Business and council leaders from Hull and the East Riding have met to discuss devolution.
Hull City Council leader Mike Ross said “It was great to be able to discuss devolution and the proposals with the Business Engagement Board. Jobs, skills and training are important aspects of our deal and important to the businesspeople and residents of Hull and East Yorkshire alike.
“The board members have given their backing to the proposals, which is fantastic and shows that the council has negotiated a good deal for Hull and East Yorkshire.
“They have shown their support, but it is now over to the people of the region to have their say. The consultation is live and we want to hear from you now.”
With Coun Ross at the Board meeting chaired by Arco chair Thomas Martin were East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader Anne Handley, Dominic Gibbons, MD of the Wykeland Group, Anita Pace of Pace Communications, Tim Rix of the Rix Shipping Company and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership chair James Newman.
The specially convened meeting of the board was held to discuss the devolution proposal for Hull and East Yorkshire and saw the BEB come out in favour of what is on offer.
