Plans have moved forward for Yorkshire to have an elected mayor.
A coalition of councils, named One Yorkshire, presented their case for devolution to Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid at a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group. Mr Javid stated the government would not stand in the way of a region-wide devolution deal.
Elected mayors wielding new powers are already in place in a number of city regions across the UK, including Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands.
Man Charged with Murder and Eight Attempted Murders Following Hounslow House Fire
A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, eight counts of attempted murder and arson following a house fire in Hounslow which left a woman dead and several other people injured.
North Yorkshire Police Warn of Rise in Fake Police Officer Fraud
People in North Yorkshire are being warned about an increase in fraudsters posing as police officers and attempting to convince victims that their bank cards have been used by criminals.
Bradford Somali History Project Wins National Cultural Award
A pioneering project exploring the history and legacy of Bradford’s Somali community has received national recognition at the Future Icons of Culture Knowledge Exchange Awards.
Bradford Drug Dealer Jailed for Running Class A Drugs Line into Leeds
A Bradford drug dealer who ran a drugs line supplying crack cocaine and heroin into the Pudsey area of Leeds has been jailed for four and a half years.
Plans to Turn Former Halifax Pub into Builders’ Merchants Rejected
Calderdale Council has refused retrospective plans to officially turn a former Halifax pub into a builders’ and plumbers’ merchants following complaints from nearby residents about noise, dust, debris and smoke.
Plans Submitted for 25 New Council Homes in Farsley
Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant brownfield site in Farsley into 25 new affordable council apartments.
Consent Conversations Campaign Comes to Leeds Festival for First Time
Festival-goers at Leeds Festival will be encouraged to join open conversations about consent as a police campaign expands to the event for the first time.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Woman in Leeds
A man who carried out a sustained attack on a woman in Leeds has been sentenced to 25 years, with police praising pub security staff whose intervention prevented her from being attacked further.
Drivers Caught at Up to 115mph on A629 in Keighley
Police say a number of motorists face prosecution after drivers were caught travelling at speeds of up to 115mph during targeted enforcement on the A629 bypass in Keighley.
Calderdale Welcomes New Powers to Tackle Illegal Waste Sites
Calderdale Council has welcomed Government plans for enhanced enforcement powers to tackle waste crime, but says further action is needed to combat organised criminal activity.
Bradford Council Urges Residents to Have Say on Tighter Fireworks Restrictions
Bradford Council is encouraging residents to take part in a national consultation which could lead to tighter restrictions on noisy fireworks and other pyrotechnics.
Police Appeal After 72-Year-Old Man Attacked at Bradford Home
Detectives are appealing for information after a 72-year-old man was injured in an attack at a property in the Thorpe Edge area of Bradford.
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