Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority
The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) is the proposed combined authority for the city of Hull and county of East Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.[1] The first election for the Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, who will chair HEYCA, is expected to take place in May 2025.[2]
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority | |
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 Logo | |
 Area covered by the proposed Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | TBD |
| Leadership | |
TBD | |
| Elections | |
| Directly elected mayor | |
Last election | Authority established |
Next election | 2 May 2025 |
| Website | |
| https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/ | |
History
editThe Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal was announced on 22 November 2023.[1] The deal proposes to devolve certain powers, i.e. housing, transport, education and skills as well as environmental matters to HEYMCA.[3][4][5] The consultation by the constituent councils received significant support in favour of the HEYMCA.[6]
In March 2024 it was decided to replace the local enterprise partnership for the combined authority's area with a Business, Growth and Skills Hub, and board member vacancies for the hub were advertised in July 2024.[7]
A decision by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government is required to allow the creation of the combined authority to proceed,[7] followed by secondary legislation to set out its powers, duties, and governance arrangements. The two councils involved have given their approval to present the final draft order for the creation of the combined authority before Parliament, with East Yorkshire doing so in May 2024 and Hull in June.[8] The plans were announced by Jeremy Hunt in the 2023 Autumn Statement.[9] If the plans are approved, it is hoped that the combined authority would be formally established in autumn 2024.[10] Following the 2024 general election, the newly elected Labour Government agreed the plans on 19 September 2024.[11] A business board for Hull and East Yorkshire was formed in November 2024.[12]
The mayor will be a member of the Mayoral Council for England and the Council of the Nations and Regions.
References
edit- ^ a b "Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution Deal" (PDF). GOV.UK. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Four devolution agreements signed off and others progressing". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Proposal". www.heydevolution.com. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Devolution". Hull City Council. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Devolution". www.eastriding.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ Walker, Sam (28 February 2024). "Leaders say 'thank you' as thousands have their say on devolution". Hull CC News. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Board members wanted to help shape Hull and East Yorkshire's economic future". Hull CC News. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Farrell, Stephen (25 June 2024). "Milestone for Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal". Insider Media. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Harratt, Stuart (22 November 2023). "Devolution deal for Hull and East Riding announced in Autumn Statement". BBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Devolution: New combined authority could be created this autumn after bid sent to Secretary of State". The Hull Story. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ Harratt, Stuart (19 September 2024). "Devolution deals approved by the government". BBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Gibson, Sally (6 November 2024). "Hull and East Yorkshire form business board". Place Yorkshire. Retrieved 10 November 2024.