<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1667556877/projects/ynydevolution/4fe51b6e-3f59-4db6-b693-cc885e015f48.png" /> Consultation results published as next steps are taken to progress plans for devolution deal We asked you for your views about the proposed York and North Yorkshire devolution deal at the end of last year and it was great to see so many of you take the opportunity to have your say on the future of our region. The full report from the consultation has now been published showing widespread support from leading organisations and the public. The next stage of the devolution decision making process is due to happen next week (w/c 13 February 2023). Members of North Yorkshire County Council and City of York Council executives will meet to talk about the outcomes of the report. It will then be discussed at full council meetings later this month where it is widely expected that government will be asked to forge ahead with plans. You can read the full story and access the report from the public consultation here <a href="https://www.ynydevolution.com/post/consultation-results-published-as-next-steps-are-taken-to-progress-plans-for-devolution-deal">https://www.ynydevolution.com/post/consultation-results-published-as-next-steps-are-taken-to-progress-plans-for-devolution-deal</a> Please note- this is the last update that will be posted through this Commonplace news feed in relation to the consultation. To keep up with progress regarding York and North Yorkshire Devolution, please sign up for the newsletter on the devolution website <a href="http://www.ynydevolution.com">www.ynydevolution.com</a>

Devolution consultation update: Government set to be asked to progress plans

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1671462761/projects/ynydevolution/6772923d-d7c2-4f45-974c-0d616238c5b5.jpg" /> A consultation to gather the views of residents, businesses, and communities on the scheme for York and North Yorkshire devolution has now closed. The consultation ran from 21st October to 16th December and received over 1800 responses from the public. The validity of the response to the devolution consultation has been recognised by the Consultation Institute. Mike Bartram, a quality assurance assessor from the Consultation Institute said, “It is understandable that those overseeing a consultation want to see the highest possible response rate from their target audience. “While they can be influenced by the amount and targeting of publicity and the ease of responding, response rates can also reflect the level of inherent interest in the subject matter of the consultation among certain sections of the target population. In the Institute’s experience, people who are opposed to a proposal appear often to be more motivated to register their opposition than supporters are to show their support. On some occasions, lower response rates may simply reflect a general acceptance of what is proposed, rather than a failure to provide an adequate opportunity to respond or to publicise a consultation properly. “The areas of the City of York and North Yorkshire have a combined population of 817,900. The consultation has attracted 1831 responses with fully completed demographic data to its online consultation and a total of 2318 consultation contributions. This response rate is comparable to the 2020 West Yorkshire consultation on devolution which received 4,317 responses from a population of 1,889,000.” The region’s responses to the consultation will now be analysed, with independent support from the Consultation Institute. A report on the outcome of the consultation will be published on the 6th of February for consideration by the North Yorkshire Executive on 14th February. City of York councillors will meet on the 23rd of February for their considerations. These considerations will inform the decision as to whether or not to submit the scheme (as revised if appropriate) and a summary of the responses received to the Secretary of State. To keep up to date with the progress on devolution and to receive a copy of the consultation outcome report please subscribe to the devolution newsletter at <a href="http://www.ynydevolution.com">www.ynydevolution.com</a>.

Devolution consultation closes

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1667556877/projects/ynydevolution/4fe51b6e-3f59-4db6-b693-cc885e015f48.png" /> Today marks the last day to have your say as part of the devolution consultation. Please make sure you have added your voice to the consultation and take the survey today if you haven’t yet had the chance. <a href="https://ynydevolution.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/survey-devolution-yny/step1">GO DIRECT TO THE SURVEY.</a> Alongside the consultation for devolution, across North Yorkshire the Let’s Talk consultation is still live. Let’s Talk seeks to gather the views of north Yorkshire residents to inform the new council for North Yorkshire. From 1 April 2023, North Yorkshire Council will replace the county council and seven district and borough councils in North Yorkshire to deliver all the public services the eight councils currently provide. Having one new council will save money by joining up services to end duplication, helping to support services so they are stronger and fit for the future, as well as fund local decision-making. They’re holding the biggest countywide conversation that North Yorkshire has ever seen – Let’s Talk – and there’s just over a week left for you to have your say. If you’re a resident in North Yorkshire, find out how you can take part below. Let’s Talk Local The new council will be the geographically largest council in England, but it’s being built with local at the heart of everything it will do. Share your views on what makes a good place to live, what you like about your local area, and what you think of proposed community networks. Visit <a href="https://letstalkny.commonplace.is">https://letstalkny.commonplace.is</a> to have your say before 23 December. Let’s Talk Money The new council will deliver many services including adult social care, housing, waste collection, transport, planning, community safety and children’s services, with an overall spend of about £1.4 billion. Share your views on what matters to you before the new council budget is agreed, what you think about council tax and your ideas for savings. Visit<a href="https://letstalkny.commonplace.is"> https://letstalkny.commonplace.is</a> to have your say before 23 December. North Yorkshire Council will be holding more important consultations in the new year. When you take part in one of the above Let’s Talk surveys, you have the option to subscribe to further news and updates from Let’s Talk so you’ll be notified when these consultations go live. Local consultations are also live in the City of York. To find out more visit <a href="https://www.york.gov.uk/consultations ">https://www.york.gov.uk/consultations</a>

Last day to have your say

Devolution is the transfer of money and functions from Whitehall and central Government to sub- regions, to enable decisions that are a priority locally to be made locally. For devolution to go ahead, we need to hear from you. Tell us what you think. The consultation runs from 21st October to 16th December.

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