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The Combined Authority is one month old! 🎉 Over the last few weeks, we’ve been listening to your questions, and we want to provide some answers as we move towards mayoral elections on 2nd May. 💬 You’ve asked: Is the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority replacing City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council? 🗨️ No. We work closely with these local authorities to deliver devolution to York and North Yorkshire. 🔓 Devolution is unlocking new funding and using powers transferring from Westminster to tackle important issues like transport, create more affordable homes, improve skills and training, support businesses and to help the economy transition to net zero 🌱. We are a legally recognised, single body created by these councils to work together across York and North Yorkshire and we don’t replace them. We’re working with your local authority to address the issues that matter to you, in your area, from the dales to the city and the coast and everywhere in between. 🗳️ You can vote for a mayor to lead the Combined Authority in the election taking place on Thursday 2 May. ➡️ Find out more about the election, our work and the role of the mayor here: https://hubs.ly/Q02pgKXX0 #GetReadyToVote #YourVoteMatters #yourvote #yourmayor #youryorkandnorthyorkshire

General Election 2024: “Labour has no excuses – it must deliver for the North East” As we get used to a new political landscape following a seismic shift in Britain’s political makeup, all of the North East’s and Cumbria’s constituencies bar Stockton West, from Darlington to the Scottish border, are now represented by The Labour Party MPs. This even includes seats such as Hexham, which has elected Joe Morris as the first Labour MP in the Northumberland constituency’s 140-year history. Coupled with the party’s performance in the local elections and Kim McGuinness becoming the first elected North East Mayor in May, Labour have never had a stronger mandate or a better opportunity to achieve lasting and positive change for the region. The North East’s business and community leaders have been quick to comment on Labour’s landslide election victory and have called on new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his party to “deliver for our region” and create “a stronger, fairer North East”, whilst offering their support and partnership on a range of issues and projects. Read their thoughts, hopes and expectations here: https://lnkd.in/eQ6EM-Zd John McCabe Stephen Patterson Tania Cooper MBE Danielle Croce Steven Roberts David Whitehouse The North East Combined Authority North East Chamber of Commerce Newcastle NE1 North East STEM Foundation Steel Benders UK Ltd Intasite Groundwork NE & Cumbria Offshore Energies UK #NET #northeasttimes #generalelection2024 #northeastengland #devolution #drivingconversations #makingconnections

The Devolution Bill represents the greatest constitutional change for a generation, moving power out of Westminster and back to local areas. Devolution will be the new default setting, meaning places will be granted powers without the need to negotiate agreements where they meet the governance conditions. Local leaders will be able to formally request additional powers aand the Government will be required to either devolve them or gove reasons for not doing so. Devolved areas now account for almost half of England's population and more than half its economic output. However, the inconsistent, deal based and patchwork approach has left too many levers for growth in the hands of central government, and too many institutions with different powers and governance arrangements. England is one of the most centralised economies in the world and has some of the highest levels of geographic inequality. These two things are linked. Westminster does not have the local knowledge, capacity and flexibility needed to take advantage of every opportunity available in every area.

You've got questions and we've got answers! As we look ahead to the mayoral elections on 2 May, we're responding to your queries about the Mayor, the Combined Authority, and what it all means for our region. 💬 You’ve asked: Isn’t this just another layer of government bureaucracy? 🗨️ In York and North Yorkshire, democratic arrangements have changed. Local government reorganisation in North Yorkshire unlocked funding for devolution and formed a unitary council for North Yorkshire. This means instead of seven district and borough councils in North Yorkshire, there is one unitary council for North Yorkshire (North Yorkshire Council) working alongside City of York Council with one combined authority. 🚀This arrangement means more decision making has moved from central government to local leaders who know our area best. Council leaders will work with the Mayor and the Combined Authority to unlock funding to improve transport, deliver more housing on brownfield sites, create job opportunities, improve skills and training and to help the economy transition to net zero – with more to come. 📣 Your vote in the York and North Yorkshire Mayoral election on 2 May 2024 matters because it will elect a Mayor to lead the Combined Authority. ➡️ Find out about the role of a mayor and make sure you take part in this election: https://hubs.ly/Q02pM0C-0 #GetReadyToVote #YourVoteMatters #yourvote #yourmayor #youryorkandnorthyorkshire

