COUNCIL leaders across the region have asked the Government to work with them to deliver a One Yorkshire devolution deal.
They said the deal could deliver a £30bn-a-year boost to the county and the UK.
The findings of a new independent study confirm there is a coherent Yorkshire economy and that a devolution deal for the region could unlock benefits worth up to £5,400 per person.
The independent study’s findings are included in a new submission to Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary James Brokenshire setting out the case for a One Yorkshire devolution deal with a One Yorkshire Mayor elected in 2020.
Richmondshire District Council Leader, Councillor Yvonne Peacock, said working together as ‘One Yorkshire’ could bring huge benefits to the district.
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