West Yorkshire Combined Authority has a clear vision for the future of the region. Our plans, priorities and values guide the work we do with partners to improve lives, support communities and drive long-term growth across West Yorkshire.
We are working in partnership to create a brighter future that works for all.
The West Yorkshire Plan sets out five key missions, shared by the Combined Authority and our partners, that drive delivery across the region to transform lives and communities.
Our Local Growth Plan sets out five priorities for the next 10 years.
The Local Growth Plan tackles the key barriers – investment, skills and connectivity – that are holding back growth in the region. To tackle this, our five priorities are:
Our values shape how we work and help us stay focused on delivering for West Yorkshire.
We are already proving that devolution is working for West Yorkshire. These changes will place us in a stronger position than ever to drive forward our vision.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
We have a bold vision for the future and to deliver it, we must embrace change. Change has become the new normal at the Combined Authority. We are growing, taking on new responsibilities, delivering more and faster than ever before.
Ben Still, Chief Executive for West Yorkshire Combined Authority
In 2021, the beginning of my first term as Mayor was the start of a long journey towards devolution for West Yorkshire. We knew the change that our local communities needed but lacked the tools, powers and resources to enact it fully. Now, on the cusp of achieving the autonomy we have waited for, we are ready to act.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
