Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
@mayorofwy.bsky.social
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.
First woman to hold a Metro Mayor role in England.
Building a brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.
From radio broadcasts to inclusive music collectives, Chapel FM Arts Centre is a hub of creativity and community in Seacroft.
I chatted with Lidia and Eyob about my career journey as both a creative and a politician.
🎙️ Tune in on 10 & 11 Dec for the radio shows www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/
I chatted with Lidia and Eyob about my career journey as both a creative and a politician.
🎙️ Tune in on 10 & 11 Dec for the radio shows www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
From radio broadcasts to inclusive music collectives, Chapel FM Arts Centre is a hub of creativity and community in Seacroft.
I chatted with Lidia and Eyob about my career journey as both a creative and a politician.
🎙️ Tune in on 10 & 11 Dec for the radio shows www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/
I chatted with Lidia and Eyob about my career journey as both a creative and a politician.
🎙️ Tune in on 10 & 11 Dec for the radio shows www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/
Calling all 16-26 year olds in West Yorkshire 📣
We want to hear creative ideas that could make the lives of local young people healthier and happier.
Find out more about the Mayor's big ideas challenge and apply by 7 December www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business-sup...
We want to hear creative ideas that could make the lives of local young people healthier and happier.
Find out more about the Mayor's big ideas challenge and apply by 7 December www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business-sup...
December 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Calling all 16-26 year olds in West Yorkshire 📣
We want to hear creative ideas that could make the lives of local young people healthier and happier.
Find out more about the Mayor's big ideas challenge and apply by 7 December www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business-sup...
We want to hear creative ideas that could make the lives of local young people healthier and happier.
Find out more about the Mayor's big ideas challenge and apply by 7 December www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business-sup...
My response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 👇
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 👇
Wow. We are all so proud of you Sara!
Come rain or shine, Sara has brightened everyone's week.
Huge well done for raising over £6 million for BBC Children in Need and showing the world that women over 50 can do anything they put their minds to 💪
Now put your feet up and have a brew! ☕
Come rain or shine, Sara has brightened everyone's week.
Huge well done for raising over £6 million for BBC Children in Need and showing the world that women over 50 can do anything they put their minds to 💪
Now put your feet up and have a brew! ☕
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Wow. We are all so proud of you Sara!
Come rain or shine, Sara has brightened everyone's week.
Huge well done for raising over £6 million for BBC Children in Need and showing the world that women over 50 can do anything they put their minds to 💪
Now put your feet up and have a brew! ☕
Come rain or shine, Sara has brightened everyone's week.
Huge well done for raising over £6 million for BBC Children in Need and showing the world that women over 50 can do anything they put their minds to 💪
Now put your feet up and have a brew! ☕
Today, West Yorkshire paused to remember those who have served in our Armed Forces.
We laid wreaths, to give our thanks for their bravery and service, and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
We laid wreaths, to give our thanks for their bravery and service, and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today, West Yorkshire paused to remember those who have served in our Armed Forces.
We laid wreaths, to give our thanks for their bravery and service, and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
We laid wreaths, to give our thanks for their bravery and service, and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
On Remembrance Day, we honour and remember those who served and gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today, and every day, we remember them.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today, and every day, we remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
On Remembrance Day, we honour and remember those who served and gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today, and every day, we remember them.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today, and every day, we remember them.
Today, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served, fought, and given their lives for our peace and freedom.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served, fought, and given their lives for our peace and freedom.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Today, at West Yorkshire Police's Remembrance Service, we laid wreaths and paid tribute to all those who have bravely served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today, at West Yorkshire Police's Remembrance Service, we laid wreaths and paid tribute to all those who have bravely served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Here in West Yorkshire, we're turning world-class research into real-world solutions.
Yesterday we welcomed a delegation of leading Advanced Materials businesses from Bangalore to our region, to showcase our innovations and demonstrate the opportunities for stronger partnerships.
Yesterday we welcomed a delegation of leading Advanced Materials businesses from Bangalore to our region, to showcase our innovations and demonstrate the opportunities for stronger partnerships.
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Here in West Yorkshire, we're turning world-class research into real-world solutions.
