This week: fighting to save train-making in Derby; Leicestershire families see a cut in funds for children with special educational needs & fair play in football? Politicians back Forest & Leicester’s points deduction protests. BBC1, 10am. Guests Mark Spencer & Louise Jones

On BBCpoliticseastmidlands this Sunday, we look at changes to childcare, as working parents of 2 yr-olds can access 15hrs of free funding from April, part of a wider govt offer.

But there are calls to drop the term ‘free’ - as providers say they’re underfunded. More on BBC1, Sun, 10am

This week: the challenges facing women in business; working parents react to plans for an increase in free childcare & could Nottingham Castle go up for sale as the council looks to balance its books? With guests Deborah Taylor & Samantha Niblett, BBC1, Sunday, 10am

On today's show: the campaign to boost measles vaccinations in Leicester; the Derbyshire pensioner with cerebral palsy facing a £900 a month rise in care costs, & budget reaction from the East Mids. Guests Heather Wheeler MP & Michael Payne for Gedling🌹 . BBC1, 10 am.

This week: What next for Ashfield MP, Lee Anderson, after party suspension; Nott’m City Council prepares cost-cutting budget + a special report as 40 years on from miners’ strike, a working & a striking miner meet. Guests, ⁦Tom Randall, MP for Gedling ⁩& ⁦@AlexNorrisNN⁩. BBC1, 10am

A special show today as Tony Roe leaves the BBC after 40 years. Plus Alberto Costa MP campaigns against parole for a double child-killer, commissioners take over Nottingham City Coun & East Mids MPs want more spending on investment. With Catherine Atkinson for Derby North & Alberto Costa MP BBC1, 10am

On this week’s show; Brendan Clarke-Smith MP & Toby Perkins MP are our guests as we look at how rough sleeping in Nottm has almost doubled in a year, the plans for 4,500 homes in NW Leices facing strong local opposition & a call for more protection for the Peak District. BBC1, 10 am

This week: the growing problem of children being recruited by “county lines” criminal gangs, the danger to democracy from abuse and intimidation of politicians & the Leicestershire pub saved by the locals. With studio guests guests Nigel Mills MP & Lilian Greenwood . Sun, BBC1, 10am

On the show this week we’re joined by Lilian Greenwood to discuss the lessons that need to be from the fatal Nottingham attacks. Studio guests Alicia Kearns MP & Michael Mullaney 🔶 also talk local government funding & the problems facing high street shops. BBC1, Sun, 10am or on iplayer.

We’re back for a new year with an election looming. This week Amanda Solloway MP & Dr. Jeevun Sandher tackle the Post Office scandal & look ahead to 2024. Plus, what to do about flooding? We’ll hear from residents in a Leicestershire village cut off by floods. BBC1, Sun, 10am

With ⁦🏹 My Nottingham⁩ facing big cuts what does it mean for those who rely on a community centre in Bulwell ? Community centres are under review. Part of the film for last ⁦BBCpoliticseastmidlands⁩ of the year on ⁦BBC iPlayer ⬇️

Really moving to film with volunteer host Jane, who has provided emergency accommodation for 89 young people facing homelessness in Nottingham. More on her story and the charity, Open Homes Nottingham, on why Nightstop is making a difference. BBCpoliticseastmidlands BBC East Midlands

It’s our last show before Christmas. Guests Mark Spencer & Lilian Greenwood debate where the cuts will fall in Nottm City Council’s cash-crisis, the rural constituency that will soon have no banks at all & the brass band facing closure due to a lack of funds. Sunday, BBC1, 10am

This week: a Westminster lobby raises plight of train-maker Alstom; inside the QMC as dozens of patients wait on trolleys in corridors & the UK’s most notorious ford shuts after becoming an internet sensation. Guests, housing minister Lee Rowley & Catherine Atkinson for Derby North. BBC1, 10am

This week; blind and partially-sighted campaigners want action on escooters, we’re at Belton House to see the problems climate change is causing the National Trust & East Mids reaction to the Autumn Statement. With guests Ruth Edwards MP & Michael Payne for Gedling🌹 . BBC1, Sun, 10am.

This week - the PM visits two of our red wall seats; the threat to 1,300 train-making jobs; local authorities face a cash crisis & good news for birds - a record year for berries, but are we doing enough to save woodlands? With guests Brendan Clarke-Smith MP & Natalie Fleet , BBC1, 10am

This week; the winter pressures facing our hospitals, after the floods, residents want more help in the future & sixth formers celebrate new qualifications but colleges call for extra funding to cope with the workload. Guests Pauline Latham OBE MP & Toby Perkins MP BBC1, 10am.

This week; two East Mids cities amongst the bottom five for poverty, businesses and politicians tell government to get on with electrifying the Midland Mainline. Plus celebrating Black History Month. With guests Nigel Mills MP, Juliet Campbell for Broxtowe & Merlita Bryan . BBC 1 at 10am.

We are live this morning BBCpoliticseastmidlands at 10am. Join me & guests Mark Spencer & Dame Margaret Beckett.

We’ll have the latest on the flooding that has hit large parts of the region, the families fighting for an EHCP for their children and bus services. All at 10am

This week; guests Brendan Clarke-Smith MP & @AlexNorrisNN on nimbies v yimbies - the rows over building new homes in the countryside; rising costs pushing up the price of school meals & tales from conference as Tony Roe walks 84 miles covering this year’s party get-togethers. BBC1, 10 am