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Mayor welcomes £45 billion Northern rail boost
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed a £45 billion commitment from the Government to invest in Northern Powerhouse Rail. Improvements to York’s railway station to boost capacity are central…
Putting the WOW! into Malton’s High Street
Malton is shaping a more sustainable future for the high street through practical action and creative collaboration, proving how small place-based initiatives can encourage footfall…
Mayor Congratulates Region’s New Year Honours Recipients
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire joined with voices across the region to recognise the achievements of those recognised in the New Year…
Interfaith discussion highlights shared commitment to safety and cohesion
Last week, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime hosted a roundtable conversation about…
Funding available to boost men’s mental wellbeingÂ
Funding is available to support organisations to help build a mentally fit York and North Yorkshire.   The £715,000 Men’s Mental Health Investment Fund is…
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…
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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...
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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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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