West Yorkshire is a stunning region of the country, bursting with rich culture, history and diversity.
That’s why as part of the West Yorkshire Plan, we’ve made it one of our missions to make progress in key areas, including sport, heritage and culture access by 2040. Read on to discover more.
A thriving hub for culture, West Yorkshire is a jewel in the crown of the UK when it comes to history, heritage and things to do.
From famous artists such as Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth to a bustling food and drink scene, fantastic places for shopping with Leeds Trinity and Victoria Gate to so much more.
That’s why we recognise we need to do even more to promote and develop our culture for current and future generations to enjoy.
Mission two of the West Yorkshire Plan outlines our vision for a happy West Yorkshire – connecting great places and healthy communities for everyone to enjoy. Discover more about our mission to help our region's culture thrive below.
We know West Yorkshire is a great place to live. We want happy communities to be better connected. That's why we’re committed to active neighbourhoods with rich culture and safe green spaces.
Access to cultural delights is important, but West Yorkshire must also be affordable for many. With this goal, the Combined Authority is dedicated to providing truly affordable, high-quality housing. This will meet the needs of our people and communities.
We’re focused on increasing the health and wellbeing of the people of West Yorkshire. We want the life expectancy of our region to equal the national average. Areas to help this include increasing participation in sport, improved wellbeing levels and increased activity levels. From creating safer green spaces to increased funding in grassroots sport, we’re doing our bit to achieve our goals.
