New Policy Yorkshire report A NEW report published today has urged Whitehall to devolve more powers and resources to elected mayors in order to make a difference. Published by the region’s think tank, Policy Yorkshire, the report looks at how to strengthen Yorkshire’s voice at Westminster. With the Government pledged to publish a white paper on devolution, Policy Yorkshire is calling for a new assumption that powers should be devolved to elected mayors unless there is good reason why they should be retained centrally. The Think Tank said this should be matched by giving mayors the power to raise and spend the money they need in the policy areas they have responsibility for.