A historic day for Yorkshire on Yorkshire Day
Mr Clark said: “Levelling up – driving prosperity and opportunity in all parts of Britain – is done best when people locally can forge the future of their area. This deal is a big step in that direction”.
Concerns have been expressed about the make-up of the MCA of two councillors each from York and North Yorkshire, with theHowever Coun Les said he would be arguing that the MCA is the “right way forward because it fits the aspirations of the Government”.He said: “An elected mayor representing both York and North Yorkshire would be a powerful figure to have a seat at the table for further negotiations with the Government, bringing real and tangible benefits to the region.
Beckie Hart, CBI Regional Director, welcomed the plans. She said the mayor would be “charged with championing the region’s interests, both nationally and internationally, and delivering the long-term stability needed to drive business investment”.
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