The Government Office for Yorkshire and The Humber works with organisations across the Region to deliver Government policies and programmes and to contribute a regional perspective in their development.
We work for 11 Government Departments:
- Cabinet Office
- Department of Culture Media and Sport
- Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Department of Health
- Department for Business,Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
- Department for Transport
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Home Office
- Department for Communities and Local Government
- Ministry of Justice
The social, economic and environmental diversity of Yorkshire and The Humber is important. As the representative of central Government in the region, we promote effective integration of policies and programmes so that they reflect priorities at regional and local level.
Our Aim is to deliver thriving and sustainable communities across the region by working in partnership, ensuring effective delivery of Government programmes and informing policy development to:
- Improve the economy
- Improve the quality of life of all those who live or work in the region, and the quality of experience for those who visit
- Protect and improve the natural and built environment
GOYH is led by its Regional Director Felicity Everiss, supported by 7 senior Directors. Professor Paul Johnstone is the Regional Director for Public Health. Each GO Director leads on a particular policy theme, and most also have responsibility for leading cross Government Office work for particular places.
