The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) has congratulated Luke Campbell on his election as the region’s first mayor.
He was declared the winner of the inaugural Combined Authority Mayoral election at East Riding Leisure Haltemprice in Anlaby on Friday 2 May.
The new mayor will lead HEYCA, providing strategic direction for the economic growth and prosperity of the region.
He will assume control over devolved powers and will be the lead figure responsible for an investment fund worth £400 million over the next 30 years.
Interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, Mark Rogers, said: “The election of the first mayor means that the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is now fully established.
“Our team will support the Mayor during this exciting time as we work to grow the fortunes of this region and the people who live and work here.
“The mayor has responsibilities for transport, housing and skills, and will also be that visible figure banging at Westminster’s door and shouting about this part of the world.
“We’ve been hard at work preparing for the mayor’s appointment, and will be doing everything we can to enable them to hit the ground running and champion the area nationally and internationally.”
The new mayor will officially start in office on Tuesday 6 May, with a ceremony due to be held for the signing of the formal Acceptance of Office document.
You can find out more about the role of the mayor and the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority here.