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York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith is running 5km every day in November to raise awareness for Menfulness, a men’s mental health charity. November marks six months since David Skaith took up office. Throughout that time, one of his key priorities is the need...

October's column by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. As Mayor of York and North Yorkshire I have spent the last five months getting around our region, listening to residents and businesses share concerns and hopes...

On Thursday 24 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 public. This meeting will focus on Rural and Wildlife Crime and include...

York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles marks her 100th day in office with a visit to a police treatment centre on Tuesday 15th October. Jo Coles took up office on 8th July, as the first person to hold her role in York and North...

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, are asking for the public's help in setting the priorities for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Mayor has a duty to consult...

The Combined Authority has agreed draft economic priorities for York and North Yorkshire. Five draft Strategic Growth Priorities will help inform what will become a Local Growth Plan for the region – a long-term economic strategy requested by Government but owned at a...

  September monthly column by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. For York and North Yorkshire to get the best out of our devolution deal, collaboration is key. That is why the launch of a Manifesto for the North...

    Update: Wednesday 9 OctoberPlease note, this event is now full.  Thank you for your interest. All delegates will have received an email confirming their registration.  Adult Skills Fund update Monday 14 October 2024 The Grand, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD...

The Mayor has welcomed a delegation of Polish biotech companies planning to expand their businesses in the UK.   York and North Yorkshire is taking part in the PL-UK Building Bridges Programme to forge strong connections between the biotech markets in Poland and...

On Thursday 19 September, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host an online public meeting where York and North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be held to account on behalf of the public. This meeting will focus on Prevention and Protection...

Mayors from across the North have announced plans to unite under the banner of Great North, setting out a new vision to champion their regions and unleash the potential of the North. Seven mayors gathered on Saturday in Newcastle at an event brought together by North...

Affordable homes projects and local authority infrastructure schemes are to benefit from more than £4 million of mayoral funding. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith is utilising the Mayoral Investment Fund to support schemes across the region. Funding...

Northern mayors and leaders have met in York for an inaugural summit to agree how to deliver on their shared priorities for economic growth, set out in the Manifesto for the North  Northern mayors and leaders have met in York today (4 September) to agree a new...

Residents and businesses across York and North Yorkshire are invited to discuss policing and community safety issues with their appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles, at her monthly virtual advice surgeries. The first virtual surgery will take...

A new radio show airing this weekend will highlight and support farming communities across York and North Yorkshire. Farming Outlook will air weekly on Sundays. The show will be live from 6am to 9am, before repeating in the evening from 7pm to 10pm. After the show, a...

The first monthly column by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire - originally published by The Press.  August 1, 2022, was a big milestone for York and North Yorkshire. Not only was it Yorkshire Day but an historic devolution deal was signed for our region....

York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub Rolls Out New Autumn 2024 Programme to Empower Local Businesses   The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub has launched its Autumn 2024 Programme, offering a range of tailored support to businesses across the region....

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is seeking to attract further investment into the region, as he reflects on his first 100 days in office. David Skaith took up office on 7 May, becoming the first elected Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. Now, at the helm of the...

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “It has been devastating to witness the violence and disorder across our country in the past weeks following the tragic murder of three young girls in Southport. The appalling racism and Islamophobia that has been...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...