| York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority | |
| Coa Pic: | York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority logo.svg |
| Coa Res: | 210px |
| Logo Pic: | England Police Forces (North Yorkshire).svg |
| Logo Res: | 200px |
| Foundation: | 1 February 2024 |
| House Type: | Combined authority |
| Term Limits: | None |
| Structure1 Res: | 250 |
| Next Election1: | 2028 |
| Session Room: | Northallerton County Hall - panoramio.jpg |
| Meeting Place: | County Hall, Northallerton[1] |
| Website: | https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/ |
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Y&NYCA) is the combined authority for York and North Yorkshire in England.[2]
Discussion of a devolution deal involving North Yorkshire County Council and the City of York council authorities began in 2022,[3] although with some concerns from York that the mayoralty would be dominated by North Yorkshire. A deal for a York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of York and North Yorkshire between the UK government and the two councils was struck on 1 August 2022.[4]
Legislation to establish the authority, encompassing the unitary authority areas of the City of York and North Yorkshire, was made on 19 December 2023.[5] [2] The combined authority held its first meeting on 22 January 2024 and assumed its powers on 1 February 2024.[6] [7] [8] The first mayor, David Skaith, was elected in May 2024.[9]
The cabinet of the combined authority is made up of the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and two members from each constituent council.[10]
| Name | Membership | Position within nominating authority | Nominating authority | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Skaith | Constituent | Mayor of York and North Yorkshire | Direct election | ||
| Carl Les | Constituent | Leader of the Council | North Yorkshire Council | ||
| Claire Douglas | Constituent | Leader of the Council | City of York Council | ||
| Gareth Dadd | Constituent | Deputy Leader of the Council | North Yorkshire Council | ||
| Peter Kilbane | Constituent | Deputy Leader of the Council | City of York Council | ||
The first mayor of York and North Yorkshire was elected in the 2024 York and North Yorkshire mayoral election.[11] The mayor is a member of the Mayoral Council for England and the Council of the Nations and Regions.