Negotiations begin over proposed devolution deal involving the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull
The leaders of both local authorities have released a joint statement on the matter
Last updated 25th Mar 2021
The leaders of both East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council say they're moving forward to the negotiation stage of a proposed devolution deal.
A joint-statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, and Councillor Richard Burton, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
“We have now received the very welcome news from Luke Hall MP, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, that the Government will shortly be ready to move forward to the negotiation stage of our proposed Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal.
“It has been confirmed that we will start discussions with Government on the content and proposed arrangements after the local and PCC elections in May and also that we should be in a position to begin local consultation before the end of the year, when the detail will be much clearer on what the deal could offer to our residents and our region.”