From 2022 to 2032 the way we live, work and co-exist together may change in ways we cannot yet imagine.

We cannot predict how regional policy will develop over the years ahead.

Levelling Up

The Levelling Up White Paper is now a foundational document for a broader set of policies. The government has since published a statement of levelling up missions under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, which continues the original 12 missions and requires annual reporting to Parliament. Many of the white paper's proposals are being implemented through the levelling up and regeneration bill and other government programs, such as devolution deals and community investments.

The proposed York and North Yorkshire devolution deal was agreed by government and was reviewed by council and a public consultation launched in October 2022.

Devolution in York and North Yorkshire was approved by City of York Council in February 2023, providing greater access to government to access more funding.

By articulating York’s priorities now, York is better placed to identify future opportunities to potentially increase funding.