The role of Yorkshire in transforming the UK’s post pandemic economy
An expert panel has considered what role Yorkshire can play in transforming the UK economy in the wake of Covid-19.
Time for Yorkshire independence draws near – Colin Speakman
MOST Yorkshire people, whether born here or adopted, have a deep love of their native region, its extraordinarily beautiful countryside, its spectacular coastline, its astonishing geology, its rich cultural heritage.
New book puts forward the case for 'Brand Yorkshire'
COULD Yorkshire become England’s first semi-autonomous province?
In a post-pandemic, post-Brexit landscape, Colin Speakman, author of more than 60 books, walker, campaigner and environmentalist, thinks it could. His latest book, Yorkshire: Ancient Nation, Future Province - is due to be launched at the University of Bradford later this month.
Bring back ancient Ridings of Yorkshire and 'overturn the vandalism' of 1970s reforms, Government urged
The Government has been called on to bring back the “territorial integrity and names“ of the ancient Ridings of Yorkshire - reversing the “vandalism of the early 1970s.”
Consultation on plan to "transform" Bradford city centre ends tomorrow
A PUBLIC consultation on plans to transform Bradford City Centre ends tomorrow.
Courageous and compassionate. In search of the English
The Archbishop of York’s comments on Englishness and identity
Yorkshire strength of identity revealed by survey answers
People in England's biggest county consider themselves more Yorkshire than English, according to an online survey.
Campaign to let Yorkshire speak with one voice to the Government
Bringing back a Parliamentary committee of Yorkshire MPs would allow the county “to speak with one voice” to Government, a former Conservative minister from Yorkshire has said.
How Yorkshire can become a powerhouse at Parliament – John Grogan and Timothy Kirkhope
AUGUST 1 – Yorkshire Day – will see the Yorkshire Society, in collaboration with the University of Hull, publish the results of an online survey of nearly 5,000 people in the county
Yorkshire and levelling up lose out with Parliament’s democratic deficit – The Yorkshire Post says
THE SIZE of Yorkshire’s democratic deficit when it comes to the accountability and scrutiny of the London Government, and its civil servants, continues to be illustrated by the system of Parliamentary select committees.
West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin joins regional and city leaders in calling for more powers to hit net zero carbon targets
A communique signed by city and regional leaders from Yorkshire and nationwide is calling on the Government for more devolved powers and resources to hit net zero targets.
Rural Commission says devolution is key for North Yorkshire
A PANEL tasked with finding ways to improve North Yorkshire's rural economy has set out its recommendations in a new report.
Philip Rycroft’s Comments on the Devolution and Levelling-Up agendas
These Comments were given to a meeting of the One Yorkshire Committee on Friday 25th June.
Has the time come for a new Yorkshire Grand Committee?
On Thursday 29 October 2009, in the splendid surroundings of the council chamber in Barnsley Town Hall, a unique event occurred in the history of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Michael Heseltine says he would give his 'eye teeth' to be the metro mayor for all of Yorkshire
Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine has told how he would "give his eye teeth" to be the metro mayor for all of Yorkshire as he said regional leaders were being 'taken for a ride' by the Government over its commitment to devolution.
The Big Yorkshire Conversation
The Yorkshire Society has launched a ‘Big Yorkshire Conversation’ in what is hoped will be a wide-ranging discussion about the future of the region.
Yorkshire metro mayors Tracy Brabin and Dan Jarvis want to form a 'really powerful alliance' on transport, skills and culture to aid the region
The partnership between Yorkshire's two metro mayors working together on issues such as transport, skills and culture could be a "really powerful alliance" for the people of the region, it is claimed.
The Future of England: A St. George's Day Debate
Come and listen and put questions to a distinguished panel of experts who will consider how we understand The Future of England.
Climate change commission launches in Yorkshire and the Humber to tackle crisis head on
A new partnership of councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber is being launched to tackle the climate crisis head on.