Development Fund successfully secured to support a number of projects to increase biodiversity and help reduce flooding, including at Colwick Country Park and on the River Leen in Nottingham and at Burley and Cuttle Brooks and Duffield Road in Derby. All these schemes are seeking to make land more accessible and attractive for residents and visitors.

Sharing services between the two councils where we know we can make improvements, overcome barriers, be more efficient, generate income or make savings. Work is being carried out to better understand how each organisation works and where the best opportunities are.

We will work together only where it makes sense and we can show the benefit. Here are some things we are already working on:

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For more information:derby.gov.uk/metronottinghamcity.gov.uk/metro

For more information about the strategy and how you can get involved, search Derby Nottingham Metro on the derby.gov.uk or nottinghamcity.gov.uk sites or contact

verna.bayliss@derby.gov.uk or

peter.davies-bright@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

To have your say on the Derby Nottingham Metro Vision go to www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/consultation or visit www.derby.gov.uk/yourcityyoursay

Playing our part in a bigger picture Derby & Nottingham are all about city life, but we know people enjoy taking time out and our residents enjoy the unique market towns and picturesque villages in our neighbouring counties and access to nature and open spaces in the Peak District National Park and Sherwood Forest. The close proximity of rural and city living provides mutual benefits, giving access to rich and diverse experiences for residents, employees and visitors.

This strategy is the urban expression of the total capacity for economic growth across the collective area of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby & Nottingham. Our cities are the urban heart of this collaboration; strengthening our joint approach we will contribute more to our shared ambitions for growth across the region and make a significant contribution to the wider economic goals of the Midlands Engine and the UK.

How we will deliver our strategyWe will agree a range of actions to help us move towards our 2030 vision and meet our four Big Ambitions. We will agree how to measure the impact of these actions and our strategy and publish these regularly to show you how we are progressing.