Mayor of West Yorkshire15 hrs agoViews sought on plans for new railway stationThorpe Park station could offer 10-minute trips from east Leeds to the city centre, planners say.15 hrs ago4 Aug 2026Deputy mayor backs early prisoner release plansAlison Lowe answers questions on BBC Radio Leeds about early release, knife crime and e-bikes.4 Aug 20267 Jul 2026Mayor on 'outrageous' £660,000 extra payment to water bossThe region's mayor on water, buses, women's safety and the future of public transport.7 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Can Burnham's 'Manchesterism' work in Yorkshire?Andy Burnham is promising to deliver "the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen".4 Jul 202626 Jun 2026Council gridlock 'part of politics', says mayorTracy Brabin says she is 'hopeful' Kirklees Council will resolve its leadership issue soon.26 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Mayor guarantees work experience for under-18sWest Yorkshire mayor says she will guarantee work experience placements to all under-18s.24 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Olympians join mayors to back northern Olympic bidPoliticians and sporting heroes discuss how a northern Olympic bid could be developed.23 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Mayor's appeal for councillors to choose leaderTracy Brabin writes to 69 Kirklees councillors as the authority remains without a leader.18 Jun 20262 Jun 2026'We need urgent action to improve water safety'West Yorkshire's Alison Lowe says young people need to be made more aware of the dangers.2 Jun 2026...