Yesterday we welcomed a delegation of leading Advanced Materials businesses from Bangalore to our region, to showcase our innovations and demonstrate the opportunities for stronger partnerships.
Yesterday we welcomed a delegation of leading Advanced Materials businesses from Bangalore to our region, to showcase our innovations and demonstrate the opportunities for stronger partnerships.
Yorkshire Water customers are angry, and rightly so.
▪️ A staggering 41% increase on bills
▪️ Continuing pollution incidents
▪️ A breakdown in public trust
Today we met with the company's chair with a very clear message – enough is enough.
Read more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
▪️ A staggering 41% increase on bills
▪️ Continuing pollution incidents
▪️ A breakdown in public trust
Today we met with the company's chair with a very clear message – enough is enough.
Read more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
October 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Yorkshire Water customers are angry, and rightly so.
▪️ A staggering 41% increase on bills
▪️ Continuing pollution incidents
▪️ A breakdown in public trust
Today we met with the company's chair with a very clear message – enough is enough.
Read more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
▪️ A staggering 41% increase on bills
▪️ Continuing pollution incidents
▪️ A breakdown in public trust
Today we met with the company's chair with a very clear message – enough is enough.
Read more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
Today is the day.
Join us to demand safer streets for everyone in our region.
⬇️Follow the link find a Reclaim the Night event near you.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
Join us to demand safer streets for everyone in our region.
⬇️Follow the link find a Reclaim the Night event near you.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
October 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today is the day.
Join us to demand safer streets for everyone in our region.
⬇️Follow the link find a Reclaim the Night event near you.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
Join us to demand safer streets for everyone in our region.
⬇️Follow the link find a Reclaim the Night event near you.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
West Yorkshire is open for business.
Home to the Northern Square Mile, we're primed to support the government's plans to double the country's financial services sector.
Today, I spoke to industry leaders about the opportunities on our doorstep.
Home to the Northern Square Mile, we're primed to support the government's plans to double the country's financial services sector.
Today, I spoke to industry leaders about the opportunities on our doorstep.
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
West Yorkshire is open for business.
Home to the Northern Square Mile, we're primed to support the government's plans to double the country's financial services sector.
Today, I spoke to industry leaders about the opportunities on our doorstep.
Home to the Northern Square Mile, we're primed to support the government's plans to double the country's financial services sector.
Today, I spoke to industry leaders about the opportunities on our doorstep.
West Yorkshire is THE place to invest.
That was my message at the Regional Investment Summit.
With our Local Growth Plan, we have the potential to add £26 billion to the UK economy over the next decade.
We're home to pioneers, thriving businesses, vibrant communities, and a bright future.
That was my message at the Regional Investment Summit.
With our Local Growth Plan, we have the potential to add £26 billion to the UK economy over the next decade.
We're home to pioneers, thriving businesses, vibrant communities, and a bright future.
October 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
West Yorkshire is THE place to invest.
That was my message at the Regional Investment Summit.
With our Local Growth Plan, we have the potential to add £26 billion to the UK economy over the next decade.
We're home to pioneers, thriving businesses, vibrant communities, and a bright future.
That was my message at the Regional Investment Summit.
With our Local Growth Plan, we have the potential to add £26 billion to the UK economy over the next decade.
We're home to pioneers, thriving businesses, vibrant communities, and a bright future.
Wishing all those who celebrate, a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity and joy to you and all your family.
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Wishing all those who celebrate, a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity and joy to you and all your family.
This year, another £750k will support those most in need across West Yorkshire.
Since 2022, our emergency cost of living fund has given £3m to charities helping the people hit hardest.
Devolution lets us make a real difference - building a brighter West Yorkshire for all.
Since 2022, our emergency cost of living fund has given £3m to charities helping the people hit hardest.
Devolution lets us make a real difference - building a brighter West Yorkshire for all.
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This year, another £750k will support those most in need across West Yorkshire.
Since 2022, our emergency cost of living fund has given £3m to charities helping the people hit hardest.
Devolution lets us make a real difference - building a brighter West Yorkshire for all.
Since 2022, our emergency cost of living fund has given £3m to charities helping the people hit hardest.
