| 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 |
| 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 MCA. Combined authority established |
| May 2025 | Mayoral election takes place |
*Assumed dates, should the devolution process progress as expected.