Devolution is not something that businesses in the East Riding seem concerned about- that's the view of the county councils executive member for business.
Jane Evison was asked this week what she feels the business community thinks about the prospect of devolution:
Councillor Evison was asked about the business communities views on devolution at a meeting this week, she says attracting new business to the area seems to be their primary concern:
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More smaller accommodation providers on the Yorkshire Coast could close for the winter unless the national VAT threshold according to local councillors.
Calls for major railway investments to reconnect Whitby and Pickering are growing as the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire brings a draft transport plan to the coast on Wednesday.
People living and working in Eastfield are being urged to attend a drop-in session on Thursday 8th October to help shape how a £3.2 million grant and future regeneration funds will be spent in the rapidly expanding town.
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