The Hull & East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is one step closer to becoming a reality, as the Government has laid the relevant order in Parliament.
The soon-to-be-established Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) will be led by a directly elected mayor, with the first election scheduled for May 1 2025, and subsequent elections every four years thereafter.
Both Hull City Council and East Riding Council leaders are set to compete for the role. Last week, it was revealed that Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, will represent the Liberal Democrats, while Conservative Anne Handley, leader of East Riding, will stand as the Tory party’s candidate.
Other parties, including Labour and Reform, are expected to announce their candidates in the coming weeks and months.
Matt Jukes, chief executive of Hull City Council, said: “I am delighted that we have moved another step closer to unlocking vital empowerment and investment for our region, which are two of the many benefits that devolution will bring. The creation of the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will bring with it more powers to make big decisions locally. Representatives from the city council are helping to form the MCA, and we are working hard with our colleagues in the East Riding to make the preparations for the Mayoral election.”
Alan Menzies, interim chief executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “I am delighted that we have moved another step closer to unlocking vital empowerment and investment for our region, which are two of the many benefits that devolution will bring.”
The newly formed MCA will not only have more power but also receive increased funding, with a £400m investment expected from central Government.
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