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Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. Continue Reading Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Tinsel Town Comes to Knaresborough
The bright lights came to Knaresborough in last week as the town’s establishments opened their doors for the premiere of Tinsel Town. Continue Reading Tinsel…
Movember partners with York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to support mental health professionals across the region
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is leading the way for men’s mental fitness with his behaviour change campaign, investment programme, and Movember…
New Facility Paves The Way For Skilled Jobs
Shepley Spring officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility on Friday, an investment that could lead to the creation of 70 new jobs in York and…
New forum is shaping plans
Delegates had the chance to share their thoughts and ideas yesterday at the first York and North Yorkshire Good Work, Health and Skills Forum. Continue…
Free support helps employers build healthy and thriving workplaces
Free support is on offer to employers to help them create inclusive job opportunities. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a £1.1 million…
Strategy for a Sustainable Future approved
Our new Strategy for a Sustainable Future sets out how the region could achieve energy resilience, as well as improving the region’s environment, and move…
Combined Authority takes first step toward better bus services
The Combined Authority has been awarded £564,000 to deliver one of the country’s first pilot programmes exploring how bus franchising could help rural and coastal…
Open Letter to York and North Yorkshire’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, speaking at the launch of the Policy Lab at York St John University.Yesterday, as part of the…
Mayor Welcomes Visitor Levy Boost In Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith’s calls for the right to raise a levy which could raise more than…
York and North Yorkshire are leading the way in men’s mental fitness
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is leading the conversation for men’s mental fitness with his behaviour change campaign and £715,000 pot of…
New £10,000 Grants As Businesses Set Out On Export Missions
Photo : Shows Mayor David Skaith with Kirsty’s founder Kirsty Henshaw Businesses setting out on trade missions to Germany, Dubai Hong Kong and New York have urged others to tap into the Get Exporting fund. …
News Archive
“Your Fire Service, Your Say” – Online Public Meeting
On Thursday 24 April, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be held to account on behalf of the...
Connect to Work market engagement 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...
David Skaith takes on key government funding to share across the region
On April 1, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) 2025/26 transferred to York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor David Skaith. This means that £8.7 million will be spent across the...
Mayor monthly column – April
Everyone deserves to be safe and feel safe. In the last two weeks, I launched my first Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan, putting that mantra front and centre. As your Mayor, the safety...
Case for stronger Yorkshire rail links outlined to Transport Secretary by Mayors
Yorkshire’s three mayors have met the Transport Secretary yesterday (Thursday) to outline their ambitions for the region’s railways. Lord Blunkett, who is leading a review of rail connectivity in...
Lowfield Green community living project
Could this community living project in Lowfield Green, York provide a model for sustainable, affordable homes across our region and beyond? In October last year the first units were lifted into...
New £5m Mayoral fund a major boost for region’s businesses
A new Mayoral fund worth £5 million will give businesses across York and North Yorkshire a major boost from today for the next two years. The Business...
Mayor David Skaith commits to delivering safe places for all as he publishes his first Fire and Rescue Plan
.Mayor David Skaith published his first Fire and Rescue Plan at the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Training Centre in Easingwold. On his election in May 2024, Mayor Skaith took on the duties of the...
Further investment in York’s city centre
York’s historic city centre is set to be ready for the next, and future, millennia. With funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, City of York Council and its partners will...
Driving York and North Yorkshire forward, Mayor Skaith sets out the future of buses in our region
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has today set out his vision for bus services in York and North Yorkshire - increasing accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport. Mayor...
Mayor David Skaith launches Police and Crime Plan 2025-29
Mayor David Skaith published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire at an event in Northallerton. On his election in May 2024, Mayor Skaith took on the duties of the Police,...
Catch up on Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer update webinar
This £10 million programme, led by the Combined Authority, will support people with ill health return to work. Our skills team led a 30-minute webinar on Friday (28), outlining findings from a...
Adult Skills Fund procurement update – March 2025
We have now launched our Adult Skills Fund tendering opportunity via the Crown Commercial Services Low Value DPS - Adult Skills and Learning, RM6348. All organisations who registered for the Adult...
Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer update webinar
Following our trailblazer stakeholder event last month in York, we will be hosting a short webinar to share updates about progress of our Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer programme. Get...
Mayor monthly column – March
Monthly column for March by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. When York and North Yorkshire was granted a devolution deal by Government, it gave...
Three Yorkshire Mayors unite under White Rose Agreement
Yorkshire’s three Metro Mayors have united under a new White Rose Agreement to champion Yorkshire and work together across key areas where they share mutual priorities. South Yorkshire’s Mayor,...
