Introduction
Here in West Yorkshire, we are ambitious, and not afraid to take on challenges.
This is our plan to create a brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.
West Yorkshire has always been a place bursting with ideas, energy, and creativity. We are a family with a long history of collaboration borne out of our shared priorities and strong partnerships.
We know that we can only achieve success working together. Our success is dependent on all parts of the region thriving, contributing, being championed and celebrated. The West Yorkshire Plan sets out an ambitious vision and five missions for 2040 that will drive our work to transform lives and communities across the region.
The missions have been informed by our values and ambitions, whilst being underpinned by robust evidence. They will focus all our work for the long-term and set the framework for our strategies and investments for the future.
The Plan has been developed and will be driven forward by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and five Local Authorities, in consultation and partnership with a range of private, public, and voluntary and community sector partners. No one organisation can deliver these ambitions, it is only by the whole region working together that our vision will be realised.
Our vision:
A brighter West Yorkshire — a place that works for all. An engine room of ideas and creativity, where anyone can make a home.
Our vision and missions put equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. We will lead the way to embed these values across all our work.
The West Yorkshire Plan includes:
- The West Yorkshire story - our region’s unique identity
- The future of West Yorkshire - our vision and missions for 2040
- Working together - our partnerships for change
Our missions:
Mission 1:
A prosperous West Yorkshire - an inclusive economy with well paid jobs
Mission 2:
A happy West Yorkshire – great places and healthy communities
Mission 3:
A well-connected West Yorkshire – a strong transport system
Mission 4:
A sustainable West Yorkshire – making lives greener
Mission 5:
A safe West Yorkshire – a region where everyone can flourish
Mission 1:
A prosperous West Yorkshire - an inclusive economy with well paid jobs
Mission 2:
A happy West Yorkshire – great places and healthy communities
Mission 3:
A well-connected West Yorkshire – a strong transport system
Mission 4:
A sustainable West Yorkshire – making lives greener
Mission 5:
A safe West Yorkshire – a region where everyone can flourish
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