York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

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.

[5][2] The combined authority held its first meeting on 22 January 2024 and assumed its powers on 1 February 2024.

The cabinet of the combined authority is made up of the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and two members from each constituent council.