Projects

Find details of the projects that we are responsible for delivering to improve the lives of those living in West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is now responsible for a circa £2 billion programme of devolved government investment to boost jobs, growth and transport in the City Region. This includes the £1 billion LEP Growth Deal – the largest such settlement of any local enterprise partnership area in the country – and the £1 billion West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund, as well as other local, national and European funding.

This investment – alongside a first-stage devolution deal agreed with government in March 2015, with the prospect of further devolution on the cards – marks the start of an important new phase for our organisation. It provides us with the tools to deliver growth and jobs at a scale unprecedented in 10 years of economic partnership working and to increase the difference we are making to the City Region economy.

In this section, you can find details of the projects that we are responsible for delivering to improve the lives of those living in our city region.​ 

This includes a summary of projects funded through the LEP growth deal.

If you wish to provide feedback or request further information on any of our schemes and projects, please use the contact email on the relevant project page, which can be accessed from the links below

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Economy

  1. Growing business

    The West Yorkshire Combined Authority enables businesses in West Yorkshire to grow, creating jobs for local people, encouraging businesses to locate here and helping our economy to thrive.

    Read more about Growing business
  2. Skilled people, better jobs

    We live in a global economy in which we have to compete with others for jobs in a rapidly changing world. We recognise that there is a skills gap in our region and we want to address that gap and provide people with the tools to improve their employability, access jobs and realise their potential.

    Read more about Skilled people, better jobs
  3. Clean energy and Environmental Resilience

    To ensure long term economic resilience and success, West Yorkshire needs to plan for and manage future climate change impacts. Green Infrastructure can assist with this and help to attract and retain investment, skilled people and tourism.

    Read more about Clean energy and Environmental Resilience
  4. Housing and Regeneration

    There are exciting schemes and projects across the Leeds City Region as a result of funding secured through the Leeds City Region Growth Deal, agreed between the government and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in July 2014.

    Read more about Housing and Regeneration
  5. Infrastructure for growth

    The Combined Authority aims to deliver 30+ transport schemes, make progress towards a single 'metro style' public transport network, connected to major national/northern schemes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail.

    Read more about Infrastructure for growth
  6. Flood alleviation

    West Yorkshire Combined Authority is investing £20 million from the Leeds City Region Growth Deal to improve flood protection for thousands of homes and businesses.

    Read more about Flood alleviation
  7. Enterprise zones

    The Enterprise Zones programme consists of 10 sites across West Yorkshire. With a contribution of £45million Growth Deal funding, the sites are able to be built on to provide high standard premises for expanding businesses or businesses new to the West Yorkshire.

    Read more about Enterprise zones
  8. Superfast West Yorkshire and York Broadband

    The Superfast West Yorkshire and York Broadband programme concluded in June 2023 and was delivered over the course of three contracts to ensure increased access to reliable broadband. This has provided ‘superfast’ speeds for thousands of homes and businesses across our region.

    Read more about Superfast West Yorkshire and York Broadband
  9. Getting Building Fund

    In September 2020, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority was allocated £52.6 million from the Governments Getting Building Fund investment programme to accelerate local, shovel-ready infrastructure projects to stimulate jobs and support economic recovery across the Leeds City Region.

    Read more about Getting Building Fund
  10. Solar PV Residential Collective Buying Scheme

    West Yorkshire Combined Authority will utilise a collective buying scheme to enable £5 million of leveraged private sector investment, providing residents across West Yorkshire with a reduction in the cost of Solar PV & Battery Storage installations, resulting in reduced carbon emissions, energy use and fuel bills.

    Read more about Solar PV Residential Collective Buying Scheme
  11. Solar PV and Battery Storage - West Yorkshire Housing Partnership

    As a result of funding through five Registered Providers and an additional £5m investment from the Combined Authority, West Yorkshire social housing tenants will benefit from reduced energy costs through solar PV & battery storage installations, alleviating the impact of fuel bills and reducing carbon emissions.

    Read more about Solar PV and Battery Storage - West Yorkshire Housing Partnership
  12. Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

    The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) forms part of the 2019 Government Manifesto, committing £3.8bn over a 10-year period to improve the energy performance of social rented homes. SHDF aims to deliver warm, energy-efficient homes, reduce carbon emissions and fuel bills, tackle fuel poverty, and support green jobs.

    Read more about Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Transport

  1. City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Levelling Up Fund

    The £830 million City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) is aimed at providing an integrated and inclusive transport network and was made possible thanks to the West Yorkshire Mayoral devolution deal. In 2023, the Combined Authority was Awarded £41.3 million from the Government's Levelling Up fund which will further build on the CRSTS programme.

    Read more about City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Levelling Up Fund
  2. Transforming Cities Fund

    Providing an accessible, attractive and cleaner alternative to car journeys is at the heart of the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) - a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment secured as part of the West Yorkshire devolution deal.

    Read more about Transforming Cities Fund
  3. Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP)

    Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP) is a multi-year programme delivered in partnership with Leeds City Council and public travel providers that aims to dramatically improve public transport and active travel across the Leeds.

    Read more about Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP)
  4. Local Transport Plan and Other DFT Funding

    The different authorities in the Leeds City Region are working together to ensure that West Yorkshire’s transport system connects people and places in ways that support the economy, the environment and quality of life.

    Read more about Local Transport Plan and Other DFT Funding
  5. West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund

    The Fund is targeted at enabling key development areas and will help to create about 20,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. A number of strategic transport projects will be delivered to facilitate growth identified in the SEP.

    Read more about West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund