MayorOfWY's profile picture. First elected Mayor of West Yorkshire.
First woman to hold a Metro Mayor role in England.
Building a brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

@MayorOfWY

First elected Mayor of West Yorkshire. First woman to hold a Metro Mayor role in England. Building a brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.

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An exciting change is coming… Introducing the Weaver Network - a transport network made to measure for West Yorkshire! Our new name is a promise to everyone that wherever you’re going, we’ll get you there 🚲🚌 westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…


To be part of the largest UK trade delegation ever sent to India was an incredible honour. This is devolution in action. Mayors working with the government to secure the jobs and investment that will put more money in people’s pockets back home. Find out more about what this…

MayorOfWY's tweet image. To be part of the largest UK trade delegation ever sent to India was an incredible honour.

This is devolution in action.

Mayors working with the government to secure the jobs and investment that will put more money in people’s pockets back home.

Find out more about what this…

West Yorkshire is where talent, innovation, and opportunity live. That was my message at @GffFintechfest. We're serious about growth: 🔹Home to the Northern Square Mile 🔹Embracing the opportunities of the Digital and FinTech sectors 🔹Our region is open for business


Culture🤝Economic growth At the largest ever government trade mission to India, I'm championing West Yorkshire's creative industries. From a visit to the famous @yrf studios to joining the @ficci_india Frames Conference with industry leaders, we've been showcasing all our…


West Yorkshire has a deep and enduring friendship with India 🤝 This week, I'm joining @10DowningStreet in India to bang the drum for our region. I'll be promoting our strengths and building relationships that will mean more jobs, investment and opportunities back home.

MayorOfWY's tweet image. West Yorkshire has a deep and enduring friendship with India 🤝

This week, I'm joining @10DowningStreet in India to bang the drum for our region.

I'll be promoting our strengths and building relationships that will mean more jobs, investment and opportunities back home.

Across the UK and Europe, mayors are getting things done – rebuilding trust, opportunity, and delivering change. The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will help us go further, to raise ambitions, learn from each other, and lead with confidence. Find out more:…

MayorOfWY's tweet image. Across the UK and Europe, mayors are getting things done – rebuilding trust, opportunity, and delivering change.

The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will help us go further, to raise ambitions, learn from each other, and lead with confidence.

Find out more:…

My statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.

MayorOfWY's tweet image. My statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.

We don't just talk about growth - we deliver it. Our new economic plans will boost six of our region's world-class business sectors. Bringing together the public and private sector, this a gamechanger for our region. Find out more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…


Everyone should be able to access and enjoy West Yorkshire’s world-class culture. Working with Unlimited, we're supporting organisations like @MAP_Charity to become more accessible for artists and audiences. Find out what support you can receive here: weareunlimited.org.uk/micro-capital-…


I am appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Manchester and my thoughts are with those affected and their loved ones. At this time, on Yom Kippur, our thoughts are with the Jewish community – both in our region and across the country. I want to reassure that I’m in touch with…


As the clocks go back, we’re stepping forward to demand a safer, fairer West Yorkshire for everyone. Join us on 26 October to #ReclaimTheNight, as we send a clear message: violence against women and girls has no place here. Find your nearest event: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…


It’s great to hear @RachelReevesMP pledge to abolish long-term youth unemployment, with guaranteed paid work placements within 18 months. Here in West Yorkshire, we have a plan to build the healthiest workforce in England by 2040, working with businesses and support services to…


Housing Secretary @SteveReedMP has confirmed that Leeds South Bank could be one of the government’s flagship new towns, with thousands of affordable homes for working families. West Yorkshire stands ready to build, baby, build – better homes, better businesses and better…


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📢 Propel Healthtech is open for applications! Thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Healthtech Investment Zone, Propel is expanding to support more innovators.

HealthInnovYH's tweet image. 📢 Propel Healthtech is open for applications!

Thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Healthtech Investment Zone, Propel is expanding to support more innovators.

We’re building a region of learning and creativity, and that must start with our kids. Great to hear @RachelReevesMP commit to rolling out our region’s Libraries for Primaries programme across England, hot on the heels of our Young Poet Laureate scheme going national. Reading…


One word: Incredible! 👏   Congratulations @RedRosesRugby, #RWC2025 champions on home soil. 🏆   You have cemented your legacy and inspired a generation.

🏆 WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆 #RedRoses | #RWC2025

RedRosesRugby's tweet image. 🏆 WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆

#RedRoses | #RWC2025


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Today’s @rugbyworldcup final will be the most attended women’s rugby match in history. With @MayorOfWY, @KiMcGuinness, @lisanandy, @DCMS, Mayor Helen Godwin will be rooting for @RedRosesRugby🌹, who have inspired a new generation. Come on England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #RedRoses #RWC2025


Let’s go @RedRosesRugby! 🌹   Huge good luck for today’s #RWC2025 final. Grit, talent, power – you’ve got it all 💪   West Yorkshire is cheering you on!

It all comes down to this 🌹 Welcome to #RWC2025 final game day – watch the #RedRoses live on BBC One at 16:00 BST 📺

RedRosesRugby's tweet image. It all comes down to this 🌹

Welcome to #RWC2025 final game day – watch the #RedRoses live on BBC One at 16:00 BST 📺


A true Yorkshire icon was honoured today. Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease. And now @northernassist's train will carry his legacy across the North every day.

MayorOfWY's tweet image. A true Yorkshire icon was honoured today.

Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease.

And now @northernassist's  train will carry his legacy across the North every day.
MayorOfWY's tweet image. A true Yorkshire icon was honoured today.

Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease.

And now @northernassist's  train will carry his legacy across the North every day.
MayorOfWY's tweet image. A true Yorkshire icon was honoured today.

Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease.

And now @northernassist's  train will carry his legacy across the North every day.

We have invested more than £3 million into our e-bike hire scheme, helping people make thousands of journeys across Leeds. Now, having @LNER on board will take us that extra mile to improve the service and get more people out and about. 🚲

MayorOfWY's tweet image. We have invested more than £3 million into our e-bike hire scheme, helping people make thousands of journeys across Leeds.

Now, having @LNER on board will take us that extra mile to improve the service and get more people out and about. 🚲

West Yorkshire has a long, proud history of partnership and collaboration with Ireland. 🇮🇪🤝 It was fantastic to welcome Cillian O’Kelly, the new Irish Consul General, to our region. I look forward to working together and continuing to strengthen our ties.

MayorOfWY's tweet image. West Yorkshire has a long, proud history of partnership and collaboration with Ireland. 🇮🇪🤝

It was fantastic to welcome Cillian O’Kelly, the new Irish Consul General, to our region.

I look forward to working together and continuing to strengthen our ties.

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