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“We are open every day, even a village pub cannot provide that” – village halls and community buildingsbenefit from devolution
One of David Skaith’s first points of delivery was the Village Hall and Community Buildings Programme. Inspired by North Yorkshire Council, David was keen to see our region’s community halls and hubs thrive. He contributed £600,000 to 21 village halls and community...
York and North Yorkshire Residents invited to discuss policing, fire, or community safety issues with Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime.
Monthly virtual advice surgeries are available with the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime for residents and businesses across York and North Yorkshire. At private appointments any issues relating to policing and community safety can be raised. The next virtual...
Wreyfield Methodist Church, Scarborough
In a suburban corner of Scarborough, on the edge of one of the town’s most socially deprived areas, sits Wreyfield Drive Methodist Church. The church not only acts a centre for religious worship, but also offers valuable services to struggling families and those most...
“It has been so refreshing to see Mayor Skaith’s genuine enthusiasm for creating a well-connected public transport system” says Moorsbus director
Mayor Skaith is keen to safeguard and improve the region’s rural bus services in a bid to increase access to our vast and beautiful landscapes. To begin this commitment, he has given £31,000 to Moorsbus, one of very few volunteer ran bus services in the country. Eden...
Nurturing Leadership and Personal Growth at Piglets Adventure Farm
Sarah Syke, co-owner of Piglets Adventure Farm, received support from the Growth Hub to develop her leadership and management skills, investing in herself to secure a bright future for the farm. Piglets Adventure Farm is a charming visitor attraction for children....
Innovating Sustainable Christmas Trees with Growth Hub Support
Katie Reeves founder of Festive green, a startup which creates sustainable artificial Christmas trees, received support from the Growth Hub through a range of hands-on programmes designed to give startups a step up. As a marine scientist, Katie had seen firsthand the...
“Your Fire Service, Your Say” – Online Public Meeting
On Thursday 24 April, 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 public. This meeting will focus on Recruitment and Retention, and include...
Connect to Work market engagement event
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is due to launch a new Connect to Work programme later this year. Funded by the Government, Connect to Work aims to help disabled people, those with health conditions and people with complex barriers to employment, to find...
David Skaith takes on key government funding to share across the region
On April 1, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) 2025/26 transferred to York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor David Skaith. This means that £8.7 million will be spent across the region, positively impacting communities and businesses. The UKSPF...
Mayor monthly column – April
Everyone deserves to be safe and feel safe. In the last two weeks, I launched my first Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan, putting that mantra front and centre. As your Mayor, the safety and wellbeing of the public is my most important responsibility –...
Case for stronger Yorkshire rail links outlined to Transport Secretary by Mayors
Yorkshire’s three mayors have met the Transport Secretary yesterday (Thursday) to outline their ambitions for the region’s railways. Lord Blunkett, who is leading a review of rail connectivity in Yorkshire, joined Tracy Brabin (West Yorkshire) Oliver Coppard (South...
Lowfield Green community living project
Could this community living project in Lowfield Green, York provide a model for sustainable, affordable homes across our region and beyond? In October last year the first units were lifted into position in a project which will eventually see the creation of a new...
New £5m Mayoral fund a major boost for region’s businesses
A new Mayoral fund worth £5 million will give businesses across York and North Yorkshire a major boost from today for the next two years. The Business Innovation Fund is the final of four schemes to launch as part of the Mayoral...
Mayor David Skaith commits to delivering safe places for all as he publishes his first Fire and Rescue Plan
.Mayor David Skaith published his first Fire and Rescue Plan at the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Training Centre in Easingwold. On his election in May 2024, Mayor Skaith took on the duties of the Policing, Fire and Crime Commissioner and therefore has set a Fire...
Further investment in York’s city centre
York’s historic city centre is set to be ready for the next, and future, millennia. With funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, City of York Council and its partners will reimagine the city centre and develop a ‘city centre spatial plan’ (known...
