Debate continues on plans for Hull and the East Riding to get a devolution deal
Consultations are taking place over the next 2 weeks
Consultations have been continuing over plans to bring a devolution deal to Hull and the East Riding.
The idea would be for a Mayor to be elected for the region who would then decide how to spend extra Government funding.
Consultations on the proposals are taking place and continue over the next 2 weeks.
The move is supported by many local politicians but not everyone is behind the deal.
It would largely just transfer powers
Local Labour MPs including Hull West and Hessle member Emma Hardy are sceptical.
On her website she's said that there's little real devolution of power as it would largely just transfer powers from local councils to a directly elected Mayor.
However those in favour have hit back.
Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire council Anne Handley says:
"It has to make a difference to train travel - one train every two hours from Hull direct to London is unacceptable."
"We are looking at that - we are also looking at electrifying the rail from Hull to York, that is in the deal so that will also be coming."
Having better connectivity to Hull and the East Riding is really important
"This region has been left behind far longer than everywhere else."
"Things like how do we get to Manchester airport?"
"How many trains do we have to get on to get to Manchester airport".
"We want to travel as well but we can't - there's the things we need in our area."
We also spoke to Leader of Hull City council Mike Ross.
He said; "The key issue for business is around them being able to get their goods and services moved around."
"Actually having better connectivity to Hull to East Riding is really important making the case for the business community into this region as well."
The Hull and East Yorkshire devolution public consultation runs until Tuesday 27 February.