In 2005, the Government announced the New Growth Points Initiative to support local communities wishing to pursue large scale, sustainable growth including housing.

29 New Growth Points were identified in 2006 through a bidding process. The 3 Cities & 3 Counties (6 C’s) Growth Point is the largest and most complex of these. Encompassing Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and their respective counties, it aims to deliver 163,000 homes by 2026, an increase of 23% on the 2003 baseline.

In 2007, growth point areas were invited to submit programmes of development relating to infrastructure vital for the early delivery of housing growth.

The 2007 Programme of Development  - 292Kb for the 6 C’s can be viewed here along with Appendix One  - 2Mb relating specifically to the Derby Housing Market Area (HMA) which as well as the City of Derby, covers the surrounding districts of Amber Valley and South Derbyshire.

Last year, the Derby HMA was allocated funding amounting to £2.59 million capital and £350,000 revenue. £1.5 million capital was designated to Derby City for public realm improvements, affordable housing and open space.

Earlier this year, the government published a consultation paper on the future of Growth Point funding. This document includes a requirement for Growth Point areas to submit a refresh of their Programmes of Development for 2008-2011.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Rob Salmon by telephone on 01332 255020 minicom 01332 256666, by post to Derby City Council, Regeneration & Communuity, Roman House, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1XB or by e-mailing rob.salmon@derby.gov.uk

Updated 14 July 2008