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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Mar 8

International Women’s Day: ‘How devolution can boost women’s representation in politics’ labourlist.org/2025/03/inte... – via LabourList

International Women's Day: 'How devolution can boost women’s representation in politics' - LabourList

I’ve been in a reflective mood as we’ve approached this International Women’s Day. 263 women now serve in…

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Jewish Leadership Council @thejlc.org · Feb 5

We were delighted to help arrange engagements for @jewishwomensaid.bsky.social CEO Sam Clifford as part of her visit to Leeds where she met students and staff from Leeds Jewish Free School, @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social and @alisonlowembe.bsky.social to discuss the safety of women and girls.

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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · Feb 7

Creating change @mobcommassets.bsky.social project led by Uni of Huddersfield - great example of creative health working with systems across a region when the conditions allow communities to thrive.
ncch.org.uk/blog/creatin...
Inspiring leadership @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social & Rob Webster

Image Credit: University of Huddersfield Creative Health Hub

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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · Feb 10

Last week saw the University hold a panel event in partnership with @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social, as part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

Joining staff and students, the discussion explored how partners are working together to tackle sexual violence across the region.

Amara Relf, LUU Equality and Liberation Officer and Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, speaking at the panel event.

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · Jan 29

At yesterday's Housing Communities & Local Government Committee hearing on the English Devolution White Paper, @zoebillingham.bsky.social & @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social both called for Mayors to be given the power to introduce a visitor levy 🗣️

The @theyorkshirepost.bsky.social has the story 🧵

Front page of today's Yorkshire post including an article titled 'Metro Mayors in talks on new tourist levy in region's cities'.

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 29

So great to see you and what a turn out! #WoWY network

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Helen Featherstone @hjfeathers.bsky.social · Jan 29

Fantastic to reconnect with @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social ‘Women of West Yorkshire’ network and proudly wear a #WOWY ambassador rosette.

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 17

Something we just ❤️ to see 🌿

Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · Jan 17

Solar PV panels going on my roof today, supplied through the @westyorkshireca.bsky.social Solar Collective Buying scheme. Linked to the new 10kW battery, I'm looking forward to #saving £££s on my energy bills. A good price, quality kit and a friendly install team. @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social

House showing solar panels being installed on the roof

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Labour Women's Network @labourwomensnet.bsky.social · Jan 13

Great to see LWN graduate @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social championing the work and voices of women Mayors on @labourlist.bsky.social

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Tracy Brabin: ‘The devolution revolution must acknowledge women’s voices’ – LabourList

With the launch of the English Devolution white paper in Leeds last month, Labour's devolution agenda is once again going to lead to the biggest shakeup…

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 12

Three series and a special in Barcelona. Always best to start at series one I find…

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 12

Well that was quite something… anyone loving #TheSplit as much as me. @abimorgan.bsky.social needs a gong 🏆

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 12

Devolution must recognise the diversity of leadership. Democracy demands it.

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Tracy Brabin: ‘The devolution revolution much acknowledge women’s voices’ – LabourList

With the launch of the English Devolution white paper in Leeds last month, Labour's devolution agenda is once again going to lead to the biggest shakeup…

labourlist.org

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 11

Bradford you were GREAT!

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 9

That slope…..⛷️

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 5

❄️ With snow across our region please check before you travel.

Snow also means Bradford Interchange will remain closed. Updates will follow as soon as conditions change.

Stay warm and do check on vulnerable neighbours. Thank you ☃️

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Jan 2

Want to email me and we will see how we can be helpful - if possible [email protected]

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Dec 31

Cheers Lou 🚌

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Dec 31

Me too!

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Dec 19

#giselepelicot has shown extraordinary courage.

Now it falls to all of us to ensure her sacrifice brings long lasting change.

Men are a vital part of the solution - our friends & allies.

It’s now time for them to be brave too.

Expect more of your friends. Speak up. Report.

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Chamber UK @chamberuk.bsky.social · Dec 19

Future of #Transport in #Sustainably Connecting Cities

In an exclusive op-ed from @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social she discusses how Mayors will play a central role in decarbonising our economy. Read 👇
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Future of Transport in Sustainably Connecting Cities - ChamberUK

We’ve already pledged to create a Net Zero carbon region by 2038. To help us get there, we're supporting households to reduce their energy bills,

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Philip Ralph @philralph.bsky.social · Dec 18

Great to see some terrific people on this new Task Force @philippachilds.bsky.social @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social Real change can only come about from risk and experimentation. More of the same won't cut it. As @richardosman1.bsky.social says "TV is on its knees..."

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Membership of new Creative Industries Taskforce announced

A new taskforce, led by Baroness Shriti Vadera and Sir Peter Bazalgette, to help deliver a plan to grow the creative industries met for the first time today.

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social · Dec 17

Do you know a budding young poet?

Its the final few days to enter our Young Poet Laureate competition.

Find out more ⬇️
literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/y...

The Mayor is standing with the two winners of this year's Young Poet Laureate Competition. They are stood in front of a 'National Literacy Trust' poster and smiling to camera.

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social · Dec 18

This week, regional mayors were given the powers to make real and lasting change.

I wrote a piece for the Yorkshire Post about how this government is empowering mayors to deliver the economic growth and well-paid jobs our communities deserve:

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

The Mayor of West Yorkshire and Deputy PM Angela Rayner are walking side by side. They are smiling towards the camera.

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social · Dec 16

Devolution is already working in our regions, but this government is unleashing its full potential by giving mayors greater powers.

Today marks a major milestone, giving us the flexibilities we need to deliver the better transport, skills and greener homes we need to boost our economy.

Tracy Brabin is taking a selfie of all the mayors and the Deputy Prime Minister.

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Tracy Brabin @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social · Dec 13

It’s been a busy few days but ahead of the English Devolution White Paper launch next week, it was great to catch up with the Chancellor #rachelreeves and fellow #mayors from across the country to discuss what we’ll need from #Treasury to ensure growth is felt across the country.

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