Mayor welcomes publication of landmark Devolution Bill

THE Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire has given a resounding thumbs up to the Devolution Bill published today - and its role giving more powers to combined authorities to support local people and the places they live in to flourish.

Mayor Luke Campbell MBE said: "We're finally getting a firm, clear and long term platform for the powers that will allow us to make big decisions locally in areas such as major transport improvements, equipping local people with the skills our businesses really need, and investing in the key industry sector that will help grow economic prosperity.

"Now government needs to back up policies with fair funding - giving us the same support other parts of the Midlands and North have recently received in the Spending Review.

"I'm delighted that the Combined Authority and local people get new powers to take on the community assets which matter to people such as grassroots sports clubs and community centres. We're going to give people more power over decisions affecting their lives and future, and this is a good step forward."

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday 10 July. It forms part of the Government’s commitment delivers commitment to de-centralise power and give new powers to Mayors.

 You can read more about the Devolution Bill here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-devolution-bill-brings-new-dawn-of-regional-power