This agreement sees Homes England formalise its partnership with the Mayoral Strategic Authority, providing a framework for the former to work with local leaders in the region.

Homes England is already working with EMCCA on several projects, such as the Broad Marsh site in Nottingham which will deliver 1,000 homes and 20,000 sq ft of retail, office and community space.

Elsewhere, the groups are developing Infinity Garden Village in Derbyshire with plans to construct 4,530 new homes and a 1,500-pupil secondary school.

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“By formalising our partnership with EMCCA, we are creating a powerful framework that will unlock the region’s potential for sustainable growth,” said Amy Rees, CEO at Homes England.

“Projects like Broad Marsh demonstrate what is possible when local knowledge meets national resources, and this [Strategic Place Partnership] will enable us to replicate that success across the East Midlands, delivering the homes and regeneration that the community deserves.”

Claire Ward, EMCCA mayor, added: “Our partnership with Homes England is a long-term investment in our future.

“Together, we are building an East Midlands that is vibrant, fair, and forward-looking — a place we can all be proud to call home.”