The subject of the decision:

This report advised Cabinet of the proposed devolution deal to allow Members to review the deal; approve the required governance review; and approve the move to public consultation on the deal during Autumn 2022.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Legislation provided that the constituent authorities of the proposed Combined Authority (York City Council and the new North Yorkshire Council) must carry out a governance review of the area and, dependent of the result of the review, prepare and consult with the public on a scheme to implement the proposals to create the Combined Authority.  The Constituent authorities must consent to the creation of the Combined Authority.  Although Hambleton District Council was not a constituent authority of the proposed Combined Authority due to its abolition on 31 March 2023, Members were asked to note and support the steps being taken by City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council to support its creation.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)       the proposed Devolution Deal;

(2)       the proposed Governance Review for the devolution deal and the establishment of a Combined Mayoral Authority for York and North Yorkshire; and

(3)       that a public consultation on the Scheme be undertaken during Autumn 2022.