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Mayor emphasises importance of connectivity for residents with rail bosses
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire told rail bosses it was essential residents are connected by rail to opportunities in the region and beyond. David Skaith met with directors of East Coast Main Line train operators, and major infrastructure projects, at a meeting...
Violence Against Women and Girls National Policing Statement 2024
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing (CoP) published their Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) National Policing Statement 2024 on 23 July 2024. Read the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) National Policing Statement 2024 The...
Mayor backs Selby colliery redevelopment scheme with potential for thousands of jobs
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has visited a former Selby colliery set to become a major hub with the potential to create thousands of jobs. North Yorkshire Council approved the plans for developer Harworth Group to build 1.5 million square feet...
Mayor meets businesses to shape high streets fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has been meeting businesses to help shape a new high streets fund worth up to £10 million. David Skaith was in Thirsk today (23), speaking to traders to develop his Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund ahead of an expected...
We want to hear your views on Serious Violence, the impact it has on communities and how to combat it
Earlier this year key partners from across York and North Yorkshire published their joint strategy to combat Serious Violence. We are now developing our strategy and want to hear the public’s views and experience on the impact Serious Violence has on communities and...
Innovation at heart of Mayor’s spending plans
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has announced plans for four new funds worth up to £27.5 million over four years. A Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, Carbon Negative Challenge Fund, Business Innovation Fund and Skills Innovation Fund aim to...
Time to champion the unique sectors driving region’s growth
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed the region’s six key sectors he believes are key to driving economic growth. David Skaith acknowledged the region’s core strengths but said inward investment depended on championing sectors where York and North...
David Skaith warmly welcomes King’s Speech
I warmly welcome the commitment to devolution shown in the King’s Speech today and the confidence signalled for UK Mayors to act as the Government’s enablers for delivery. The commitment to growth, to be shaped by Growth Plans for local areas means that each area of...
Mayor on momentous week for York and North Yorkshire
Mayor David Skaith recaps a momentous week for York and North Yorkshire... With the general election behind us it’s been really great to fully focus again on my priorities for York and North Yorkshire, as mayor. On Monday I was invited to speak to more than 500...
Chancellor gets straight to work with mayors on growth mission
Yorkshire's Mayors welcomed a “new dawn” for devolution after Tracy Brabin hosted talks with the Chancellor on the government’s growth mission in West Yorkshire today (11 July). The meeting, which included West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, South Yorkshire Mayor...
Business leaders wanted to help shape region’s economy
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is seeking business leaders to help shape economic growth for the region. A new Business Board is being created at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, which wants to ensure businesses can reap the benefits...
“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting
On Thursday 18 July, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her first online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public. This meeting will focus on Hidden Crime and include updates on: A...
New local growth plans to harness potential of York and North Yorkshire as Prime Minister hosts Mayors in Downing Street
Plans to reignite the untapped potential of York and North Yorkshire and hand leaders more power were set out at the first ever, cross party mayoral meeting held in 10 Downing Street today (09/07/24). Joined by England metro mayors, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime...
Jo Coles, New Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime will represent all communities of York and North Yorkshire
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has vowed to represent all communities of York and North Yorkshire. Jo’s first day in office was Monday 8 July 2024 where she spent time talking to victims of crime and anti-social behaviour...
The Deputy Mayor’s Office, Police and Fire services team up at Great Yorkshire Show to demonstrate how they are working together to keep our communities safe and feeling safe
Visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show are invited to meet the teams keeping you safe and feeling safe in York and North Yorkshire. The Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning, North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be on...
Mayor David Skaith: We have a powerful role in supporting the UK Government
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said on the election of the new Government: As a carbon negative economy. For the UK to achieve net zero, places like York and North Yorkshire need to reach further to become carbon negative. We have the plans, the...
Statement from James Farrar, Interim Head of Paid Services at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, on the future of Anglo American’s Woodsmith Project
Statement from James Farrar, Interim Head of Paid Services at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, on the future of Anglo American’s Woodsmith Project “The announcement surrounding the future of Anglo American’s Woodsmith Project is understandably of concern...
Jo Coles to be York & North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime
North Yorkshire Police Fire and Crime Panel have confirmed Jo Coles, nominated by York & North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, to be appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime. At the confirmation hearing, Jo Coles was unanimously approved by the Panel to...
Combined Authority Chief Executive appointed
The first Chief Executive of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been appointed. James Farrar, currently Interim Head of Paid Service and Director of Economy at the Combined Authority, is confirmed in the new post. Prior to the formation of the Combined...
Combined Authority funding and Deputy Mayor decisions
A budget of £2.21 million for mayoral priorities has been approved by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The Combined Authority has allocated Mayoral Investment Fund money towards six areas of work. This includes development of a Mayor’s High Street...
Mayor reflects on first weeks in office
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, reflects on his first few weeks in office. It’s an honour to be elected the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. In these opening weeks, I’m taking every opportunity to listen to communities across the region. It’s...
North Yorkshire Community Commission publishes final report with key recommendations for North Yorkshire Police
24 May 2024 The community-led project was funded and completed through the former Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund which brought together marginalised groups from across York and North Yorkshire to develop key recommendations for North Yorkshire...
North Yorkshire Youth Commission publish latest report
23 May 2024 The North Yorkshire Youth Commission has published their latest report, reflecting on their work from March 2023 to January 2024. The Youth Commission allows young people to get involved and have their say about policing, fire, and crime, where they...
Mayor seeks strong collaboration with private sector
The new Mayor of York and North Yorkshire said it was time for the region to ‘shout about how great we are’ as he addressed delegates at UKREiiF, one of the UK’s biggest real estate investment conventions, in Leeds. David Skaith, who became the region’s first...
Preferred appointee officially named for new role of Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime
22 May 2024Today, Wednesday 22 May, Jo Coles has been officially nominated by York and North Yorkshire’s newly elected Mayor David Skaith as his preferred appointee to the new role of York & North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime. The...
Mayor meets York and North Yorkshire community groups
17 May 2024Voluntary and community groups have met with York and North Yorkshire’s new Mayor, David Skaith. Community First Yorkshire hosted a roundtable event on Thursday (16), inviting the Mayor to meet more than a dozen local voluntary, community and social...
City of York Councillor, Jo Coles has been selected as the preferred appointee for Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime
15 May 2024 City of York Councillor Jo Coles has been selected by Mayor David Skaith as his preferred appointee for Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime. David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “The role of Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire...
New Mayor’s first day in office
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...
Your new York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority mayor is David Skaith
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...
York and North Yorkshire Adult Education Budget Survey launched
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....
£380 million additional transport funding for York and North Yorkshire
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...
Launch event for Combined Authority
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...
Is devolution the right way forward for York and North Yorkshire?
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...
Investment call for housing and net zero projects
3 January 2023A multi-million pound call for projects in York and North Yorkshire has been launched today Expressions of interest are being invited for 2 funds. The £12.7 million York and North Yorkshire Brownfield Housing Fund aims to support the building of up to...
Green light to fund net zero projects
29 October 2023Careers net zero projects in York and North Yorkshire have been approved for allocations from a £7 million net zero fund A total of 23 schemes will receive a share of the York and North Yorkshire Net Zero Fund, investment which has been unlocked by the...
Helping young people access apprenticeships
9 October 2023Careers Hubs across England are rolling out action plans to get more young people taking apprenticeships The York & North Yorkshire Careers Hub – led locally by the Y&NY LEP – is among them and aims to help learners overcome barriers and widen...
Landmark investment secured
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...
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