Mayor marks first 100 days in office
Today marks 100 days since Tracy Brabin came into office as the first ever Mayor of West Yorkshire, following the landmark devolution deal which transferred significant new powers and money to the region.
In the past three months, Brabin has already started to deliver on her ten manifesto promises for the next three years. From beginning to bring buses back under public control, to leading on a creative new deal for the region and securing new green jobs, the Mayor has shown her commitment to those that worked so hard for devolution and to ensure that West Yorkshire is recognised globally as a strong, successful economy where everyone can build great businesses, careers and lives.
Brabin, said: “I am so proud of what we’ve achieved over the past three months. Through the Combined Authority we have now attached funding to every one of my ten manifesto pledges – the team have really hit the ground running and built on their commitment to empowering this region through devolution.
“I would like to thank the people of West Yorkshire and all of the partners I’ve been working with, particularly the five West Yorkshire Leaders and the other members of the Combined Authority who have supported my pledges. I know that we will continue to work together to deliver for the people of West Yorkshire.
“I am often asked about what I would like to achieve as the first Mayor of West Yorkshire. My answer – to make people’s lives a little bit easier. We have all been through so much, especially throughout the pandemic, and I really want to be able to bring about change that people across the region can feel in their day to day lives. Whether that be cheaper bus tickets, or access to genuinely affordable homes, or for the women and girls to feel safer as they walk our streets.
“There is still a long way to go but I will continue to listen to the people of West Yorkshire, and I’m determined that over the next three years we will deliver more prosperity and greater hope for our fantastic region and ensure a fair and just recovery from Covid that works for everyone.”
To date the Mayor has:
