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📍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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
Great to hear the Chancellor today, in Leeds, talking about new investment in Northern connectivity.
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An illustrative map showing the routes that will be upgraded. Text on the image says: Phase 1: Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield Phase 2: Liverpool to Manchester new line and upgrade Phase 3: Manchester to Bradford/Leeds/Sheffield. Builds on TRU already being delivered between Leeds and Manchester Regular NPR services continue on existing infrastructure
The government has today committed to upgrade and electrify key rail links across Yorkshire, fix capacity at Leeds, and build a new Bradford station.
As Mayors, we worked with Lord Blunkett, to make the case for Yorkshire's Plan for Rail and the government has listened to us. 🚆
🚉 White Rose Station Progress Update
Following months of delays, the legacy issues affecting White Rose Station have been resolved and construction will recommence shortly.
Thank you to Network Rail and our partners for helping us reach this key milestone.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/deadloc...
Ilkley Moor in Bradford. In the foreground are a collection of large rocks or boulders on top of grass. In the background is a landscape of green fields and woodland. There is a blue sky with a handful of white clouds.
The Bradford Pennine Gateway has been named as one of Condé Nast Traveller's Seven Wonders of the World for 2026.
Its green expanses, wild heathland and striking views showcase some of the best natural heritage West Yorkshire has to offer.
www.bradford.gov.uk/environment/...
Women and girls deserve to feel safe wherever they are and at any time.
Working with women's organisations, the University of Leeds, and our five councils on improvements, we'll continue listening to what changes people want to see.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Over 1,000 people have joined our Women of West Yorkshire Network
With sessions on networking, careers, caring, health, and more, this community is about connecting women and allies to make lives better.
Find out more and how you can join: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/the-mayor/wo...
The side of a train waiting at Platform 1 of a train station. At the far end of the train, someone is getting on.
For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are frozen in England 🧊❄️
We know good public transport is about much more than getting from A to B. It boosts our economy and connects our communities.
This fare freeze is a welcome step in getting transport back on track.
I’m looking forward to joining the new Youth Panel and sharing these insights. 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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For the UK economy to succeed, we must empower the young people who too often feel locked out of training and work.
In West Yorkshire, we’re turning the tide by connecting our colleges, training providers, local businesses and fastest growing sectors together.
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West Yorkshire’s green economy supports over 53,000 jobs and is worth over £8 billion.
Today we’ve launched a new action plan to help us build on that success and unleash the potential of this thriving sector.
Find out more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-k...
