Yorkshire police forces could merge to create ‘mega-force’Mayor Watch: £45bn rail investment and precept hikesCombined authority bids for more powers and funding flexibilityMayor under fire for backing policy which has seen North Yorkshire lose government funding£60,000 ‘Dragon’s Den’ grants available to help businesses launch new ideasMayor plans 9% council tax hike for fire serviceMayor publishes personal expenses claims for first timeConcern that £41m North Yorkshire bus funding won’t go far enoughMayor welcomes new powers to restrict pavement parkingMayor’s expenses yet to be published despite new year pledge