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Boost for region’s community energy projects as Government announces biggest ever investment into local power
A huge government investment into locally-owned clean energy projects has been welcomed by the Mayor of York and North and Yorkshire. David Skaith said the…
New Grow Yorkshire chair in bid to boost farm incomes
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has appointed a new chair to represent the region’s farming community in a bid to improve their finances.…
Combined Authority joins Road Safety Leaders at Northern Regional Road Safety Summit
Deputy Mayor Jo Coles joined more than eighty partners this week to strengthen collaboration and support safer roads across York and North Yorkshire and beyond. Leaders and road…
Mayor sets precepts to keep communities safe
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire precept proposals have been approved for both North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police to…
Mayor welcomes Harrogate College’s rebuild to boost skills and growth
Mayor David Skaith has been given a first look at work to create Harrogate College’s £22 million new campus. Continue Reading Mayor welcomes Harrogate College’s rebuild to…
Yorkshire Mayors get behind Men’s Mental Health Campaign
Yorkshire Mayors Tracy Brabin and Oliver Coppard back David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire’s Men’s Mental Health Campaign. In November 2025 Mayor David Skaith announced his plans to build a more…
Mayor sets out proposal to protect frontline policing and maintain crime reduction progress
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has set out his proposal for the 2026/27 Policing and Crime precept, designed to protect frontline services, maintain recent reductions in crime and ensure communities across…
Police Reform White Paper must make our communities safer – Deputy Mayor responds to Police Reform white paper
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, has welcomed the publication of the government’s policing white paper, highlighting the…
National Strategy will help us tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – can you help us deliver it?
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has met Rachael Maskell, York Central MP and Claire Douglas, City of…
York and North Yorkshire pushes for greater powers and funding flexibility
Photo: Mayor David SkaithAn application for Established Status, a move that would unlock greater flexibility and long-term funding certainty for the region, was endorsed by…
Mayor welcomes landmark investment in the North
Photo: Mayor David Skaith with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and MP Rachael Maskell at York Station with the signed Northern Powerhouse Rail compact. The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has secured funding for upgrades…
Mayor Launches £2.5million Great Ideas Fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has unveiled the region’s answer to Dragon’s Den, backing businesses with the new most ambitious support programme so far. Continue Reading Mayor…
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Boost for region’s community energy projects as Government announces biggest ever investment into local power
A huge government investment into locally-owned clean energy projects has been welcomed by the Mayor of York and North and Yorkshire. David Skaith said the ‘time had come to harness the region’s...
New Grow Yorkshire chair in bid to boost farm incomes
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has appointed a new chair to represent the region’s farming community in a bid to improve their finances. Jan Thornton, who was awarded an MBE for her services...
Combined Authority joins Road Safety Leaders at Northern Regional Road Safety Summit
Deputy Mayor Jo Coles joined more than eighty partners this week to strengthen collaboration and support safer roads across York and North Yorkshire and beyond. Leaders and road safety...
Mayor sets precepts to keep communities safe
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire precept proposals have been approved for both North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police to help keep communities safe across the...
Mayor welcomes Harrogate College’s rebuild to boost skills and growth
Mayor David Skaith has been given a first look at work to create Harrogate College’s £22m new campus. The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire inspected the groundworks for the development, which will...
Yorkshire Mayors get behind Men’s Mental Health Campaign
Yorkshire Mayors Tracy Brabin and Oliver Coppard back David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire’s Men’s Mental Health Campaign. In November 2025 Mayor David Skaith announced his plans to...
Mayor sets out proposal to protect frontline policing and maintain crime reduction progress
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has set out his proposal for the 2026/27 Policing and Crime precept, designed to protect frontline services, maintain recent reductions in crime and ensure...
Police Reform White Paper must make our communities safer – Deputy Mayor responds to Police Reform white paper
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, has welcomed the publication of the government’s policing white paper, highlighting the opportunity it presents to make...
National Strategy will help us tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – can you help us deliver it?
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has met Rachael Maskell, York Central MP and Claire Douglas, City of York Council Leader and staff and service users at...
York and North Yorkshire pushes for greater powers and funding flexibility
Photo: Mayor David SkaithAn application for Established Status, a move that would unlock greater flexibility and long-term funding certainty for the region, was endorsed by Members of the York and...
Mayor welcomes landmark investment in the North
Photo: Mayor David Skaith with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and MP Rachael Maskell at York Station with the signed Northern Powerhouse Rail compact. The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has...
Mayor Launches £2.5million Great Ideas Fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has unveiled Great Ideas, a new £2.5million programme as part of the Mayor’s Business Innovation Fund. Great Ideas will give businesses the ability to tap into...
