The first meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since the General Election has seen over £40 million approved for new housebuilding and road improvements.
The meeting also saw progress towards a Local Growth Plan, outlining ambitions for deeper devolution and a single funding settlement for West Yorkshire, following a
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West Yorkshire leaders approve over £40m for roads and homes
The first meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since the General Election has seen over £40 million approved for new housebuilding and road improvements.
The meeting also saw progress towards a Local Growth Plan, outlining ambitions for deeper devolution
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