West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Our 2026-27 budget = £866 million Here’s how we’re investing it in West Yorkshire: 🚍 £437m on transport infrastructure 🚆 £162m on running transport services 📚 £98m on skills & jobs 🏢 £56m to help local businesses grow 🌍 £38m on housing, energy & climate projects Have your say on our spending priorities by 26 October 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5PfYBqQ

West Yorkshire is building stronger international partnerships through the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, a landmark deal that opens new opportunities for our region’s businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs. With over £900m already in annual trade, this deal means new markets for our manufacturers, innovators and women-led businesses. Together, we’re ensuring West Yorkshire leads the way in turning international trade opportunities into real, inclusive regional growth. 🌍

🎓 How York and West Yorkshire’s universities power growth and opportunity. From digital health to green innovation, our region’s universities are driving skills, research and inclusive growth: 🏥 University of Bradford – Leading in digital health and supporting healthtech innovation. 🚄 The University of Huddersfield – Advancing rail, engineering and infrastructure expertise. 🤖 University of Leeds – Anchoring STEM, AI and health research and talent. 🎨 Leeds Beckett University – Building careers in sport, health and the creative industries. 👩🏫 Leeds Trinity University – Strengthening teacher training and health apprenticeships. 💡 Leeds Arts University – Powering the creative and digital design economy. 🎶 Leeds Conservatoire – Developing talent for the music and creative sectors. 🧬 University of York – A world-class research partner in life sciences, digital and green tech. 🎭 York St. John University – Expanding education, health and creative opportunities.   Together, they make York and West Yorkshire one of the UK’s most dynamic, diverse and collaborative higher education ecosystems, creating opportunity and driving regional prosperity. 💼🌍

It’s vital that everyone can experience the incredible culture West Yorkshire has to offer. We’re working with Unlimited to help cultural venues, events and organisations make their facilities more accessible. Support is also available through expert advice and disability awareness training. Thanks to this programme, The Art House in Wakefield installed two automatic doors - improving independent access for disabled artists and audiences who said they needed better facilities. 💡 The next round of funding is open for expressions of interest 🗓️ Deadline: Tuesday 21 October 2025 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eQBGwSQn Together, let’s make West Yorkshire more inclusive and accessible for everyone.

We’re investing £866m in West Yorkshire for 2025-26 🚦📚🏢 Which area would you personally prioritise? Have your say by 26 October 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5PfYBqQ

🚆 Women of West Yorkshire: Shaping the Future of Transport Join us online on Wednesday 8th October for an inspiring event where we’ll explore how to make transport in our region more inclusive, sustainable, and fair. ✨ Connect, share ideas, and help shape the future together. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dPAvc3WA

Our region is home to some of the UK’s most exciting businesses. But securing the investment they need to grow remains a challenge for many. This why we are proud to support #BusinessFinanceWeek25, an initiative by British Business Bank, to help small businesses across our region access the finance and advice they need to grow. If you run or support a local business, you can find out more on what is available here: https://lnkd.in/eNybny4U #WestYorkshire #WhereOpportunityLives

Driving forward West Yorkshire’s transport future 🚊✨ Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire has been honoured with the Judges’ Special Award at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards. This international accolade shines a spotlight on our ambitions for a better-connected West Yorkshire, with the Weaver Network joining up journeys across the region and bringing trams to Leeds and Bradford. In her acceptance speech, the Mayor said: “We are so excited to be revolutionising public transport in our region... we hope you will continue to support us as we drive forward with our vision for a greener, cleaner and better-connected West Yorkshire” We’re proud to see this work highlighted on a global stage, and we remain committed to delivering a transport network that will transform our region. #MassTransit #WeaverNetwork #WestYorkshire #PublicTransport #GlobalLightRailAwards #TransportInnovation

Everyone should be able to access the world class culture West Yorkshire is famous for.   That’s why we have partnered with Unlimited to help cultural venues, events and organisations become more accessible and inclusive for disabled artists and audiences.   Through this programme, you can apply for support for small capital projects, expert advice and support and disability awareness training.   MAP Charity in Leeds were able to add a new, permanent ramp as well as accessible, gender-neutral toilets to prepare their building to welcome the public to events and workshops.     The next round is now open for expressions of interest. Deadline - Tuesday 21 October 2025   Click here to learn more and apply - https://lnkd.in/eQBGwSQn   Together, let’s build a more accessible West Yorkshire.   #AccessibilityMatters #WestYorkshire #InclusiveArts #AccessForAll #YouCanMakeItHere