White Rose Forest to plant 134 million trees
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith joined his West Yorkshire counterpart, Tracy Brabin to launch a plan which could see millions of trees planted across the region. The two mayors met for...
Residents and businesses urged to use new reporting system to report fraud and cyber crime
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority are urging residents and businesses to use a new national service, which launched this week, to report fraud or cybercrime. Report Fraud provides a clear...
Mayor publishes results of precept survey and proposed increase in fire budget for 2026-27
This week David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has submitted his proposal for the mayoral general precept for the fire and rescue service and also submitted the provisional police...
“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting driven by interest from the public.
On Friday 23 January, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public....
Mayor welcomes £45 billion Northern rail boost
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed a £45 billion commitment from the Government to invest in Northern Powerhouse Rail. Improvements to York’s railway station to boost capacity are...
Putting the WOW! into Malton’s High Street
Malton is shaping a more sustainable future for the high street through practical action and creative collaboration, proving how small place-based initiatives can encourage footfall and build...
Mayor Congratulates Region’s New Year Honours Recipients
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire joined with voices across the region to recognise the achievements of those recognised in the New Year Honours List. Leaders across business, health,...
Interfaith discussion highlights shared commitment to safety and cohesion
Last week, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime hosted a roundtable conversation about the challenges faced by faith communities...
Funding available to boost men’s mental wellbeing
Funding is available to support organisations to help build a mentally fit York and North Yorkshire. The £715,000 Men’s Mental Health Investment Fund is the latest stage of Mayor Skaith's...
Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. A total of £200,900 is available, with the aim of funding projects which will bring...
Tinsel Town Comes to Knaresborough
The bright lights came to Knaresborough last Friday as the town’s establishments opened their doors for the premiere of Tinsel Town. Tinsel Town, a Christmas movie starring Kiefer Sutherland, Rebel...
Movember partners with York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to support mental health professionals across the region
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is leading the way for men’s mental fitness with his behaviour change campaign, investment programme, and Movember partnership. 30 participants from...
New Facility Paves The Way For Skilled Jobs
Shepley Spring officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility on Friday, an investment that could lead to the creation of 70 new jobs in York and North Yorkshire. Formally a derelict employment...
New forum is shaping plans
Delegates had the chance to share their thoughts and ideas at the first York and North Yorkshire Good Work, Health and Skills Forum. Insights gathered from the forum will feed into the newly...
Free support helps employers build healthy and thriving workplaces
Free support is on offer to employers to help them create inclusive job opportunities. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a £1.1 million Employer Support Programme, offering a...
Strategy for a Sustainable Future approved
Our new Strategy for a Sustainable Future sets out how the region could achieve energy resilience, as well as improving the region’s environment, and move to a circular economy - a principal based...
Combined Authority takes first step toward better bus services
The Combined Authority has been awarded £564,000 to deliver one of the country’s first pilot programmes exploring how bus franchising could help rural and coastal communities. Bus franchising gives...
Open Letter to York and North Yorkshire’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, speaking at the launch of the Policy Lab at York St John University.Yesterday, as part of the Budget, the Chancellor announced a new power for...
Mayor Welcomes Visitor Levy Boost In Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith’s calls for the right to raise a levy which could raise more than £50 million a year. He also welcomed other budget...
York and North Yorkshire are leading the way in men’s mental fitness
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is leading the conversation for men’s mental fitness with his behaviour change campaign and £715,000 pot of funding. This comes as the next stage of...
New £10,000 Grants As Businesses Set Out On Export Missions
Photo : Shows Mayor David Skaith with Kirsty’s founder Kirsty Henshaw Businesses setting out on trade missions to Germany, Dubai Hong Kong and New York have urged others to tap into the Get...
New Policy Lab launched to help York and North Yorkshire thrive
Helping communities to thrive is at the heart of David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire’s vision for the region, making it a place of aspiration and ambition for all. To make this happen,...
Region’s first Active Travel Commissioner to shape safer streets and better journeys
The new Active Travel Commissioner for York and North Yorkshire will accelerate improvements to make the region a place where people feel safer and more confident to walk, wheel and cycle. Rhiannon...
Mayor Brings Power To Unlock Growth For Developers
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has brought the region’s power company to the table to unlock developments and create jobs. The York and North Yorkshire Development Forum has been held every...
Have your say on funding for police and fire and rescue services
Residents in York and North Yorkshire are being asked to share their views on next year’s council tax contributions – known as precepts – for police and fire services. Early next year, David Skaith,...
Heritage-Led Revival Brings Masham High Street Back to Life
Masham High Street is experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to Peculier™ Masham, supported by the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, overseen by Mayor David Skaith. The initiative...
