Business leaders to champion local economy as Hull and East Yorkshire devolution moves one step closer 6th November 2024 The economic boost to be delivered by devolution has moved another step closer as council leaders have brought 22 business leaders together to form Hull and East Yorkshire’s new Business Board. They will support and advise the development of the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s economic priorities, including delivery of a £400 million […] Read more Business Devolution News Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionMayoral Combined Authority
Leaders welcome news of devolution deal sign off 19th September 2024 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 and means that Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution deal will […] Read more Business Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionThomas Martin
Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State 27th March 2024 Hull and East Riding Unitary Leaders Board has today approved the submission of Hull and East Yorkshire’s Devolution Proposal to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Over 5,800 people shared their views and feedback on the proposals during an eight-week consultation, giving broad support for devolution to Hull and East Yorkshire. […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Jackie DadDevolutionHull and East Yorkshire Unitary Leaders Board
Devolution: Consultation results announced 15th March 2024 The findings of the public consultation for the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal have been welcomed by the leaders of both councils. Cllrs Mike Ross and Anne Handley, leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council respectively, were presented with the findings today, Thursday 14 March. The eight-week consultation saw thousands […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Unitary Leaders’ Board
Leaders say ‘thank you’ as thousands have their say on devolution 28th February 2024 The public consultation for Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution proposals has now ended and leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have thanked all those who have given their views. More than 4,600 people who live or work in Hull and East Yorkshire have had their say during the eight-week public […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Unitary Leaders' Board
Students quiz leaders about devolution as consultation enters final week 21st February 2024 With only one week to go in the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution consultation, council leaders have been talking to young people at Bishop Burton College about what devolution could mean for their future. Students were invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull […] Read more Devolution Education and Learning News Regeneration Bill MeredithBishop Burton CollegeCllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolution
Devolution: Council leaders talk transport at Hull Paragon Interchange 9th February 2024 The region’s council leaders have been talking to passengers at Hull Paragon Interchange about the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal and the benefits it could bring for transport. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, were taking part in the latest public […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull Paragon Interchange