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12 Mar 2026

West Yorkshire leaders kickstart major investment pipeline with over £200 million for transformative projects

Almost a quarter of a billion pounds of investment has been given the greenlight to transform West Yorkshire and boost growth through better transport, high-quality homes, a skilled workforce, and by making it a better place to live, work or grow a business.

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09 Mar 2026

Mayor launches bold new drive to close disability employment gap and boost wellbeing and productivity across West Yorkshire

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03 Mar 2026

West Yorkshire businesses to benefit from new Growth Hub with ‘no wrong door to a world of support’

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23 Feb 2026

Tracy Brabin leads West Yorkshire trade mission to Switzerland and Germany to deepen economic ties and drum up jobs and investment

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15 Dec 2025

Mayor kickstarts plan to supercharge West Yorkshire’s green economy

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10 Oct 2025

West Yorkshire secures jobs and investment on UK-India trade mission

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08 Oct 2025

Mayor joins Prime Minister on India trade mission to boost jobs and investment in West Yorkshire

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02 Oct 2025

West Yorkshire launches flagship economic plan to grow six business sectors in £7 billion bid for growth

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29 Sep 2025

West Yorkshire receives £25 million to bolster its world-class creative industries

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31 Jul 2025

AI wellbeing companion for neurodivergent women and digital training platform for pharmacists among £1m Mayor’s big ideas challenge finalists

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15 Jul 2025

Response to the Chancellor's Leeds Reforms to Financial Services in the UK

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08 Jul 2025

What’s the Big Idea? West Yorkshire's Young Innovators Shine in Mayor's Challenge - Meet the West Yorkshire Young People with Big Ideas to Boost Wellbeing

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26 Jun 2025

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin showcases green economy vision and announces Reset Connect North delivery 2026

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