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Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones has said the economic case for a wider Yorkshire devolution deal gives the scheme ‘a real case for success’. The monetary report, provided by Manchester-based consultants Steer Economic Development, shows a wider county deal could generate … Continue reading
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AS an observer of the long-running stalemate to secure a devolution deal for Yorkshire, I do have some sympathy with your elected leaders. Getting a devolution deal over the line isn’t an easy or straightforward thing to do. While you may think other regions … Continue reading
EVEN THOUGH Labour continues to be accused of offering insufficient clarity on the viability of its spending commitments or, more pertinently, its approach to Brexit, the national leadership’s neutrality over the One Yorkshire devolution deal is understandable. After all, there’s … Continue reading
THE decision of a national politician of the stature of Dan Jarvis to bid to become Sheffield City Region’s first mayor is already changing the dynamics of the campaign. The Barnsley Central MP’s candidature as he seeks the Labour Party’s … Continue reading
Yorkshire council leaders will present their plan for a region-wide devolution deal to Communities Secretary Sajid Javid at a long-awaited meeting this month. Mr Javid has agreed to meet the All Party Parliamentary Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Group in the … Continue reading
THE leaders of four Yorkshire councils will take part in a public debate that will analyse how devolution could transform the region’s economy. The event, which has been organised by the Met Club, will feature speeches from Coun Susan Hinchcliffe, … Continue reading
The Government was coming under pressure today to agree to proposals for a two-year mayoral term in South Yorkshire, a major stepping stone on the path to a full region-wide devolution deal, after a significant concession on the issue by … Continue reading
The prospect of an agreement over Yorkshire devolution is closer to becoming reality after the leader of Rotherham council revealed he was willing to accept an unelected Sheffield City Region mayor serving a term of only two years. Chris Read … Continue reading
Yorkshire devolution debate underway as South Yorkshire councils call for forthcoming mayoral election to be scrapped A debate on the future of Yorkshire devolution has got underway at Westminster Hall, as two South Yorkshire councils say the region’s forthcoming mayoral … Continue reading
Reaction as Barnsley and Doncaster voters back “One Yorkshire” deal COUNCIL chiefs have been criticised for missing the chance to “seize vital powers” from Westminster. Liberal Democrat councillor Dr Adam Carter (pictured) spoke out after Barnsley and Doncaster residents voted … Continue reading
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