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- Tracy Brabin is the Mayor of West Yorkshire, first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2024 for a second term. She has publicly outlined priorities around transport reform, crime reduction, and regional development, including ambitions for a tram network and locally managed bus services. If you want, I can pull the latest official statements or news summaries from reputable outlets for confirmation.
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West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, sets out her vision for her second term in power.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.ukThe city regions of West Yorkshire and Nashville, Tennessee will work together to turbocharge their health technology sectors, following a new agreement announced this October.
healthinnovationleeds.comLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukOn 2 May 2024, Tracy Brabin was re-elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire after a first term which began in 2021. With specific powers on transport, housing, regeneration, finance and policing, the Mayor works with the Mayoral Combined Authority, council leaders, business representatives and partners for the benefit of the region.
www.westyorks-ca.gov.ukTracy Brabin tells the Labour Party Conference there is "more fire in the tank".
www.bbc.comWork to steer vulnerable males away from county lines groups is "crucial" to crime strategy.
www.bbc.comNews from Leeds City Council
news.leeds.gov.ukA total of six candidates are standing in the mayoral election which will take place on 2 May.
www.bbc.co.ukLabour politician will be first female Northern metro mayor
www.thebusinessdesk.comKirklees College officially opens the Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
www.fenews.co.uk