Hull and East Riding leaders welcome Devolution deal sign-off
Cllr Mike Ross and Cllr Anne Handley, leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire 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 agreement was signed today (Thursday 19th September) and means that Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution deal will progress through the next steps towards a mayoral election in May 2025.
The deal will give local leaders have 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.
For the full press release, please visit https://news.hull.gov.uk/19/09/2024/leaders-welcome-news-of-devolution-deal-sign-off/
