Date Event
22 November 2023 Hull and East Yorkshire Deal announced in Government’s Autumn Statement 
27 November 2023 The government signed this provisional deal (pdf 609Kb)
21 December 2023 Both councils decide to enter into consultation with the public on the proposal 
2 January 2024 to 27 February 2024 Public consultation period (8 weeks)
March 2024 Analysis and consideration of consultation results, with decisions taken on whether to progress the devolution deal.
April 2024 Submission to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
May 2024 to June 2024 Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils consider and approve draft order 
Summer 2024* Secretary of State lays the order to Parliament after consideration
Autumn 2024* Order made for the creation of the HEY Mayoral Combined Authority. Combined authority established.
May 2025 Mayoral election takes place

*Assumed dates, should the devolution process progress as expected.