The new Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first meeting, approving key policies and appointments.
The new Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first meeting, approving key policies and appointments.
Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Holds Inaugural Meeting
They met in Hessle at the Ergo Centre. The meeting was mostly about getting things set up and they approved important stuff, like their rules and spending plan. They also picked people for different jobs.
Last year, the government approved this new group called a combined authority. They will have power usually held in London. Hull City Council and East Riding Council are part of it.
The council leaders, Mike Ross and Anne Handley, led the meeting. Mark Rogers became the Interim Chief Executive, and Jonathan Evison is also helping out as the Police and Crime Commissioner.
They also approved the budget for next year, which means they will have about £27 million to spend. Most of that money comes from the government, and the combined mayoral election will cost £1.25 million, with people voting on May 1st.
Both council leaders are excited about this and described it as a “momentous occasion.” Ross wants to see real benefits for everyone soon, while Handley said this is a great step forward, stating that nothing can stop them now!
The next meeting happens after the mayoral election.
They met in Hessle at the Ergo Centre. The meeting was mostly about getting things set up and they approved important stuff, like their rules and spending plan. They also picked people for different jobs.
Last year, the government approved this new group called a combined authority. They will have power usually held in London. Hull City Council and East Riding Council are part of it.
The council leaders, Mike Ross and Anne Handley, led the meeting. Mark Rogers became the Interim Chief Executive, and Jonathan Evison is also helping out as the Police and Crime Commissioner.
They also approved the budget for next year, which means they will have about £27 million to spend. Most of that money comes from the government, and the combined mayoral election will cost £1.25 million, with people voting on May 1st.
Both council leaders are excited about this and described it as a “momentous occasion.” Ross wants to see real benefits for everyone soon, while Handley said this is a great step forward, stating that nothing can stop them now!
The next meeting happens after the mayoral election.