York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority Devolution Update
The York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched with key leadership appointments and plans for utilizing a Mayoral Investment Fund. The devolution deal includes significant funds for various sectors like transport, adult education, housing, and sustainability. The Authority aims to develop a detailed Economic Strategy and Investment Plan post-Mayoral election, focusing on transitioning to a carbon-negative economy and promoting good economic growth and opportunities for all. Moreover, a Skills Strategy is being updated to align with changing landscapes and priorities, ensuring a strategic direction for skills development in the region.
- Combined Authority
- Devolution Update
- Leadership Appointments
- Mayoral Investment Fund
- Economic Strategy
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Devolution Update OFFICIAL
YNY Combined Authority 2 x City of York Council: Leader, Cllr Douglas and Deputy Leader Cllr Kilbane 2x North Yorkshire Council: leader, Cllr Les and Deputy Leader Cllr Dadd Elected Mayor Combined Authority Leadership Team Chief Executive Summer 2024 Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer Barry Khan Director of Resources & S73 Officer Debbie Mitchell Dir of Economy & Acting Head of Paid Service James Farrar PFCC Director From May 24 Rachel Antonelli OFFICIAL
YNY Combined Authority Launched 1st February 2024 - LEP staff TUPE to Combined Authority Mayoral Election 2nd May The York and North Yorkshire devolution deal includes a Mayoral Investment Fund worth 540 million. This is 18 million every year for 30 years. Decisions on how the fund will be utilised for York and North Yorkshire will follow the election of the Mayor in May 2024 This fund is in addition to devolved funding for: Transport - integrated transport settlement starting in 2024 to 2025 and an additional 800,000 to support the development of local transport plans Adult Education Budget c 11m pa Brownfield Housing - 12.7m 2023-25 Net Zero Fund - 7m Home - Combined Authority (yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk) OFFICIAL
Skills Priorities Input to Economic Framework To guide the work of the Combined Authority during its transition Full detailed Economic Strategy and Investment Plan will be produced following the election of the Mayor Overarching Principles Transition to Carbon Negative Deliver Good Economic Growth Increase Opportunities for all. 8 Thematic Priorities Global economy Productive & Innovative Economy Culture & Heritage Affordable & Sustainable Homes Thriving Workforce Well Connected Economy Green & Circular Economy Great Places for all Cross cutting principle of supporting health and wellbeing for all our communities OFFICIAL
Skills Priorities YNY Combined Authority Skills Strategy: Updating existing YNYLEP Skills Strategy Provide a clear strategic skills direction whilst we transition to the Mayoral Combined Authority and can be reviewed once the Mayor is in post. Build on existing strategies and research Reflect the opportunities and challenges facing York and North Yorkshire Incorporate changes in the skills and funding landscape inc devolution of Adult Education Budget (AEB) and incorporate AEB Strategic Skills Plan. Align with wider provision: including DWP, National Careers Service, Apprenticeships, 16-19 provision, Technical and Vocational education and Higher Education Dovetail with Economic Framework Emerging Priorities: Accessible Careers support, Thriving Businesses, Empowered Communities, Integrated, flexible and responsive skills system OFFICIAL
Skills Priorities Devolution of Adult Education Budget (AEB) YNY Combined Authority becomes commissioner of AEB as of August 2025 Implementation Stage Aug 2023-July 2025 Establish Implementation Team: Vicky Wright, AEB Implementation Manager Readiness Conditions submitted to DfE by May 2024 - including AEB Strategic Skills Plan Stakeholder Engagement March-May OFFICIAL
