Mayor Tracy Brabin

West Yorkshire invests tens of millions in Weaver Network buses

Tens of millions of pounds will be invested into transport improvements across West Yorkshire as the region prepares for the arrival of the new Weaver Network buses next year. Distinctive green Weaver buses are on their way to the region’s roads as Mayor Tracy Brabin brings public transport back under public control for the first […]

Mayor allocates £500,000 for West Yorkshire active travel schemes

Ten West Yorkshire community groups will receive a share of almost £500,000 to help people walk, wheel and cycle. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has allocated grants of up to £50,000 to 10 walking and cycling hubs, which provide free advice, equipment and group activities to help boost healthy travel options across the region. […]

West Yorkshire sets out £1.2bn budget to deliver “a brighter region that works for all”

West Yorkshire leaders have approved a landmark budget of over a billion pounds to boost growth through delivering a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region. As the region prepares to take control of its first-ever ‘integrated settlement’ from April, the leaders of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield have today met with Mayor Tracy Brabin to sign-off […]

Weaver Network is ‘new era’ for West Yorkshire public transport

West Yorkshire transport bosses have unveiled new branding for the region’s public transport network, pledging a “bold new era”.The Weaver Network was launched by Mayor Tracy Brabin and West Yorkshire council leaders at Millennium Square in Leeds. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) said the single branding across the network would make it “easier and […]

Leeds City Bikes expands with new e-bike model and service areas

Users of Leeds’ cycle hire scheme will benefit from a new model of electric bike when it launches next week. From Tuesday 22 April, 265 improved and easier to use e-bikes will be introduced to the Leeds City Bikes fleet. Delivered by British e-bike hire operator Beryl, Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, […]

£125m plan agreed to improve West Yorkshire’s roads

Approximately 450 miles of road – 8% of the road network in West Yorkshire – will be repaired and protected, alongside wider highways works, under a new plan to invest £125m over the next two years. The new plan and its associated funding was approved by regional leaders at a full West Yorkshire Combined Authority […]