The work of the Regional Assembly is based around its 3 roles; Regional Planning Body, co-ordination and integration of regional strategies and, scrutinising the work of the East Midlands Development Agency (emda). The Regional Assembly also provides the governance arrangements for the Regional Improvement & Efficiency Partnership (RIEP).

This section of the website details the work we do in those areas. Click on the headings to find out more about each area of work.

Housing, Planning & Transport
As the regional planning body, the Assembly advises the Government on strategic land use planning and transport issues and has responsibility for the preparation and review of the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), which includes the Regional Transport Strategy, taking into account the views of local authorities, organisations and residents. The Board also has the responsibility for developing the Regional Housing Strategy. It also provides the strategic focus for integrating the development and delivery of regional strategy and partnership working under the overarching framework of the Integrated Regional Strategy.

Scrutiny
The Regional Development Agencies' Act 1998 which established Regional Development Agencies and Regional Assemblies, gave Assemblies the role of scrutinising their RDA. EMRA’s scrutiny function focuses on supporting the development and delivery of the Regional Economic Strategy (RES).

Regional Improvement & Efficiency Partnership
The East Midlands RIEP is a new partnership formed from the merging of the East Midlands Centre of Excellence (EMCE) and the East Midlands Improvement Partnership (EMIP). The RIEP Board oversees the operation of the East Midlands RIEP.