Cross-party support has been received from East Riding councillors for their leader to move forward with a devolution deal with Hull.
Benefits of a mayoral combined authority across what was North Humberside are to be explored after Anne Handley and Mike Ross, put it high on the agenda following the recent local elections. Cllr Handley succeeded Cllr Jonathan Owen at the helm of Conservative-led East Riding of Yorkshire Council in May, with Cllr Ross’ Liberal Democrats retaining control in Hull.
At a full council meeting of East Riding in Beverley this week, members backed the motion to explore the deal “at pace” with any agreement subject to residents’ consultation and endorsement before implementation.
