Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire devolution deals given approval

A public survey in March, carried out by the councils in Hull and East Yorkshire, suggested that 53% of the 6,000 people who responded were in favour of the move.

Critics, including the Hull Labour group, have said the area does not need another layer of local government.

Philip Jackson, the Conservative leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said the government was clear that an elected mayor was required to unlock additional powers and funding.

“Personally, I think the mayor will be a good figurehead for the combined authority and will also be able to collaborate directly with government far more effectively than individual local authorities doing that,” he said.

Both deals had been signed off by the previous Conservative government in 2023, but were delayed following the calling of the election earlier this year.