With all five districts coming together to work as one West Yorkshire powerhouse, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting on with the job of building a stronger, fairer and better‑connected region.
Find out more about what’s coming up in West Yorkshire www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/west-yo...
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Aerial photograph of Lockwood Viaduct in Huddersfield. There's text over the top that says: Millions of pounds approved for projects in West Yorkshire. Delivering for communities now and in the years to come
This is a huge moment for West Yorkshire.
£230 million of new funding for projects across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield for:
🚌 Better transport links
🚲 Improved walking and cycling routes
🏡 New homes for communities
⬆️ More support to help businesses grow
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In West Yorkshire, we’re investing in innovation and backing our entrepreneurs.
We’ve announced our Big Ideas Challenge winners - three businesses with innovative solutions to make our region healthier.
Find out more: challengeworks.org/news/winners-mayors-big-...
Technology and innovation have a big part to play in creating a safer, fairer West Yorkshire.
Students are using virtual reality to explore some of the issues affecting them.
From knife crime to anti-social behaviour, these immersive programmes are educating our young people and changing lives.
We've launched new support to help employers recruit and retain people with disabilities and health conditions, empowering people to secure jobs and support their families.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business-sup...
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A photo of a woman wearing safety goggles and a hi vis jacket with her arms folded. There is text over the top that says New support to help more people with health conditions and disabilities get into work
Thousands of talented people in West Yorkshire are locked out of work through no fault of their own.
We’re determined to change this.
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On #InternationalWomensDay, we recognise the strength, compassion, and resilience of women everywhere.
We celebrate the ones who raised us, inspire us, and lift us up.
And we promise to keep building a region where everyone can access opportunity, feel safe, and thrive.
Photograph of Mayor of West Yorkshire. Behind her is an athletics track. At the top of the photograph is text that says Every child in West Yorkshire to have access to grassroots sport
I promised every young person would have access to grassroots sport.
Today we’re discussing our plans to level the playing field by bringing more modern, all-weather pitches to every district.
Find out more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/multi-m...
Graphic that says 'your chance to raise public issues that matter to you'
Whether it's housing, transport, the economy - we want to hear from you.
Join us at our next Mayor's Question Time and find out more about what we're doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
📍Wakefield College
📆 Tuesday 10 March
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-yorks...
Three photos of Tracy Brabin speaking at a lectern. Underneath each photo is a quote that says: We already know that West Yorkshire’s specialisms are poised to lead the government’s growth mission We’re the surprising and serious alternative to London We bring the national focus with a local edge.
Great to welcome the first Reset Connect North to Leeds today 🤝
West Yorkshire’s £8 billion green economy is powered by 3,000 businesses - and we’re just getting started.
Would you like to ask me a question?
📍Wakefield College
📆 Tuesday 10 March
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whether it is about transport, housing, climate or the region's economy.
Find out more about what we're doing to tackle issues that affect your community.
Free tickets 👇
https://ow.ly/CwCu50Ymk1G
Photograph of two hands holding in a supportive manner. Text over the top reads 40% fall in investigation times for victims of rape in West Yorkshrie.
📉 40% reduction in rape investigation times
🚨 More charges secured
📊 Better outcomes than the national average
Our Women’s Safety Unit is delivering real change for women and girls in West Yorkshire: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/women-s...
Great news for our creative sector.👏
Production Park has received planning approval for the next phase of its expansion.
Already at the forefront of the creative industries, these plans will help the Park continue to break boundaries and attract world-class talent to our region.
A cross made with ash. There is text over the top that says Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for many Christians.
Wishing everyone observing, in West Yorkshire and beyond, a peaceful time of reflection and renewal.
Photo of a lamp, with text that says Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan Mubarak ✨
Wishing all those observing a blessed and peaceful month.
Photograph of red lanterns against a dark background. Over the top is text that says Happy Lunar New Year.
Happy Lunar New Year ✨
Wishing everyone celebrating a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.
Wishing good luck to all of West Yorkshire’s teams as they kick off their 2026 Super League season this weekend 🏉🏆
And welcome back to Bradford Bulls - with their return to the league, there are now five teams making our region proud. 💪
West Yorkshire-wide LGBTQ+ Support Services: wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/health-young...
Out Together LGBT+ Hubs:
outtogether.lgbt/our-hubs/
Longboat Wakefield:
www.longboatwakefield.org
Photograph of the progress pride flag from Leeds Pride.
It’s LGBT+ History Month. 🏳️🌈
A time to reflect on past inequalities, celebrate progress, and recognise the change still needed.
Across West Yorkshire, LGBTQ+ hubs and support services are here to help.
You can find links to some of them in this thread.
If you’re interested in taking your business to the global stage, visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business/gro... to discover the support available.
Three photos, one on top of the other, of the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, speaking. There's text on each photo that says: The West Yorkshire brand has long been synonymous with world class products and services. Whether you're a seasoned exporter or just starting on your journey... There are resources and support out there to help you take your business global.
West Yorkshire is a place of phenomenal opportunity.
It was great to join the Department for Business and Trade in Bradford, to speak to businesses who are helping tell our region's story to the world.
Group photograph of five people in front of a sign that says "Fly between Leeds and Sheffield by train". Two of the people are holding a sign that says Yorkshire Flyer.
An up close photograph of a train station board. In focus is a departure for Sheffield, on the Yorkshire Flyer service.
Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, pointing upwards towards a train station board for a train to Sheffield with the Yorkshire Flyer Service.
Good news for our railways 🚆
Northern Rail's new Yorkshire Flyer service means there's now a fast train from Leeds to Sheffield every 30 minutes, adding 30,000 extra seats a week to the line.
This a great step towards delivering the railways that our passengers deserve.
This Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, we’re launching a specialist new service, supporting victims and survivors of stalking.
'Safer Steps' provides practical advice, safety planning and help for anyone who needs it.
To find out more, visit https://safersteps.uk/home/
Steel framework of a Dewsbury Bus Station under construction with clear blue sky overhead and workers in the distance.
Fantastic to see the ongoing transformation of Dewsbury Bus Station.
Set to be one of the first in our Weaver Network, it will feature:
🗣️Better real-time info
💡Energy saving features
🚲Cycle parking
And more, in an accessible, modern station that passengers deserve.
https://ow.ly/jQfe50Y61Fk
Find out more about what this means for communities: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/west-yo...
Aerial photograph of a town, with text over the top that says Historic £1.2 billion budget approved for West Yorkshire
With a historic £1.2 billion budget, we’ll transform West Yorkshire for generations to come by investing in:
🏠The high quality homes people want
🤝The skills and employment support people need
🚌The transport links people deserve
Group photograph of two people sat at a desk, with four people stood behind them. At the front is Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire Mayor, and Heidi Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Transport. Behind is Councillor Jane Scullion, Councillor Carole Pattison, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, and Councillor James Lewis.
Northern Powerhouse Rail will invest billions into the North, to ensure our railways get the long overdue improvements passengers deserve.
Today, with the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, we signed on the dotted line to unlock this funding and get our railways back on track.
What do Beyonce, Oasis, Coldplay, and Lady Gaga have in common?
They’ve all worked out of Production Park in West Yorkshire.
Great to welcome South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard as we look at how Yorkshire can continue to be a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
Every child should grow up with nature on their doorstep.
The White Rose Forest is helping to make this possible with 3 million trees planted already across West & North Yorkshire, and another 90 million to go.
Find out how you can get involved: whiteroseforest.org/about/
Hot off the heels of Bradford’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture, the first ever UK Town of Culture competition is now open to entries.
There’s so much pride and ambition in West Yorkshire’s towns - let’s tell the world about it!
Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
