Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
| Mayor of York and North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|
 | |
Incumbent TBA | |
| Style | Mayor[1] |
| Appointer | Electorate of York and North Yorkshire |
| Term length | Four years |
| Formation | 2 May 2024 |
| Website | https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/mayor/ |
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is a combined authority mayor of the new York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (City of York and North Yorkshire unitary authority areas) elect a mayor for the first time in May 2024.[2][3]
The agreement, signed on 1 August 2022 (Yorkshire Day), will create a new combined authority across the region led by a directly elected mayor, who will have the power to spend public money on local priorities such as transport, education and housing.[4]
The Mayor will be vested with the police and crime commissioner functions for the North Yorkshire Police area from 7 May 2024.[5]
The mayor will receive an annual allowance of £81,300, which will be reviewed in May 2025.[6]
References
- ^ Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, s 107A(5)
- ^ "York and North Yorkshire devolution deal worth £540m to be signed". BBC News. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "York and North Yorkshire to get mayor under £540m devolution deal". The Guardian. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Payne, Sebastian (1 August 2022). "North Yorkshire to have directly elected mayor for first time". Financial Times. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Calvin (19 March 2024). "North Yorkshire mayor to be paid £81,300". The Stray Ferret. Retrieved 4 April 2024.