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York and North Yorkshire Set To Benefit From Recent Trade Deals

York and North Yorkshire Set To Benefit From Recent Trade Deals

The three trade deals that the UK have struck in three weeks will benefit a range of manufacturing sectors that employ nearly 9% of all people in York and North Yorkshire.  Reducing India’s tariffs on machinery, slashing tariffs on car exports in both deals and an...

Statement in support of Gypsy and Traveller communities

Statement in support of Gypsy and Traveller communities

In light of recent news articles, we are reiterating our support for Gypsy and Traveller communities in York and North Yorkshire. We are firmly and proactively committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across all our communities, including our Gypsy and Traveller...

Lord Blunkett sets out Yorkshire Plan for Rail

Lord Blunkett sets out Yorkshire Plan for Rail

A phased plan to fix Yorkshire’s broken railways, published by Lord Blunkett today, could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the government’s growth mission.    The peer’s review of rail connectivity has identified how constrained and creaking Victorian-era...

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire investing £500,000 in digital hubs

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire investing £500,000 in digital hubs

£500,000 of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's UKSPF funding is going to be invested into digital hubs across the region. Mayor David Skaith said, “Many communities across our region are faced with poor internet connectivity. This is something we are...

£10 million programme helping people back into work starts

£10 million programme helping people back into work starts

A major programme to help people in York and North Yorkshire with health conditions return to work has begun. As announced by the government, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen as one of eight areas to lead a Get Britain Working Inactivity...

“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Online Public Meeting

“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Online Public Meeting

On Thursday 15 May, 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. This meeting will focus on Neighbourhood Policing and include updates...

Mayor Delivers Boost to Neighbourhood Policing in First Year

Mayor Delivers Boost to Neighbourhood Policing in First Year

2 million Government investment brings additional 32 Police Constables and 20 PCSOs to York and North Yorkshire Neighbourhood policing in York and North Yorkshire is set for a major uplift, as Mayor David Skaith confirms that 32 new Police Constables and 20 new Police...

Net Zero Fund cuts bills for Methodist Church

Net Zero Fund cuts bills for Methodist Church

 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...

Boost to rural bus services with Moorsbus

Boost to rural bus services with Moorsbus

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...

Innovating Sustainable Christmas Trees with Growth Hub Support

Innovating Sustainable Christmas Trees with Growth Hub Support

Katie Reeves founder of Festive Green, a start-up which creates sustainable artificial Christmas trees, received support from the Growth Hub through a range of hands-on programmes designed to give start-ups a step up.  As a marine scientist, Katie had seen firsthand...

“Your Fire Service, Your Say” – Online Public Meeting

“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

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...

Mayor monthly column  – April

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 –...

Lowfield Green community living project

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...

Further investment in York’s city centre

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...

Mayor David Skaith launches Police and Crime Plan 2025-29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Adult Skills Fund Procurement – Key Information Webinar

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

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

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

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

£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

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

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

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...

Upcoming webinar: Adult Skills Fund Procurement – Key Information

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

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 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...

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