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West Yorkshire Mayor responds to Microsoft's plans for investing in the region
Microsoft has announced plans to invest in West Yorkshire.
Tracy Brabin is meeting Yorkshire Water today.
16 August 2022
Responding to the news that a drought has been officially declared across Yorkshire.
“A drought being declared across Yorkshire will come as no surprise after a summer of record-breaking temperatures and low levels of rain.
“But it illustrates why we need to press on with our plan to transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2038 at the latest, alongside efforts to improve the resilience of our communities, businesses, nature and wildlife from extreme weather.
“I’m meeting with our biggest water company, Yorkshire Water, today to ensure their infrastructure is fit for purpose, and I am urging everyone to play their part and follow the restrictions on hosepipe use."
Microsoft has announced plans to invest in West Yorkshire.
"Every single life lost to knife crime is one too many."
The West Yorkshire Mayor will position skills and the economy as key priorities over her next four years of office, with plans to bring more well-paid jobs to the region.