Sneak a peek in this week's EG: East Midlands...

This week's East Midlands Focus is bursting at the seams with the latest news and views from the region. Here's a quick snapshot of what's inside tomorrow's magazine... 

Profile:  I talk to Derby City Council's new chief executive Adam Wilkinson to find out more about his plans to review urban regeneration in the city and the council's rationalisation proposals. Wilkinson has already started to shake things up in Derby and is also reviewing the council's partnerships with organisations such as Derby Cityscape and Marketing Derby. He excusively reveals his hopes for the city... 

Nottingham Offices & Retail: Kurt Jacobs takes a look at the city's office market including the slow pace of development there. Which some say is surprising considering the pent up demand among professionals in ageing properties - many of whom would gladly move to to new premises.However, the log jam in office development may soon unblock. While, South Reef continues to be the only new grade A space to complete this year. Meanwhile, the city's retail market is also suffering from a lack of development...

Leicester and Derby Offices and Retail:  I examine both markets where prelets will be key to unlocking new development. This year is likely to see the completion of Derby's highly successsful Pride Park business park as development space there dries up. A change in focus back to the city centre for the office market is on the cards. Meanwhile, a funding announcement on Leicester's 300,000 sq ft proposed business quarter around the station is due imminently. And both cities prime retail pitches are fighting back against new major developments opening their doors.

Northamptonshire: EG's Daniel Cunningham examines Northampton's ambitious proposals to transform the market town into a market city the size of nearby Leicester. Will this vision encourage long awaited regeneration?

Lincolnshire: Uncertainty hangs over two schemes in Lincoln. Daniel Cunningham considers both schemes and their futures...

Case study - Chesterfield Waterside: Melanie Smith visits the 40 acre Derbyshire site on which ambitious £300m regeneration plans are proposed. But with land values low, is now the best time to go ahead?

And if that's not enough for you, this week's Focus also goes to the Home Counties and takes a look at Hertforshire.