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The East Midlands is one of the nine official regions of England, containing six main geographical areas:
- Derbyshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Lincolnshire
- Rutland
- Leicestershire
- Northamptonshire
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The East Midlands
Information about Derbyshire
Derbyshire is in the centre of England and has a population of around 780,000.
Derbyshire is a place of geographical and social contrasts. It has several heavily built-up areas and large, sparsely populated rural areas much of which is within the Peak District National Park.
There are 10 district and borough councils in Derbyshire, including Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, South Derbyshire, Derby City and Peak District National Park.
The M1 motorway and railway links provide good north to south communications in the east of the county.
Derby City Council
Derbyshire County Council
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
Visit Derbyshire
The East Midlands
Information about Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is a county in the East Midlands region of England which includes the districts of Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, and Rushcliffe. In 2017, the county was estimated to have a population of over 800,000.
The county is served by two railway lines, the Midland Main Line, which links London to Sheffield via Nottingham and the East Coast Main Line from London to Doncaster, Leeds, York, Newcastle upon Tyne. The M1 motorway runs through the county, connecting Nottingham to London, Leeds, and Leicester by road.
The closest airports are East Midlands Airport and Doncaster Sheffield Airport. As well as local bus services throughout the county, Nottingham and its suburbs have a tram system, Nottingham Express Transit (NET).
Nottingham City Council
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
Nottinghamshire County Council
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Visit Nottinghamshire
The East Midlands
Information about Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a county in the East Midlands of England with a population of around 750,000.
The county is split into the two unitary authorities of North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.
It is the southernmost county in the East Midlands region and apart from the county town of Northampton, other major population centres include Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry.
North Northamptonshire Council
https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
West Northamptonshire Council
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/
Visit Northamptonshire
The East Midlands
Information about Rutland
Rutland is England’s smallest, and one of the country’s most beautiful counties.
Bordering Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Rutland is home to the market towns of Oakham and Uppingham, as well as Rutland Water, a large artificial reservoir that is an important nature reserve for the region.
The total population of the county is 41,000.
Rutland County Council
Visit Rutland
The East Midlands
Information about Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a county within the East Midlands which is made up of the following districts and boroughs: Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth and Melton.
Leicestershire takes its name from the city of Leicester located at its centre. With a population of more than 300,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the tenth largest in the country.
Leicester is connected by the M1 motorway and East Midlands Airport.
Leicester City Council
Leicestershire County Council
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/
Visit Leicester
The East Midlands
Information about Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the East Midlands of England, with a long coastline on the North Sea to the east.
The population of Lincolnshire is under 1 million people, 97,000 of which live in the City of Lincoln. The county is mainly rural with limited transport links.
Lincolnshire County Council
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
Visit Lincolnshire
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We’re excited to launch HKBNO Connect - a brand new monthly newsletter sharing the latest national and regional updates for those supporting Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders across the East Midlands.
In this edition:
➡️Career Coaching available for HKBNO in the East Midlands
➡️Updates from our funded partners including:
🗣The wonderful conversation club run by Derby HK CIC
✨The latest from the Transform Fusion Welcome Project
🏸Upcoming activities with ReachDerby.HK 香港人小組 Building Bridges project
👩🎓And the incredible work from Flying Cow's TESL Volunteer programme
➡️As well as some recent activities including:
🏆Nottingham's third annual Mahjong Competition hosted by HongKong Notts 諾思港
⚽️And the incredible Robin Hood Cub organised by Grant Sports
Read our June edition here: hkbno.emcouncils.gov.uk/hkbno-connect/
移民白皮書
我們明白，英國政府最近發布的《移民白皮書》可能會引起持有 BN(O) 簽證的在英港人，以及有意申請來英人士的關注。
此文件目前屬於英國內政部的提案，政府將於今年稍後時間展開全面諮詢，屆時您將有機會表達意見。我們將在諮詢開始時分享相關資訊，並鼓勵您作出回應。英國政府希望了解這些擬議變更可能對您及家人造成的影響。
目前我們尚未掌握更多詳情，如有最新消息，我們將盡快通知大家。
𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿
We understand that the recent publication of this paper will be a cause for concern for Hong Kong BN(O) Visa holders in the UK, and also those considering making an application to come to the UK.
This is currently a Home Office proposal, and there will be a full consultation later in the year giving you the opportunity to have your say. We will share this consultation when it is available, and we will encourage you to respond. The UK Government will be keen to hear how these proposed changes may affect you and your family.
We have no further information on this currently but will advise when we receive an update.
持 𝗕𝗡𝗢 簽證港人職涯輔導活動
歡迎即場參與，與我們的招聘專家面談，了解他們如何協助您尋找工作機會或在現有行業中更進一步。
我們的職涯教練能為您提供什麼支援？
➡️一對一個人化職業輔導，助您實現職涯目標
➡️協助您了解英國的招聘流程
➡️針對您的個別需要提供專屬支援
📆日期：2025 年 6 月 24 日（星期二）
🕰時間：上午 10 時至中午 12 時
📍地點：Bingham Arena, Mercia Court, Chapel Lane, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8QX
立即報名參加
報名請聯繫：hkbno@emcouncils.gov.uk.
請注意：只限持有效 BNO 簽證並現居東密德蘭地區的的港人參與。
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𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗞𝗕𝗡𝗢
Come to our drop-in session with to speak with our recruitment specialists and find out more about how they can support you to find work or progress within your current field.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
➡️Organise personalised 1-1 coaching to help you achieve your career goals and aspirations
➡️Help you understand the UK recruitment process
➡️Tailored support for your individual needs
📆Tuesday 24 June
🕰10am - 12pm
📍Bingham Arena, Mercia Court, Chapel Lane, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8QX
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱:
To register to attend, contact hkbno@emcouncils.gov.uk.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗛𝗞𝗕𝗡𝗢 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.
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