Devolution lets us make a real difference - building a brighter West Yorkshire for all.
We're turning crime into community action 💪
Last night we awarded nearly £390k to groups working to make West Yorkshire safer.
Since 2021, over £4.4m has gone to 460 local projects funded by cash & assets recovered by @westyorkspolice.bsky.social
🔗 westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
Last night we awarded nearly £390k to groups working to make West Yorkshire safer.
Since 2021, over £4.4m has gone to 460 local projects funded by cash & assets recovered by @westyorkspolice.bsky.social
🔗 westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We're turning crime into community action 💪
Last night we awarded nearly £390k to groups working to make West Yorkshire safer.
Since 2021, over £4.4m has gone to 460 local projects funded by cash & assets recovered by @westyorkspolice.bsky.social
🔗 westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
Last night we awarded nearly £390k to groups working to make West Yorkshire safer.
Since 2021, over £4.4m has gone to 460 local projects funded by cash & assets recovered by @westyorkspolice.bsky.social
🔗 westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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.
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.
West Yorkshire has a deep and enduring friendship with India 🤝
This week, I'm joining the Prime Minister 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.
This week, I'm joining the Prime Minister 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.
October 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
West Yorkshire has a deep and enduring friendship with India 🤝
This week, I'm joining the Prime Minister 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.
This week, I'm joining the Prime Minister 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.
My statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
My statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.
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 Northern Rail's train will carry his legacy across the North every day.
Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease.
And now Northern Rail's train will carry his legacy across the North every day.
September 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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 Northern Rail's train will carry his legacy across the North every day.
Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease.
And now Northern Rail's train will carry his legacy across the North every day.
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.
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.
September 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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.
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.
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Wishing all those celebrating a joyful and sweet new year 🍯🍎
Wishing all those celebrating a joyful and sweet new year 🍯🍎
September 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Wishing all those celebrating a joyful and sweet new year 🍯🍎
Wishing all those celebrating a joyful and sweet new year 🍯🍎
We know the benefits of sport extend well beyond the playing field. 💪
Today, we've signed a landmark agreement with Sport England to make it easier for people, regardless of income or background, to get active and stay healthy.
Read more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
Today, we've signed a landmark agreement with Sport England to make it easier for people, regardless of income or background, to get active and stay healthy.
Read more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
September 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We know the benefits of sport extend well beyond the playing field. 💪
Today, we've signed a landmark agreement with Sport England to make it easier for people, regardless of income or background, to get active and stay healthy.
Read more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
Today, we've signed a landmark agreement with Sport England to make it easier for people, regardless of income or background, to get active and stay healthy.
Read more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
People in Yorkshire deserve better than our current creaking, unreliable rail network.
That's why we’re calling on government to back our ambitious vision for a railway that works for everyone, from communities to businesses.
Find out more about our plans: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
That's why we’re calling on government to back our ambitious vision for a railway that works for everyone, from communities to businesses.
Find out more about our plans: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
September 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
People in Yorkshire deserve better than our current creaking, unreliable rail network.
That's why we’re calling on government to back our ambitious vision for a railway that works for everyone, from communities to businesses.
Find out more about our plans: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
That's why we’re calling on government to back our ambitious vision for a railway that works for everyone, from communities to businesses.
Find out more about our plans: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
Culture is not just a nice to have.
It transforms places, creates opportunity & enriches lives.
Great to speak at the Local Government Association conference about One Creative North - a collaboration of Northern Mayors, partners, and industry leaders determined to unlock our creative potential.
It transforms places, creates opportunity & enriches lives.
Great to speak at the Local Government Association conference about One Creative North - a collaboration of Northern Mayors, partners, and industry leaders determined to unlock our creative potential.
September 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Culture is not just a nice to have.
It transforms places, creates opportunity & enriches lives.
Great to speak at the Local Government Association conference about One Creative North - a collaboration of Northern Mayors, partners, and industry leaders determined to unlock our creative potential.
It transforms places, creates opportunity & enriches lives.
Great to speak at the Local Government Association conference about One Creative North - a collaboration of Northern Mayors, partners, and industry leaders determined to unlock our creative potential.