Reaction to Planning and Infrastructure Bill announcement
A statement from the Mayor, in response to Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill announcement: David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “I'm determined to make sure people...
First steps toward an integrated transport network for York and North Yorkshire agreed by Combined Authority
Members of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority have taken the next steps toward developing a plan for integrated transport in the region at its meeting today (Friday 7 March). The Strategic...
Adult Skills Fund Procurement – Key Information Webinar
Resources from our Adult Skills Fund Procurement - Key Information Webinar are available. Held on Tuesday 25 February, our Adult Skills Fund team provided a programme update which included:• an...
Business Board Endorses Focus Areas In Local Growth Plan
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Business Board has endorsed the first draft of key focus areas for the region’s Local Growth Plan to help harness local strengths and deliver new...
Workshops help shape trailblazer
Around 100 people took part in a skills event as plans progress for the region’s Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer. Held at The Milner in York, delegates were given updates on the £10...
Routemap to Carbon Negative – Stakeholder Workshop
Routemap to Carbon Negative – Stakeholder Workshop 19th March 2025 9.30am – 3.30pm The Merchant Taylors' Hall, Aldwark, York, YO1 7BX Registration now open The refresh of York and North Yorkshire...
£15 million secured for National Railway Museum Development
The National Railway Museum has secured £15 million in government funding for the development of its new Central Hall. The project forms part of the wider York Central development, which is...
Mayor monthly column – February
Monthly column for February by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. My vision is for York and North Yorkshire to be made up of healthy and thriving...
Mayoral budget to increase funds for policing, fire and rescue services
Mayor David Skaith has used his powers to set the budgets and raise funds for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service following his recent consultation. The York and North...
Carbon Negative Challenge Fund – Q&A Webinar
If you’re ready to begin your grant application to the Carbon Negative Challenge Fund, members of the Low Carbon and Environment team are hosting a webinar on Friday 14 February to answer your...
Revitalising region’s high streets at heart of new Mayoral Challenge Funds
Boosting the resilience of the region’s high streets and attracting visitors to town centres is the goal of a major new funding programme launched by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David...
Upcoming webinar: Adult Skills Fund Procurement – Key Information
Adult Skills Fund Procurement - Key Information WebinarTuesday 25 February 2025, 3pm-3.30pm Prior to the launch of our formal tender exercise, the Combined Authority are delivering a webinar to help...
Skills Bootcamps – Wave 6 update for suppliers
Preparations are underway for a new programme of Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire. While funding from Government is to be confirmed, the Combined Authority can share initial plans for a...
Budget proposals and transport on the agenda
Budget proposals and transport were on the agenda at today’s (27) meeting of the Combined Authority. Held in York, the Combined Authority was meeting for the first time in 2025. Chaired by Mayor...
Resources from Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work update webinar
Our skills team hosted an update webinar about the Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work programmes. You can watch a recording of the webinar below, and a copy of the slide...
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work stakeholder event
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work stakeholder event Friday 14 February 20259.30am-2pm (9.30am registration / 1-2pm networking lunch)The Milner York (formerly The Principal...
Mayor monthly column January
January monthly column by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. Happy New Year to York Press readers, 2024 was a big year in our region and across the...
Leaders back trailblazer support for York and North Yorkshire
A £10 million programme to help people with ill health return to work has been welcomed, with organisations saying additional support in York and North Yorkshire is “needed now more than ever.” As...
Mayor David Skaith and Deputy, Jo Coles, pay tribute to PC Rosie Prior
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, pay tribute to PC Rosie Prior who was one of two people killed in tragic collision on the A19...
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work update webinar
Get Britain Working Trailblazer and Connect to Work update webinar Friday 17 January, 11.30am - 12.15pm This webinar is to update partners on recent government announcements in relation to the Get...
Mayor David Skaith takes to the streets of York to hear residents’ views on funding for police and fire and rescue services
As part of his latest consultation, David Skaith, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, along with Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, visited the Walmgate area of York to gather...
Mayor monthly column – December
Monthly column for December by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. Government made a pledge this week to “create a new era of local power”, so what...
Adult Skills Fund procurement: December update
Further to the Adult Skills Fund competitive tendering process webinar, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority are continuing to work at pace to plan a tender exercise with a projected...
Government announces English Devolution White Paper
Today’s announcement of The English Devolution White Paper shows the commitment the government has to Combined Authorities and mayors, highlighting a real step change in the relationship between...
