East Riding Councillors will be asked to back a public consultation on devolution today.
It would see the creation of an elected Mayor for East Yorkshire and Hull who would have powers and funds devolved from Westminster.
Council Leader - Councillor Anne Handley - says it's a good deal for the region.
A provisional devolution deal was reached in November following negotiations between the Government, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The "Level 3" deal could lead to the creation of a Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, which would be accompanied by significant long-term investment of over £400 million and the devolution of powers in respect of housing and regeneration, transport, and adult education and skills.
The new Mayoral Authority would sit alongside the existing councils both of which would continue to provide their services.
To progress, it is essential that the current draft deal is ratified by both councils and that a public consultation is undertaken. The deal would only progress if the public feedback is positive.
Not everyone is backing the plan though - Liberal Democrat Councillor David Nolan doesn't think the numbers add up.
Councillor Nolan is also worried the East Riding will miss out on the devolution funding to it's larger partner.
Today's Extraordinary Council meeting will se East Riding Councillors asked to approve the public consultation and give the elader the authority to move forward with the plans if the result of the public consultation is positive.
Council leader - Councillor Anne Handley explains what will happen today.
If approved then the public consultation would take place in January and February and if the response from the public is positive then the council's could submit their final proposal tot eh Government in March 2024 with a view to gaining Parliamentary approval in the Autumn, that could see Mayoral elections take place in the Spring or Summer of 2025.
The process is reliant on gaining parliamentary time for the approval process and the timescale could be hampered if there were a general election before the Autumn.
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