Combined Authority

Devolution

In England, devolution is the transfer of powers and funding from national to local government. Devolution is important because it makes sure that decisions are made closer to the local people, communities and businesses they affect.

The intended result is that there will be more effective, better targeted public services. The aim is to encourage greater growth and stronger partnerships between public, private and community leaders in local areas.

We have a timeline of how long it is expected to take to put the Combined Authority in place.

Our Devolution deal

The Government signed a provisional devolution deal with Hull and East Yorkshire Councils on 27 November 2023. This document commits the government to providing new investment and powers to Hull and East Yorkshire if the devolution plans are approved.

Access our devolution deal (pdf 609Kb)

Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Proposal

In addition, we produced a 'Proposal’ document, setting out the goals of establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority, which is a requirement for the deal that is proposed.

The Proposal is a key part of the process required by law to make changes to current local governance arrangements.

Following the public consultation which showed broad support for the proposals, on 27 March 2024, both councils agreed to submit the Proposal to the Secretary of State.

Access our devolution proposal

Combined Authority

A Combined Authority is where a group of councils work together across a larger geographical area. They work together to deliver both services that have been delegated by national government to the area, and services that the group of councils consider can be better delivered together.

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is proposed to be created by the Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This is subject to the formal consent of the authorities as well as the Secretary of State.

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, when created, will be a legally recognised, single body applying money and powers. Up to now this has been held by central government. The Authority will be able to invest in ways that will help to make Hull and East Yorkshire a better place for you to - 

• live
• work
• do business

The difference it makes

The Combined Authority will address issues that affect Hull and East Yorkshire as a whole. 

Before the formal establishment of a Combined Authority, the 2 councils are working together through a Joint Committee. The aim of this is to develop shared strategies and commit preliminary investment funds. These will help shape the approach that will be followed by the Combined Authority once it is established.

Our website has information on the work we are doing to -

• grow the economy
• deliver strategies and projects
• attract funding and investment