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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
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
This page relates to 2025-26 procurement. The latest information and resources are available on our Adult Skills Fund page here. Catch-up on our latest Adult Skills Fund webinar here. Last week’s...
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...
Reflections on Autumn Statement
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “The Autumn Statement was a landmark moment, with Rachel Reeves becoming the first woman to deliver a Budget in Parliament. “I welcome the...
Mayor to run 5km every day in November for Men’s Mental Health
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...
Mayor’s monthly column October
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...
Skills Bootcamps in 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 33 courses to date, offering key...
“Your Police Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting.
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...
Deputy Mayor of Policing, Fire and Crime marks 100th day in office
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...
Skills plans launched
Skills plans and strategies have been launched today at an event in York. Hosted by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Adult Skills Fund Update drew around 100 skills stakeholders and...
“Just a Kiss” anti-stalking film re-released for Fresher’s Week
In July 2022 the OPFCC made a successful bid from the Home Office Safer Streets 4 Fund, securing nearly £100,000 for investment in a review of the response to stalking and harassment across North...
Have your say on local police and fire priorities
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...
Local Growth Plan work underway
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...
York and North Yorkshire forges connections with China to drive investment
York and North Yorkshire has forged connections with Chinese officials to promote investment in the region. The Invest in York and North Yorkshire team organised the visit to show off the assets,...
Mayor monthly column September
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,...
Adult Skills Fund update event
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...
Mayor welcomes group of Polish biotech companies to York
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...
“Your Fire Service, Your Say” – Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime, to host online public meeting
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...
Mayors to unite the north under Great North brand
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...
More than £4 million allocated from Mayoral Investment Fund
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...
Northern leaders announce new partnership of the North
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...
Export Support Roadshows to drive business growth in North Yorkshire
Businesses in North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a series of Export Support Roadshows, designed to drive growth across the region. The roadshow will set out in October, visiting five locations...
York and North Yorkshire residents invited to discuss policing, fire, or community safety issues with Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime
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...
New radio show to support York and North Yorkshire’s farmers
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...
Mayor’s monthly column
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...
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub Rolls Out New Autumn 2024 Programme to Empower Local Businesses
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,...
Mayor’s first 100 days in office
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...
A statement about protests and community safety in York and North Yorkshire
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...
Report will help shape York and North Yorkshire Adult Education Budget
A skills analysis is informing next steps for York and North Yorkshire’s Adult Education Budget (AEB). Ahead of the Combined Authority taking on responsibility of the region’s AEB, a report has been...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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