🌟 Congratulations to my good friend Claire Ward and her Election as Mayor for the East Midlands This moment holds significance for us too here in Leicestershire. 📍 East Midlands Coverage Clarification!! While the region is officially labeled as the ‘East Midlands,’ it currently only encompasses Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The full devolution settlement for our area remains incomplete until the remaining regions secure similar or equivalent deals. Central government’s indecisiveness has prolonged this process, and local residents eagerly await the outcome of the upcoming general election to gauge potential changes under a new government. 📊 Prioritization Challenges in Leicestershire In Leicestershire, we find ourselves further down the priority list when it comes to funding decisions and devolution powers. While Labour champions the acceleration of the devolution agenda, we recognize that the devil lies in the details. Politically and technically complex discussions lie ahead, and navigating them requires finesse and some grown up decision making! 🔍 The 4D Chess Game of Uncertainty Across the region, The situation still resembles a high-stakes game of 4D chess. Certainty remains elusive, and businesses crave stability. The sooner we hold an election and form a government with a long-term vision, the better for all stakeholders—be it in politics, economic development, local governance, or business. 🌊 Saje Impact’s Continued Support In the coming year, I’ve chosen not to close Saje Impact entirely as some of you will have noticed. Instead, I’ll continue assisting businesses and organisations as they navigate the choppy waters ahead. Together, we’ll chart a course toward prosperity and progress for the City and County by coming together behind a shared vision of good people!

📣 SCC Response to General Election Result 📣   Commenting on the results of the UK General Election, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:   “We look forward to working with the new Labour UK government and focussing on action to support the growth of the Scottish and UK economy.   “Now the election is over, the real work of government must begin and that means supporting job creation and enabling Scotland to remain ahead of the game in global competitiveness.   “We need an ambitious programme of pro-enterprise and pro-growth policies, but without urgent action, the opportunity for positive change clearly mandated by the electorate will be wasted.   “Now more than ever we need our leaders at Holyrood and Westminster, and our new Scottish MPs, to work together to put the economy and growth at the forefront of all policy discussions to ensure that Scotland remains prosperous for all.” We want to know your thoughts and how this will affect you and your business ⬇️ #GeneralElection #EastReen #SupportLocal

In a historic victory, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has won the 2024 UK general election with a landslide, securing 412 seats in Parliament. This marks Labour's first general election win in 19 years. 🌹 As we move into this new political era, we're eager to hear from landlords: ❓ How do you feel about this election outcome? 🏡 What are your thoughts on the potential impact on the housing market? 📈 How do you anticipate these changes will affect your property investments and management strategies? Your perspectives are crucial as we navigate these shifts. Share your thoughts in the comments below or send me a message directly. Let’s discuss how we can adapt and thrive in this new environment. #UKElection2024 #LabourVictory #PropertyManagement #Landlords #HousingMarket #RealEstate #KeirStarmer #RishiSunak

With only a week to go before the publication of the notice of this year’s Mayoral elections on 2 May, it is a good opportunity to share the CBI (Confederation of British Industry)'s manifestos. Metro Mayors have proved to be a game-changer in driving investment and increasing economic opportunities in those areas where they are well-established, and this year joining those in West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire  will be a newly elected Mayor for York & North Yorkshire. In consultation with our members across the regions we have produced manifestos for each election calling for (amongst many other things): 💷 Promotion of regional investment from home and overseas 👷🏽♀️ Future-proofing the regional labour market to drive inclusive growth 🌱 Regional climate commitments to help the UK deliver net zero Read the full manifestos here 👇🏽 #mayoralelections #wyca #symca #ynyca #cbi #manifesto

A devolution ‘revolution’ 💡 Today, the government is pledging to begin a new devolution ‘revolution’ that will see even more powers transferred away from Westminster, towards local leaders. This comes as the Deputy Prime Minister has written to local leaders to urge them to work with government on devolution. Read more👇👇 https://lnkd.in/evVeEYq4 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government #Devolution #LocalGovernernment #UKGovernment

On Monday (Easter Monday and April Fool's Day) some of us gathered in York to read the Yorkshire Declaration - 50 years to the day after the Westminster Government effectively abolished the Ridings of Yorkshire. Despite decades of talk of devolution, empowerment and latterly 'levelling up' the truth is that power and money have simply been moved to London. Even today, the new mayoralties, only receive a fraction of the resources and decision-making power that the North of England used to have for itself. By global standards England is hyper-centralised and the result is massive regional inequality and sense of chronic powerlessness for people and Northern institutions—who must beg for resources from Whitehall. This cannot go on. We need meaningful regional devolution—as one part of a constitutional revolution—and #Yorkshire is the ideal place to start. https://lnkd.in/eF3uh-Dx