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New business fund tackles biggest barrier to growth
Photo: Mayor David Skaith on a recent visit to Techbuyer in Harrogate. The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has invited businesses to apply for a new programme to help overcome one of the biggest barriers…
Deputy Mayor visits Combined Authority-funded community project in York
This month, Deputy Mayor Jo Coles paid a visit to a successful community project in York, funded in part by the York and North Yorkshire Combined…
Ambition 2035: York and North Yorkshire’s plan to boost wages and jobs
Detailed plans for the economic future of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority were unveiled today at an event for stakeholders and investors from across…
Deputy Mayor Jo Coles update on Langdale Fire investigation
Statement following the Fylingdales Moor Wildfire Fire Investigation report announcement. Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said: “The wildfire on the Fylingdales Moors…
Mayor launches £1 million Active Travel Fund to transform everyday journeys and support safer school runs
Applications open today (Wednesday 25 February) for a share of £1 million funding for schemes that make it safer and easier for people to walk,…
Combined Authority launches first ever Emergency Services Public Satisfaction Survey
Residents, workers and visitors across York and North Yorkshire are being invited to share their views on local police and fire services. The York and…
Employers sought for research
AMION Consulting is working with York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to understand how employers are responding to today’s workforce challenges. Continue Reading Employers sought…
“Your Fire Service, Your Say” Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting
Your Fire Service Your Say Continue Reading “Your Fire Service, Your Say” Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting
Youth Commission Welcomes New Members
Youth Commission Members taking part in meeting workshop Continue Reading Youth Commission Welcomes New Members
‘We must get this right for our region’, Mayor on next steps for Visitor Levy
Photo: Mayor David Skaith talking to businesses at the Crown Hotel in Harrogate about his plans for a Visitor Levy in York and North Yorkshire Over the past month, the Mayor has met…
Natural Health Service helps communities thrive
Photo: Mayor David Skaith with organisers (back row) and participants (front row) in the project at Helmsley Walled Garden The UK’s first Protected Landscape-led Natural Health Service…
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…
News Archive
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...
Deputy Mayor joins Youth Commission for their Big Conversation Conference 2025
On Wednesday 24 September, the North Yorkshire Youth Commission ran their Big Conversation Conference at The Priory Street Centre, in York. The Youth Commission enables a diverse group of young...
Community churches celebrate energy savings after switch to solar power
Pic shows: (L-R) Rev Arthur Harbottle, Rev Kim Hirst, Rev Leslie Newton, Tim O’Brien A group of community churches in York and North Yorkshire are celebrating the completion of a major project to...
Combined Authority Agrees £1M Boost To International Trade
York and North Yorkshire is set to ramp up its presence on the national and international stage after the Combined Authority approved a £1 million budget. The Combined Authority agreed the funding...
New group takes first step towards community wealth building
A new group is pushing for York and North Yorkshire to keep more of the region’s wealth in its local businesses and communities to create a fairer local economy. A Community Wealth Building Mayoral...
Mayor chairs first meeting to give greater support to visitor economy
Tourism businesses are being given even greater support through a coordinated approach to boost the multi-billion pound visitor economy across York and North Yorkshire. A board, which also involves...
Public updated on Langdale Fire
The Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime today led an Online Public Meeting to hear a public briefing on the recent Langdale Moor Fire. The session provided a clear and candid overview of the...
“Start Safe, Stay Safe” New Street Harassment app to improve street safety in York and North Yorkshire.
A new app, Start Safe, Stay Safe, has been launched to improve street safety in York and North Yorkshire. It offers a straightforward, and confidential way for members of the public to report...
New roadshows and grants to get region exporting
Photo: L-R Simon Theakston, Chairman of Theakston Brewery and David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. A new series of roadshows will set out across York and North Yorkshire next month...
What is a circular town? And why are Malton and Norton showing the rest of UK how it’s done?
It may look like a boutique store with its vintage, pre-loved clothes and upcycled furniture, but behind the Malton high street façade is an award-winning organisation trailblazing the circular...