Driving York and North Yorkshire forward, Mayor Skaith sets out the future of buses in our region
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has today set out his vision for bus services in York and North Yorkshire - increasing accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport. Mayor David Skaith said, “Bus services across York and North Yorkshire are...
Mayor David Skaith launches Police and Crime Plan 2025-29
Mayor David Skaith published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire at an event in Northallerton. On his election in May 2024, Mayor Skaith took on the duties of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and therefore has set a Police and Crime...
Catch up on Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer update webinar
This £10 million programme, led by the Combined Authority, will support people with ill health return to work. Our skills team led a 30-minute webinar on Friday (28), outlining findings from a recent stakeholder event, the latest on the programme’s strategic...
Adult Skills Fund procurement update – March 2025
We have now launched our Adult Skills Fund tendering opportunity via the Crown Commercial Services Low Value DPS - Adult Skills and Learning, RM6348. All organisations who registered for the Adult Skills and Learning DPS and the E-Sourcing portal prior to the tender...
Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer update webinar
Following our trailblazer stakeholder event last month in York, we will be hosting a short webinar to share updates about progress of our Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer programme. Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer update webinarFriday 28 March...
Mayor monthly column – March
Monthly column for March by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. When York and North Yorkshire was granted a devolution deal by Government, it gave our region more powers and investment. It also gave us parity with our...
Three Yorkshire Mayors unite under White Rose Agreement
Yorkshire’s three Metro Mayors have united under a new White Rose Agreement to champion Yorkshire and work together across key areas where they share mutual priorities. South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and Mayor of York...
Reaction to Planning and Infrastructure Bill announcement
A statement from the Mayor, in response to Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill announcement: David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “I'm determined to make sure people across York and North Yorkshire have the warm and affordable housing they...
First steps toward an integrated transport network for York and North Yorkshire agreed by Combined Authority
Members of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority have taken the next steps toward developing a plan for integrated transport in the region at its meeting today (Friday 7 March). The Strategic Transport Framework sets out transport priorities and direction for...
Adult Skills Fund Procurement – Key Information Webinar
Resources from our Adult Skills Fund Procurement - Key Information Webinar are available. Held on Tuesday 25 February, our Adult Skills Fund team provided a programme update which included:• an overview of the services that the Combined Authority plan to procure•...
Business Board Endorses Focus Areas In Local Growth Plan
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Business Board has endorsed the first draft of key focus areas for the region’s Local Growth Plan to help harness local strengths and deliver new opportunities. The Business Board was appointed last November to advise York...
Workshops help shape trailblazer
Around 100 people took part in a skills event as plans progress for the region’s Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer. Held at The Milner in York, delegates were given updates on the £10 million programme, before taking part in workshops to share their ideas on...
Routemap to Carbon Negative – Stakeholder Workshop
Routemap to Carbon Negative – Stakeholder Workshop 19th March 2025 9.30am – 3.30pm The Merchant Taylors' Hall, Aldwark, York, YO1 7BX Registration now open The refresh of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Routemap to Carbon Negative is a major update to...
£15 million secured for National Railway Museum Development
The National Railway Museum has secured £15 million in government funding for the development of its new Central Hall. The project forms part of the wider York Central development, which is set to include at least 2,500 homes and create around 6,000 jobs. Mayor...
Mayor monthly column – February
Monthly column for February by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. My vision is for York and North Yorkshire to be made up of healthy and thriving communities that are connected to opportunity. Devolution is giving us...
Mayoral budget to increase funds for policing, fire and rescue services
Mayor David Skaith has used his powers to set the budgets and raise funds for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service following his recent consultation. The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority today (Friday 7 February 2025) approved...
Carbon Negative Challenge Fund – Q&A Webinar
If you’re ready to begin your grant application to the Carbon Negative Challenge Fund, members of the Low Carbon and Environment team are hosting a webinar on Friday 14 February to answer your questions about the Fund and how to navigate the application process. We...
Revitalising region’s high streets at heart of new Mayoral Challenge Funds
Boosting the resilience of the region’s high streets and attracting visitors to town centres is the goal of a major new funding programme launched by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith. The Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund is the first of...
