North Yorkshire's Mayor says he's keen to find ways to support regeneration projects on the Yorkshire Coast.
The Mayor's Office has launched four funds to help deliver projects focused on High Streets, Business Innovation, Skills Innovation and Carbon Negative projects.
The four funds worth £27.5 million are
- The Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund,
- Carbon Negative Challenge Fund,
- Business Innovation Fund
- Skills Innovation Fund
The idea is that the funds will enable growth across the region and test new ideas.
David Skaith says The Yorkshire Coast will benefit from the cash.
The Mayor also thinks the creation of his role will help give a greater voice to the Yorkshire Coast.
David Skaith was elected to the role in May, he says there is a great opportunity to show that the coast is about more than just tourism.
Mayor Skaith says that in the coming months his office will be developing a 10-year economic growth plan, which will be supported by a new Business Board, and the recently launched Invest in York and North Yorkshire partnership, which focusses on six key sectors.
The Mayor says:
"We’ve had positive meetings with the new Government about the prospect of deeper devolution and further investment for York and North Yorkshire. Our region is unique among other devolved areas and that will help our growth potential becoming a trailblazer for rural economies.
In the past, there were comments that our region was falling behind our neighbours. Now we’re at the top table. We have the backing of Government, there is a strong working relationship between the Combined Authority, City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council, and I know from speaking with people around the region that the opportunities devolution brings is being recognised. We are now firmly underway on our devolution journey, and I’m looking forward to what lies ahead."
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