Yorkshire Mayors renew calls for new Northern railway revolution ahead of 200th anniversary
Three Yorkshire mayors have renewed calls for the government to back a new railway revolution for the North ahead of 200th anniversary celebrations later this month. Earlier this year Lord...
Rural Crime Action Week – We’re supporting women in rural and isolated areas across our region
David Skaith’s priorities, as Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, include reducing the levels of violence against women and girls in our region and tackling crime in rural areas. This week is Rural...
“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 18 September, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The first part of the meeting will be...
Deputy Mayor Jo Coles is committed to tackling rural crime
This year’s National Rural Crime Week of Action focusses on the experiences of victims of rural crime, who are often overlooked and ignored. The Deputy Mayor praised North Yorkshire Police for...
Urgent need for housing tackled as region’s Mayor launches Strategic Place Partnership with Homes England
Building much needed homes across the region is the aim of a new collaboration launched yesterday (02/09/25) by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith. Mr Skaith was joined by...
Mayor Welcomes National Support for Moors Fire
North Yorkshire is set to receive national support in the fight against the Langdale Moor wildfire. Firefighters have been tackling the blaze, which is one of the most significant incidents they...
A Partnership Approach to Revitalising Richmond’s High Street
Richmond, in the heart of North Yorkshire, is a town with a strong sense of identity and a wealth of heritage. Local organisations and businesses had been working in isolation, each promoting the...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Raise Awareness for UK Government Emergency Alerts Test to Residents
On Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm the UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK in the second ever national test of the system. The test is part of plans to...
New service for vulnerable women facing homelessness in York
Last week York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor, Jo Coles, visited a new service that will help support vulnerable women in York facing homelessness. The new service by Changing Lives provides a...
York and North Yorkshire farms urged to apply for sustainability funding
Farms and businesses that have had an energy audit can now apply for funding up to £49,950 to help decarbonise their businesses. York and North Yorkshire’s Business Sustainability Programme will...
Can retrofit lower energy costs whilst heating homes?
The cost of heating homes is a struggle which too many York and North Yorkshire residents face in the cold winter months. As energy prices put a strain on household bills, it’s often the most...
Letter to Yorkshire Water Board Chair
Letter to Yorkshire Water Board Chair From: The Yorkshire Mayors and Yorkshire Leaders Board To: Ms Vanda Murray OBE, Chair of the Board, Yorkshire Water Services Ltd 8 August 2025 Dear Ms Murray,...
Retrofit project on North Yorkshire coast brings down energy bills for residents
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire visited Hungate Court in Hunmanby to see how a major retrofit project led by Beyond Housing is transforming the lives of residents. The £2.2 million project,...
Roses Rivals Unite To Support Healthy Communities
David Skaith and Andy Burnham ignited a friendly Roses rivalry in Scarborough to promote the role that Mayors are playing in supporting healthy communities. The Mayors of York and North Yorkshire,...
BLOG: Review of the state of farming finance and challenges faced
More than half of all farms in York and North Yorkshire aren’t making a sustainable profit. That finding, revealed in ‘review of the state of farming finance and challenges face’, is our starting...
New Director for Policing, Fire and Crime Directorate
Following a review and subsequent restructure of the Policing, Fire and Crime Directorate, James Farrar, Chief Executive of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is delighted to announce that...
Baroness Brown backs plans for green investment
In this opinion piece written for the Yorkshire Post, Baroness Brown gives her view on York and North Yorkhshire’s plans for a carbon negative economy backed by green investment. I was invited...
£3 million to help keep York and North Yorkshire mentally and physically well
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has agreed two programmes worth over £3 million to support healthy and thriving communities. Today (18 July), the Combined Authority signed off the...
Deputy Mayor visits Crucial Crew in Selby
York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles this week paid a visit to Selby College, to find out more about the work being done to educate young people about how to...
York and North Yorkshire receives £700,000 funding to cut community fuel bills through clean energy technology
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has welcomed £700,000 in government funding for the region to invest in cheaper, clean energy systems in community buildings. The grant comes via the new...
Net Zero Fund supports opening of historic canal towpath
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed the restoration of a two-mile stretch of historic canal towpath as an opportunity for people to ‘walk, wheel and cycle’ between North and...
