Hull to be invited to make City Deal bid

HULL could soon follow Leeds and Sheffield by being given its own City Deal as it is invited to bid for new powers today.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is expected to announce that Hull and the wider Humber area has been earmarked for new powers.

Under City Deals, councils and business leaders are being encouraged to take major decisions on where spending on areas such as transport and infrastructure should be made.

The initiative is being viewed by some as a major breakthrough in moving powers away from Whitehall to the regions.

Mr Clegg is expected to announce today that 20 more towns and cities can bid for their own City Deal, including Hull and the Humber.