Tag: West Yorkshire Mayor

Mass transit route options through South Leeds revealed

The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, unveiled the proposed routes of the new mass transit system for West Yorksire’s first two lines, at an event this morning (15 July 2024). The plans, which are now open for public consultation, show three possible routes through South Leeds to link the

Candidates announced for Council and Mayoral elections

The candidates for the 2024 Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Mayor elections have been announced. We’ve published full lists of the candidates on separate pages for Beeston & Holbeck ward, Hunslet & Riverside ward, Middleton Park ward and for the West Yorkshire Mayor. We’re writing to all the candidates

South Leeds on track for new mass transit system

Plans for a tram system running through Leeds and Bradford have been set out today (7 March 2024) , with a line to Elland Road and White Rose in the first phase. The proposals were published today ahead of the final Combined Authority meeting of West Yorkshire’s leaders next week

Call for land to be safeguarded for southern station extension

The Mayor of West Yorkshire and leader of Leeds City Council have written (full letter attached) to the Prime Minister, urging him to ensure land around Leeds Station continues to be safeguarded. The land was earmarked for the HS2 high speed rail route through Stourton and Hunslet until the eastern

West Yorkshire Mayor meets residents in Belle Isle

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin attended a public meeting in Belle Isle on Monday (25 September 2023) answering residents’ questions about crime, anti-social behaviour and transport issues. About 25 people attended the meeting, organised by Cllr Sharon Burke (Labour, Middleton Park) at St John & St Barnabas church’s Welcome Centre

Mayor urges organisations to apply for Safer Communities Fund

Groups across West Yorkshire that are helping to end the scourge of violence in the region are being urged to step forward and apply for the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund. West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has made £350,000 available to voluntary and community groups, charities, and partners with an innovative