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8 May 2024 David Skaith has started work as the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. With election results announced on Friday, yesterday marked the new Mayor’s first day in office. Duties included signing the Declaration of Acceptance of Office, which formally...

3 May 2024 The Labour Party candidate, David Skaith, has been elected to serve as the first ever mayor for York and North Yorkshire to champion the region and bring a host of benefits to hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses. North Yorkshire Council and...

To maximise the opportunities of the devolution of the Adult Education Budget (AEB), and to ensure a smooth transition to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s delivery of the AEB from August 2025, we are keen to engage and collaborate with stakeholders....

28 February 2024 On Monday (26), the Government announced a £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund, from which York and North Yorkshire were allocated a £380 million settlement. Funding, allocated by a formula that considers population size and an assessment of...

1 February 2024A new authority has launched today (1 February), unlocking millions of pounds of investment for York and North Yorkshire. Formation of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority will see more than £540 million coming to the region, with further...

17 December 2023An 8-week consultation to gather the views of residents, businesses, and communities on the scheme for York and North Yorkshire devolution has now closed. The consultation ran from 21 October to 16 December 2023 and received over 2,200 contributions...

22 June 2023Investment in the region’s landscapes, rivers, coastline and urban green spaces will unlock significant value in the economy thanks to a trailblazing fund secured by York and North Yorkshire. The region is 1 of only 4 in England to each receive up to...