Hull and East Riding devolution deal sent to Parliament
It follows a public consultation on the plans
The devolution deal for Hull and the East Riding is being sent to Parliament.
The agreement is designed to bring extra powers and funding to the region under the guidance of an elected Mayor
The next step is to get the deal signed off by the Government.
Work is set to begin to set up the new devolved authority in anticipation of the final go ahead.
It follows public consultations into the proposals.
The consultation saw more than 5.800 responses
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove is set to look at the deal and the Hull and East Yorkshire combined authority could launch in autumn ahead of elections for a mayor.
The consultation, which received more than 5,800 responses, showed 53 per cent of people believed devolution would address Hull and the East Riding’s priorities while 35 per cent disagreed.
Backing for a mayor and combined authority totalled 47 per cent with 39 per cent against overall.
But opposition to a mayor narrowly won out in the East Riding with 43 per cent opposed versus 42 in favour.