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West Yorkshire’s first ever Young Poets Laureate chosen by Simon Armitage and Mayor

More than 1,600 trips made on new Leeds e-bikes during first week

Schools’ Debate on Youth Violence at Royal Armouries

Response to HMICFRS State of Policing, Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales

Mayor of West Yorkshire announces Green Jobs Taskforce to make region a leader in green skills

Tracy Brabin to end mayoral term with landmark decision on bus reform

Mayor responds to trans-Pennine rail upgrade announcement

Bradford Interchange rail gateway to benefit from investment while solution for bus station is found

Responding to the Spending Review, the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said:

Mayor of West Yorkshire responds to Chancellor's Spring Statement

'Reclaim the Night’ event empowering West Yorkshire’s women and girls

Mayor’s Statement on Super Complaint: Police Perpetrated Domestic Abuse

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