Tracy Brabin elected first Mayor of West Yorkshire

Responding to the election of Tracy Brabin as the first Mayor of West Yorkshire, Ben Still, Managing Director of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, said: 

“This election of a Mayor of West Yorkshire marks the start of a new chapter for devolution in the region. We look forward to supporting the Mayor and the Combined Authority members to deliver better opportunities for economic growth, better transport, while tackling the climate emergency and improving living standards for all our communities. 

“As we emerge from the pandemic, having a Mayor will help us meet our regional challenges and shape our future. Tracy Brabin will act as a figurehead for the region and bring West Yorkshire greater influence within government at national level, including on economic recovery, the power to shape government policy and access further funding.”