The creation of an elected Mayor for The East Riding and Hull took a step forwards yesterday as East Riding Councillors voted to back the proposed devolution plan.
If the plan also gets the backing of Hull City Council next month, it will then be sent to parliament for approval.
Councillor Steve Gallant says East Yorkshire needs the new powers and money.
The plan would see the creation of a new "combined authority" for Hull and the East Riding which would be led by an elected mayor, it will get powers and money from Westminster.
East Yorkshire is the only part of Yorkshire not to have a devolution deal in place.
Bridlington South Councillor Andy Walker says that's been causing problems, with investment cash being channelled to other areas.
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced that the Government was minded to enter into a Devolution Deal with Hull and East Yorkshire on the 22 November 2023, under which the region would benefit from 31 significant new Government investment funds to spend on local priorities to produce growth, together with a range of devolved powers.
Following publication, the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils agreed on the 21 December 2023 to publish their Proposals for devolution and complete a statutory consultation. The consultation ran between the 2 January and 27 February 2024, over an eight-week period.
On 27 March 2023, at the Hull and East Riding Unitary Leaders’ Board, the Leaders considered the responses to the consultation and agreed to submit the final Proposal to the Secretary of State for his consideration and agreement so that the necessary legislation could be put in place.
On 8th May 2024 the Secretary of State confirmed that the Hull and East Yorkshire Proposal had met the statutory tests, namely that it is "likely to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of some or all of the people who live or work in the area".
Councillor Richard Meredith is one of those backing the creation of the new combined authority, he says it makes sense for Hull and the East Riding to work together on some key issues.
Hull City Council will be voting on the plan at a meeting on June 6th, if they also back the proposal then it will be sent to parliament for final approval.
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