West Yorkshire

Bradford launches £120M hydrogen project to fuel economic growth and sustainability

Industry leaders, council officials, stakeholders and climate experts descended on Bradford on 27 September to discuss how the city's landmark hydrogen project can be...

West Yorkshire praised for schemes to deliver walking and cycling improvements

West Yorkshire has been named one of the best areas in the country for walking and cycling. Active Travel England has rated regions across the...

£20m scheme to create “sustainable transport corridor” to move forward

A £20m scheme aimed at boosting public transport, cycling and walking on a major Bradford route has been welcomed, but local residents should have...

Mayor launches new music industry network for creatives in West Yorkshire

A brand-new network has been created to connect creative musical talent with opportunities in West Yorkshire. It brings together everyone in the region’s music industry,...

West Yorkshire Combined Authority approves extra £30m towards green infrastructure

Regional leaders approved plans to invest a further £30 million towards green transport and housing infrastructure for West Yorkshire. Proposals went before a full West...

Mayor launches free support for schools to inspire students into creative careers

Almost 200 secondary schools and colleges across West Yorkshire are set to receive free support to educate young people about careers in the creative...

West Yorkshire Mayor’s new solar panel scheme to help communities save money on energy bills

Homeowners in West Yorkshire could save over 40% off the cost of solar panels under a new scheme from regional Mayor Tracy Brabin. Under the “Solar Together”...

New MCCD to replace Death Certificates as medical examiners take over

A change in the law will see Medical Examiners providing independent scrutiny of all deaths that are not referred to the coroner from 9...

“Horrific” statistics prompt calls for safer public transport as more than half of women feel unsafe at night

Just 41 per cent of women in West Yorkshire feel safe catching the bus at night – a statistic one councillor has described as...

Castleford police team up with retailers to combat shoplifting with innovative approach

Neighbourhood officers in Castleford are working with retailers in taking an innovative approach to addressing issues with shoplifting. The neighbourhood policing team has secured funding...

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