Mayor funds village hall renovations to help isolated communities across North Yorkshire
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has contributed around £600,000 to the North Yorkshire Village Hall and Community Buildings Programme which will help fund vital renovations to up to...
Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime visits Harrogate domestic abuse support service
On Tuesday December 10th, to mark the final day of the 16 days of action to tackle violence against women and girls, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles...
Mayor launches first of its kind sustainable farms initiative
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has launched the first programme of its kind in England to support farmers towards a more sustainable future. More than 30 farms have signed up to take part,...
Key visits build on Harrogate and York’s UK-leading tech cluster
Industry leaders from Harrogate and York have welcomed national and international officials as the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire sets out his plans to build on the region’s UK-leading technology...
Adult Skills Fund webinar resources
Catch-up on our latest Adult Skills Fund webinar here. Last week’s session was aimed at organisations interested in procurement relating to the Adult Skills Fund in York and North Yorkshire. Hosted...
Deputy Mayor of Policing Fire and Crime hosts Violence Against Women and Girls summit in Harrogate
Over 100 strategic leaders, policy and decision makers from Local Government, Health, Police, Fire and both national and local specialist support organisations, attended a Summit to address violence...
Jonny Tattersall joins Mayor on 5km for Men’s Mental Health
Yorkshire cricketer Jonny Tattersall joined York and North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith, for part of a 1500km running challenge promoting men’s mental health. Tattersall joined the Mayor at York...
York and North Yorkshire trailblazer to unlock barriers to work
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen to trial ways of getting people back into work, as part of a £240 million investment by UK Government. York and North Yorkshire will...
We want to hear from you
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority are asking residents how they would describe being from York and North Yorkshire. Your insights will help to shape an understanding of how York and North...
Scarborough teens in F1 driving seat for Saudi Arabia World Final
I recently visited Scarborough University Technical College (UTC) to meet four students heading to Saudi Arabia for the World Finals of a Formula 1 school competition. Unity Racing is a team made...
Business Board Meets For The First Time
Strategic growth priorities were high up on the agenda at the first meeting of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Business Board at York Biotech Campus. Chaired by Jennifer Wood,...
Deputy Mayor to attend road safety event
Last year in York and North Yorkshire, 49 people lost their lives and 417 people were seriously injured on our roads. On Friday 22nd, Deputy Mayor Jo Coles will be meeting with the York and North...
Mayor monthly column November
November monthly column by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – originally published by The Press. York and North Yorkshire has an entrepreneurial spirit that makes us unique. We are...
Mayor commissions health check on farmer’s finances
Mayor David Skaith has commissioned research in partnership with York and North Yorkshire’s farming sector, to understand their business resilience, and build on existing work to ensure farming is...
“Help is there for you” – Mayor David Skaith on International Men’s Day
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith is today raising awareness of the issues and inequalities facing men on International Men’s Day, with a call for more men and boys to access key support...
Adult Skills Fund competitive tendering process webinar
Adult Skills Fund competitive tendering process webinar Monday 25 November, 3pm-5pm This webinar aims to help organisations learn more about competitive tendering attached to York and North...
“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 21 November, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be held to account on behalf of the...
First York UNESCO expo welcomes thousands on 10th anniversary
The inaugural York UNESCO EXPO welcomed more than 3,000 visitors to celebrate the 10th anniversary of York’s designation as a City of Media Arts. David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire took...
Mayor launches new forum to drive growth in jobs
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has launched a new forum to unlock investment and drive job growth in the region. The first York and North Yorkshire Development Forum, held at York Biotech...
York and North Yorkshire Mayor, and Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime join Policing Minister to hear about new plans to tackle retail crime
Today, Tuesday 12 November, David Skaith, York and North Yorkshire Mayor and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime will be attending a Retail Crime Summit to mark the 2024 Respect for...
Adult Skills Fund: Procurement update and job opportunity
Further details about procurement for the Adult Skills Fund in York and North Yorkshire have been announced. Last month, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority published an Adult Skills Fund...
Business Leaders To Help Drive Growth
Business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the region have been announced as members of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Business Board. Following an extensive process, 13...
£500,000 will unlock further investment for York and North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has agreed a £500,000 allocation to drive forward growth plans. The investment will support the Local Growth Plan for the region – a long-term economic...
Mayor’s pledge for communities in York and North Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is putting healthy and thriving communities at the heart of his work. Mayor Skaith has confirmed his vision and priorities today (Friday 8...
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