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: Promoting economic inclusivity 12th February 2024 Hull City Council is committed to promoting economic inclusivity and this is part of the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal. Promoting economic inclusivity could provide decent homes for all and economic opportunities for the most deprived communities. This could help to ensure the wider community benefits from and contributes to the growth and prosperity […] Read more Devolution Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionEmployment HubUKSPF
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
Devolution: Transport and rail electrification 5th February 2024 Improving transport links, in particular rail electrification, is a key component in Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution proposal. This includes a commitment to rail electrification and cutting trans-Pennine journey times. At the end of 2021, when the Integrated Rail Plan was published, Hull was excluded from rail electrification plans, but this proposal would bring improved […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoDevolutionNorthern Powerhouse RailRail electrification
Devolution: What is a Mayoral Combined Authority? 29th January 2024 The devolution proposals for Hull and East Yorkshire involves the creation of a Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) covering both authorities. Establishing an MCA is a formal, legal step, allowing closer working on key strategic priorities to improve the local economy. Creating an MCA could unlock significant long-term investment and secure key powers at a local […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration DevolutionMayoral Combined Authority
Still time to have your say as devolution consultation reaches halfway point 29th January 2024 People in Hull and the East Riding have just over a month to have their say on the devolution proposal for the region, as the consultation reaches the midway point. Thousands have already taken part in the public consultation on the proposal, which could determine the future of the area. The devolution proposal includes the […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration What's on Cllr Mike RossDevolutionPublic consultation
Devolution: Increasing productivity, jobs and skills 23rd January 2024 An assessment across many industries in Hull and East Yorkshire would show they have something to be proud of in terms of productivity and their levels of innovation. The region is home to world class research and development facilities, such as Reckitt’s global Research & Development HQ, the University of Hull’s Allam Medical building and […] Read more Business Devolution Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionHumber FreeportSiemens Gamesa
Devolution and budget on the menu at Hull Business Breakfast 22nd January 2024 Businesses in Hull can learn more about Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution proposals, as well as Hull City Council’s upcoming budget forecast, at a business breakfast in the Guildhall next month. Hull Business Breakfast will begin with a welcome from Hull City Council’s assistant director for economic development and regeneration, Alex Codd, before featuring an […] Read more Business Devolution News BudgetBusiness BreakfastDevolutionGuildhall
Devolution: Council announces citywide consultation events 16th January 2024 Residents of Hull will have the chance to give their views on the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposals in person after a series of consultation drop-in events have been announced. The first event is taking place this Thursday, 18 January, with residents able to visit sessions all over Hull across January and February, where […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionleisure centresThe Freedom Centre
