Timetable for Devolution

Action	Start	Finish
Dialogue/negotiations between Leaders and Ministers from DLUHC and the Treasury	March 2022	29 July 2022
“Minded to” Devolution Deal announced	1 August 2022	1 August 2022
The Council (through the Executive) to consider the deal, complete a governance review and agree to consult on the creation of a Mayoral Combined Authority (the Scheme)	September 2022	September/ October 2022
Consult with the public	October 2022	December 2022
Councils to consider the results of the consultation and to consider submitting the Governance Review, Scheme (with any revisions) and summary of consultation responses to Government	Late January 2023	End February 2023
Local Government Reorganisation in North Yorkshire and creation of North Yorkshire Council	1 April 2023	1 April 2023
Government considers statutory tests, and if SoS consents, drafts relevant Order	March 2023	July 2023
Councils consent to Order	July 2023
Draft order laid before Parliament for Approval	July 2023	October / November 2023
Formation of Combined Authority		November / December 2023
Mayor Elections		May 2024