West Yorkshire Councils secured a devolution deal with Government.
- This is an historic transfer of powers and investment from Whitehall to the region.
- It gives local control of funds to spend on things that matter to our people. In 2021, this fund was in the region of £1.8 billion.
Decisions are now taken in West Yorkshire by people who know and understand the area. This brings benefits for rural and urban communities.
People's quality of life will be improved as key areas are developed, such as:
- Transport.
- Skills.
- The economy.
- Housing.
- Regeneration.
It also means that West Yorkshire now has a mayor.
For more details, please visit: West Yorkshire Combined Authority - Devolution.