Upcoming webinar: Adult Skills Fund Procurement – Key Information
Adult Skills Fund Procurement - Key Information WebinarTuesday 25 February 2025, 3pm-3.30pm Prior to the launch of our formal tender exercise, the Combined Authority are delivering a webinar to help interested organisations learn more about the next steps of the...
Skills Bootcamps – Wave 6 update for suppliers
Preparations are underway for a new programme of Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire. While funding from Government is to be confirmed, the Combined Authority can share initial plans for a competitive procurement exercise. This is expected to run across a...
Budget proposals and transport on the agenda
Budget proposals and transport were on the agenda at today’s (27) meeting of the Combined Authority. Held in York, the Combined Authority was meeting for the first time in 2025. Chaired by Mayor Skaith, the Combined Authority membership includes leaders and deputy...
Resources from Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work update webinar
Our skills team hosted an update webinar about the Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work programmes. You can watch a recording of the webinar below, and a copy of the slide presentations is available here.Survey launchedAs highlighted in the webinar, a...
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work stakeholder event
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work stakeholder event Friday 14 February 20259.30am-2pm (9.30am registration / 1-2pm networking lunch)The Milner York (formerly The Principal York)Station RoadYorkYO24 1AA Who is this event aimed at?Organisations with an...
Mayor monthly column January
January monthly column by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. Happy New Year to York Press readers, 2024 was a big year in our region and across the UK. Being elected the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire in May...
Leaders back trailblazer support for York and North Yorkshire
A £10 million programme to help people with ill health return to work has been welcomed, with organisations saying additional support in York and North Yorkshire is “needed now more than ever.” As announced by Government, York and North Yorkshire is one of eight Get...
Mayor David Skaith and Deputy, Jo Coles, pay tribute to PC Rosie Prior
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, pay tribute to PC Rosie Prior who was one of two people killed in tragic collision on the A19 at Bagby near Thirsk on Saturday 11 January 2025. They said: We are...
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work update webinar
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work update webinar Friday 17 January, 11.30am - 12.15pm This webinar is to update partners on recent government announcements in relation to the Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work programmes. Who is this...
Mayor David Skaith takes to the streets of York to hear residents’ views on funding for police and fire and rescue services
As part of his latest consultation, David Skaith, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, along with Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, visited the Walmgate area of York to gather people’s views on the amounts they are willing to pay for North Yorkshire...
Mayor monthly column – December
Monthly column for December by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. Government made a pledge this week to “create a new era of local power”, so what does that mean for York and North Yorkshire? The English Devolution...
Adult Skills Fund procurement: December update
Further to the Adult Skills Fund competitive tendering process webinar, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority are continuing to work at pace to plan a tender exercise with a projected publication date of February 2025. We will publicise the learning and training...
Government announces English Devolution White Paper
Today’s announcement of The English Devolution White Paper shows the commitment the government has to Combined Authorities and mayors, highlighting a real step change in the relationship between regional and central government. York and North Yorkshire’s Combined...
Mayor funds village hall renovations to help isolated communities across North Yorkshire
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has contributed around £600,000 to the North Yorkshire Village Hall and Community Buildings Programme which will help fund vital renovations to up to 21 community halls and hubs. Mayor Skaith was inspired to commit...
Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime visits Harrogate domestic abuse support service
On Tuesday December 10th, to mark the final day of the 16 days of action to tackle violence against women and girls, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles visited New Beginnings, a domestic abuse support service for women and...
Mayor launches first of its kind sustainable farms initiative
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has launched the first programme of its kind in England to support farmers towards a more sustainable future. More than 30 farms have signed up to take part, spread across the region from Harrogate to Richmond and from the...
Key visits build on Harrogate and York’s UK-leading tech cluster
Industry leaders from Harrogate and York have welcomed national and international officials as the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire sets out his plans to build on the region’s UK-leading technology cluster. Harrogate and York’s businesses have driven the sector’s...
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