BY Sam Walker | Monday 29 January 2024
People in Hull and the East Riding have just over a month to have their say on the devolution proposal for the region, as the consultation reaches the midway point.
Thousands have already taken part in the public consultation on the proposal, which could determine the future of the area.
The devolution proposal includes the formation of a mayoral combined authority, which could bring more than £400m of investment and greater control over decision-making in the area for both Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Both councils are urging residents, business owners and employees to read the proposal and have their say before the consultation ends on Tuesday 27 February.
People can do this via the online survey here or by visiting in-person events held across Hull and the East Riding, listed below.
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “As we reach halfway through the consultation period, I would like to thank the thousands of people who have already had their say by filling in the survey. It is important that thousands more do as well.
“It has been a pleasure to speak to residents at our consultation events across the city and hear first-hand their thoughts and questions on the proposal.
“This is the chance for you to influence what the future of this region could look like, so I urge everyone to either go online or visit one of our upcoming events to complete the survey.”
Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We have had a fantastic response to the consultation so far and it’s been great getting out and finding out what people think about devolution, answering their questions and helping to clear up some misconceptions about what devolution is.
“I must stress again; this is not a proposed merger of our two councils or areas. The mayoral combined authority would be a separate entity and both councils would continue to carry out their day-to-day operations separately.
“We have already heard from thousands of people and we’re only halfway through the consultation, so please, if you haven’t already, read the proposal, come to our events, complete the consultation and have your say. We want to hear from you.”
The remaining in-person events are as follows:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Monday 29 January | 10am to 12noon | Bransholme Library, Goodhart Road, Hull, HU7 4EF |
| Monday 29 January | 2pm to 4pm | Greenwood Avenue Library, Greenwood Avenue, Hull, HU6 9RU |
| Tuesday 30 January | 2pm to 4pm | Ings Library, Savoy Road, Hull, HU8 0TY |
| Wednesday 31 January | 5pm to 7pm | Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Hull, HU7 6EA |
| Thursday 1 February | 11am to 12noon | Brough Petuaria Centre, Centurion Way, Brough, HU15 1DF |
| Thursday 1 February | 11:30am to 1:30pm | The Well, River City Church, Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 2BN |
| Thursday 1 February | 3:30pm to 5pm | East Riding Leisure Francis Scaife, Burnby Lane, Pocklington, YO42 2QE |
| Friday 2 February | 10am to 11am | Market Weighton Wicstun Centre, 14 Beverley Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3JP |
| Friday 2 February | 12noon to 1pm | Howden Library, 69 Hailgate, Howden, DN14 7SX |
| Friday 2 February | 3:30pm to 6:30pm | East Riding Leisure Haltemprice, Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ |
| Monday 5 February | 10am to 12noon | Gipsyville Library, Hessle Road, Hull, HU4 6JA |
| Monday 5 February | 1pm to 3pm | Western Library, Boulevard, Hull, HU3 3EA |
| Tuesday 6 February | 1pm to 3pm | Waudby Library, Helmswell Road, Hull, HU9 5UZ |
| Thursday 8 February | 10am to 12noon | Woodford Leisure Centre, Holderness Road, Hull, HU8 8JU |
| Thursday 8 February | 3:30pm to 6:30pm | East Riding Leisure Bridlington, Promenade, Bridlington, YO15 2QQ |
| Saturday 10 February | 10am to 11:30am | Beverley Library, Champney Road, Beverley, HU17 8HE |
| Monday 12 February | 11am to 1pm | Avenue Library, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull, HU5 3TS |
| Monday 12 February | 2pm to 4pm | Fred Moore Library, Wold Road, Hull, HU5 5UN |
| Wednesday 14 February | 10am to 12noon | East Park Library, Holderness Road, Hull, HU8 8JU |
| Wednesday 14 February | 1pm to 3pm | Central Library, Albion Street, Hull, HU1 3TF |
| Thursday 15 February | 10am to 12noon | Oasis Community Church, Newland Avenue, Hull, HU5 2NB |
| Thursday 15 February | 5pm to 7pm | Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness, Albert Avenue, Hull, HU3 6QE |
| Tuesday 13 February | 11am to 12noon | Hessle Centre, Southgate, Hessle, HU13 0RB |
| Monday 19 February | 9:30am to 11am | East Riding Leisure Withernsea, Queen Street, Withernsea, HU19 2HB |
| Monday 19 February | 11am to 12noon | Hedon Centre, 31 St Augustine’s Gate, Hedon, HU12 8EX |
| Thursday 22 February | 4pm to 8:30pm | Hull Ice Arena, Kingston Street, Hull, HU1 2DZ |
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