York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority | |
|---|---|
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 Area covered by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | Unicameral |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | 20 December 2023 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
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Political groups |
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| Elections | |
| Directly elected mayor | |
Last election | 2 May 2024 |
Next election | 2028 |
| Meeting place | |
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| County Hall, Northallerton[1] | |
| Website | |
| https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/ | |
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Y&NYCA) is the combined authority for York and North Yorkshire, England. It is composed of two local authorities: the City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council.[2]
History
[edit]Discussion of a devolution deal involving North Yorkshire County Council and the City of York council authorities began in 2022,[3] although with some concerns from York that the mayoralty would be dominated by North Yorkshire. A deal for a York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of York and North Yorkshire between the UK government and the two councils was struck on 1 August 2022.[4]
Legislation to establish the authority, encompassing the unitary authority areas of York and North Yorkshire, was made on 19 December 2023.[5][2] The combined authority assumed its powers on 20 December 2023 and held its first meeting on 22 January 2024. It held a launch event on 1 February 2024.[6][7][8]
The first mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, was elected in the 2024 York and North Yorkshire mayoral election in May 2024.[9] The mayor is a member of the Mayoral Council for England and the Council of the Nations and Regions.
Membership
[edit]The cabinet of the combined authority is made up of the mayor of York and North Yorkshire and two members from each constituent council.[10]
| Name | Membership | Position within nominating authority | Nominating authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Skaith | Constituent | Mayor of York and North Yorkshire | Direct election | |
| Carl Les | Constituent | Leader of the Council | North Yorkshire Council | |
| Claire Douglas | Constituent | Leader of the Council | City of York Council | |
| Gareth Dadd | Constituent | Deputy Leader of the Council | North Yorkshire Council | |
| Robert Webb | Constituent | Deputy Leader of the Council | City of York Council | |
List of mayors
[edit]The first mayor of York and North Yorkshire was elected in the 2024 York and North Yorkshire mayoral election.[11] The mayor is a member of the Mayoral Council for England and the Council of the Nations and Regions.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ York and North Yorkshire Constitution (January 2024)
- 1 2 "The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023". Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ↑ Hill, Jessica (18 February 2022). "Exclusive: County deal talks begin amid prevailing reluctance to elect mayor". Local Government Chronicle (LGC). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ "Historic devolution deal to be signed with York and North Yorkshire". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ↑ "York and North Yorkshire devolution deal worth £540m to be signed". BBC News. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ↑ "First meeting of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority". Gazette & Herald. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ "York and North Yorkshire combined authority leaders defend constitution". Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ "York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority launch momentous, say leaders". BBC News. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ↑ "York and North Yorkshire devolution deal". GOV.UK. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ↑ "Combined Authority members". Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ↑ "York and North Yorkshire devolution deal". GOV.UK. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- York and North Yorkshire Constitution (January 2024)
- "The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. 19 December 2023.
