'This is why I am cracking on with the job' - Harrogate-born Mayor of York and North Yorkshire opens up on challenges

'This is why I am cracking on with the job' - Harrogate-born Mayor of York and North Yorkshire opens up on challenges

The Harrogate-born Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is marking the second anniversary of his election with a commitment to plough on with positive action to counter years of what he says is the “neglect” of Harrogate and Knaresborough by government.

York and North Yorkshire devolution a “blueprint” for other regions, says mayor - Hambleton Today

York and North Yorkshire can be a blueprint for devolution outside the UK’s large city regions, says Mayor David Skaith. Speaking at the halfway point of his four-year term, Mr Skaith said the launch of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority in 2024 had delivered huge benefits for the region. Millions of pounds of funding had been secured which the region would have missed out on without devolution — with more investment still to come, …