A local councillor has called for progress on devolution for the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Bridlington would benefit from the East Riding and Hull forming a combined mayoral authority.
That's the view of Bridlington Councillor Richard Burton who says the move would provide access to government devolution funding.
Councillor Burton says the town has a good track record of attracting funding but needs to look forward.
Councillor Burton says that Bridlington could miss out on government funding if the East Riding and Hull don't move towards creating a combined mayoral authority.
He says the current devolution proposal for the East Riding to accept what's called a "county deal" could mean missing out on government cash.
The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part the government's Levelling Up White Paper published in February. The deal could unlock a multi-million-pound strategic investment in the region.
In March 2020, both councils confirmed their intentions to work closely together to progress a strong and ambitious case for a regional devolution deal between the two authorities.
- RELATED STORIES : Council Leaders Welcome East Riding Devolution
- RELATED STORIES : East Riding Holds 'Positive' Talks with Government on Devolution
- RELATED STORIES : East Riding Devolution Not On The Mind of Businesses


North Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service Boosts Technology To Prevent Wildfires
East Riding Councillors Champion Boditrax Health Scanners
Holiday Activities and Food Summer Programme Announced for the East Yorkshire Coast
Cayton Padel Court Plan Approved Despite Concern About Disturbing Funeralgoers
Volunteer Trustees Sought to Help Guide Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Hospice
McCain Celebrates Manufacturing Academy Graduates at Scarborough Headquarters
New £119,000 Seagull Strategy for Scarborough and Whitby to be Debated
Yorkshire Coast Cricket Round-Up
Staintondale Moorland Railway And Gardens Reopen To Raise Funds For Whitby Dementia Train
Longer Opening Hours For Scarborough Petrol Station Opposed By Town Council
Mayor Approves Donation Of Two North Yorkshire Fire Engines To Ukraine
Calls to Refuse Scarborough Hotel Emergency Accommodation Plan Over 'Extreme' Change to Quality of Life







Comments
Add a comment