Hundreds of courses available for adults
Hundreds of courses are being made available for adults across York and North Yorkshire. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has commissioned 22 training providers to deliver learning as...
New Northern Cluster Aiming To Shape UK’s Bio-Industrial Future
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Tees Valley Combined Authority, the University of York and Teesside University have announced a partnership which aims to create around 5,000 skilled...
“Your Fire Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting driven by interest from the public.
On Thursday 20 November, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be held to account on behalf of the...
New website connects businesses with schools and colleges
Employers across York and North Yorkshire are encouraged to register for a free and easy-to-use online platform that connects them directly with local schools and colleges. The York and North...
Further funding and new services for employment programme
A £10 million programme to help people back into employment has been extended in York and North Yorkshire. The region’s Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer had initially been...
More affordable homes on way for York and North Yorkshire
More than £7million in Government money has been allocated to York and North Yorkshire to help fund the construction of nearly 300 homes on previously used land. The Ministry of Housing, Communities...
Mayor David Skaith launches third funding round future-proofing York and North Yorkshire’s high streets
The third and final phase of high streets funding has launched today, calling for applications from local partnerships committed to creating lasting, sustainable impact across York and North...
Mayor Highlights Creative Industries During 15th Aesthetica Film Festival in York
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is welcoming industry leaders to York this week as the city celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Aesthetica Film Festival. The Mayor will take part...
Get York and North Yorkshire Working Event
Find out more about our Get York and North Yorkshire Working Event. Thursday 4 December 2025 10am – 3pm (registration from 9.30am) The Milner York (formerly The Principal York) Station Road York...
Combined Authority celebrates success of York Knights Foundation project
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) is celebrating the success of the York RLFC Foundation’s On The Same Team programme, which has delivered powerful messages of inclusion,...
Plans for Mayor’s Active Travel Fund approved
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund which opens in the new year. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approved the application process for the...
10-year plan to boost quality jobs across York and North Yorkshire takes shape
10-year plan to boost quality jobs across York and North Yorkshire takes shape A 10-year plan to enable York and North Yorkshire residents to thrive in high quality jobs is taking shape. The Get...
Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire Launched to Enhance Wellbeing, Active Living, and Connection
A new programme will harness the power of North Yorkshire’s natural landscapes to help people live healthier, more active, and more connected lives. The Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire is...
New online service directory for Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire
A new online service directory has been developed by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority who have worked with a network of local multi-agency partners to create an area where services and...
York & North Yorkshire Community Fund doubled as part of Mayoral investment
£400,000 has been awarded to the regions Community Fund from the Mayor David Skaith’s Moving Forward programme which supports community projects designed to keep people healthy and thriving. The...
Swimming lessons gets Mayoral investment boost
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has invested over £28,000 to get children on the coast swimming. Mayor Skaith launched ‘Moving Forward’ on Friday (10 October). The campaign looks to...
Unity Racing Secures Third in World STEM Racing Finals
Students from Scarborough UTC’s Unity Racing team have achieved remarkable success at the STEM Racing World Finals (formerly F1 in Schools) in Singapore. The team secured third place globally and...
£1.7million committed to revitalise high streets across York and North Yorkshire
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has announced the successful projects chosen for Phase Two of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund. The first phase of the Vibrant and...
Extra Skills Bootcamps for York and North Yorkshire
New Skills Bootcamps are available for learners in York and North Yorkshire. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has added 10 more courses to the programme which offers key skills employers...
York and North Yorkshire come together for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
As part of the ongoing effort to tackle and deter hate-related crime across North Yorkshire and the City of York, community partners are coming together for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025...
£7million mayoral investment made to get the region moving forward
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, is investing millions to empower communities to become healthier so that everyone can thrive in York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor’s new campaign...
“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Online Public Meeting
On Thursday 16 October, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the...
Export magic as York business nears 1 million sales milestone
A York-based business owner is set to export 1 million drinks to the US this year and wants more of the region’s businesses to follow in his footsteps. Phil Pinder from the Potions Cauldron will be...
“What is Retrofit?” and other frequently asked questions
We believe retrofit can play a huge part in lowering your energy costs, growing the economy and reducing emissions. But what is retrofit? Why is it important? And how will this grow the economy...
York and North Yorkshire launches 10-year Growth Plan
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a 10-year strategy to build on its high performing economy and establish itself as a rural trailblazer, driving growth for the UK in the...
New app will bring safer streets for region’s students, says Deputy Mayor
The York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles, is urging students to download a new street safety app alongside the re-release of a locally produced anti-stalking...
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