Road Safety Partnership working hard to make people safe across York and North Yorkshire
Road Safety Month brings together partners who are working together to invite residents to take part in the campaign to increase awareness and change behaviours to increase road safety. Led by the...
Mayor says new Affordable Homes Standard sets a high-quality benchmark for region’s housing
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed a new housing standard designed to ensure the quality and energy efficiency of affordable homes in the region. Spearheaded by the York and North...
Mayor David Skaith protecting community assets through devolution
Devolution is delivering benefits to communities across the region. Giving communities more accessible, inviting, and warmer spaces to come together. Communities like WHISH, a charity in Whitby...
Mayor responds to Devolution Bill
The English Devolution Bill makes historic strides in shifting power away from Westminster and bringing it closer to the people of York and North Yorkshire. It helps set the direction and...
York College students awarded their Good Citizen Awards
A group of twenty-three students at York College recently received their Good Citizen Award certificates in recognition of the positive impact they have all made within the community through their...
Mayor’s statement following Department for Transport announcements
Mayor David Skaith reacts following Department for Transport’s announcements on Monday 8 July 2025 approving: Haxby Station A66 dualling York Outer Ring Road (Phase 1) A59 Kex Gill The Mayor of York...
New Haxby Station takes major step forward
Work to build a new station at Haxby has taken a major step forward after funding was confirmed by the Department for Transport. The original Haxby Station closed in 1930 and project partners are...
88-home affordable housing development at Aiskew near Bedale
The challenge of providing affordable housing to struggling residents of rural areas is something we are tackling head on with an 88-home development at Aiskew near Bedale. New affordable homes mean...
Concerned about road safety? Residents of York and North Yorkshire encouraged to tune in to special Online Public Meeting to have their say
On Tuesday 15 July, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host a special road safety-focused online public meeting alongside North Yorkshire Police, as part of the region’s first...
Half of region’s farms not profitable, finds new report
More than half of all farms in York and North Yorkshire aren’t making a sustainable profit, according to a report commissioned by Mayor David Skaith. The new report, launched today on the first day...
Mayor launches Road Safety Month Across York and North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has launched the region’s first ever Road Safety Month as an ambitious, region-wide campaign aimed at raising awareness, engaging with the public and...
Women’s Centre for Scarborough, creating a new, safe women-only space.
Scarborough’s new Women’s Centre, due to open later this month, will provide safe tailored support to women in the town and surrounding coastal areas. The centre will be a welcoming, inclusive...
Supporting communities at a local level
21 village halls and community buildings are close to completing their upgrades thanks to the Mayor’s investment fund. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith allocated £600,000 from his...
How community spaces are supporting our region’s most vulnerable
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith allocated £600,000 from his investment fund to 21 village halls and community buildings across North Yorkshire. WHISH is one of the spaces supported by...
England’s Mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and cycling network
Ministers are backing a coalition of eleven of England’s Combined Authority Mayors who have signed an ambitious joint statement pledging to create a national active travel network, enabling millions...
Mayor doubles investment in schemes to make walking, cycling and wheeling safer and easier
Groups across York and North Yorkshire will be able to bid for a share of a new £4 million fund to encourage more active travel across the region. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority...
New survey to build support for region’s creative industry
A new survey to understand the size, scale, and scope of the creative economy in York and North Yorkshire has been launched today by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and the...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority joins Urban Transport Group
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) has become the newest Member of the Urban Transport Group (UTG), the UK’s network of transport authorities. UTG’s membership now stands at 15...
Conference told investment in low carbon economy will bring jobs and wealth to region
Economic growth and new jobs can be achieved through investment in a regional low carbon economy according to experts at a major new conference on decarbonisation in York. The first York and...
Mayor David Skaith Opens Second Phase of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has launched phase two of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund. The Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund was the first of four...
New Skills Bootcamps for York and North Yorkshire
More than 800 learners are set to benefit from Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire.York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has commissioned a new programme of courses, offering key...
Mayor welcomes much-improved Inspection Results for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has today welcomed the latest inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The...
New Connect to Work 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...
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