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Levelling up plans do not go far enough for West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire responds as vital business support funding cut by 50%

Community organisations encouraged to bid for £50,000 to support walking and cycling

Mayor of West Yorkshire holds frank talks with Transpennine Express after a flurry of train cancellations across the North

Response to decision extending public consultation on rail ticket office closures

Metro Mayors urge government to save Local Authorities on brink of financial ruin

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister today urging him to keep his Integrated Rail Plan promises to the North.

Co-production countering serious violence in Kirklees

The Mayor's statement in response to recent reports about West Yorkshire Police recruitment

More electric vehicle chargepoints planned for West Yorkshire

Road safety in West Yorkshire driven forward by Vision Zero

One million from criminals to keep West Yorkshire safe

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