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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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