The agreement has been signed today and means that Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution deal will progress through the next steps towards a mayoral election in May 2025.
Cllr Anne Handley and Cllr Mike Ross leaders of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council respectively, have welcomed the news that creation of Hull and East Yorkshire’s Mayoral Combined Authority has been signed off by the government.
The deal will give local leaders the power to make decisions in areas such as transport, adult education, and housing, boosting economic growth and opportunity.
The announcement was made by Jim McMahon, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, who, in his letter confirming agreement to the deal, recognised the work that is being done to grow relationships between Hull and the East Riding and Greater Lincolnshire, which has also had its devolution deal accepted.
Cllr Handley, said:
“We’re delighted that the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal has been approved.
“This will be a fantastic opportunity to unlock investment for the region and improve strategic collaboration between Hull and East Yorkshire council areas.
“The mayoralty will provide a strong voice for the East Yorkshire region and support communities and local businesses.”
Cllr Ross added:
“After years of being left out in the cold on devolution, the people of Hull and East Riding can now get the fair deal they deserve.
“This is a big step forward in unlocking huge investment into the city, achieved by the two local councils working together.
“This devolution deal was backed by residents and businesses right across our communities. I look forward to seeing it becoming a reality, including the mayoral election next May.”
Thomas Martin, chairman of the Hull and East Riding Business Engagement Board, said:
“Finally, the breakthrough that we in this region have been working towards for more than seven years.
“The politics and the economics have come together at last to create an exciting future for our region.
“I commend both local authority leaders for their courage and determination to make this happen, and I believe that investors will see our region fully open for business.
“This is another significant step on our journey towards economic regeneration, and I look forward to further progress on multiple fronts.”
In addition to Hull & East Yorkshire, the government has also signed agreements to establish a mayoral combined authority for Greater Lincolnshire as well as new country combined authorities in both Devon & Torbay and Lancashire.
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