The Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (HEYMCA) 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 HEYMCA, is expected to take place in May 2025.
Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Houses | Unicameral |
Term limits | None |
History | |
Founded | TBD |
Leadership | |
TBD | |
Elections | |
Directly elected mayor | |
Last election | Authority established |
Next election | 2 May 2025 |
Website | |
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65709ae87391350013b03c32/Hull_and_East_Yorkshire_Devolution_Deal.pdf |
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.[2][3][4] The consultation by the constituent councils received significant support in favour of the HEYMCA.[5]
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. 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,[6] 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.[7]
If the plans are approved, it is hoped that the combined authority would be formally established in autumn 2024.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution Deal" (PDF). GOV.UK. Retrieved 9 March 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Devolution: New combined authority could be created this autumn after bid sent to Secretary of State". The Hull Story. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
External links
edit- Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution
- Devolution explained – Hull City Council