Three Yorkshire mayors sign White Rose Agreement to boost transport links and investment
The mayors of North, West and South Yorkshire have signed a landmark deal to work together for the benefit of the entire region
Last updated 12th Mar 2025
Three Yorkshire Mayors have signed a landmark new agreement, which says they'll work together on improving transport links, investment and keeping communities safe.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, met at Selby Abbey to sign the White Rose deal earlier today.
It covers five different priorities for the leaders, including how to drive growth, championing Yorkshire, improving bus and rail connectivity and keeping communities safe.
The deal could also be expanded to Hull and East Yorkshire, after elections for a mayor there take place in May.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said: “We’re more than lucky to be able to call Gods Own Country our home."
"Not just because of our past but because of our future. And as the three Mayors who represent our region, we’re determined to build that future together; to build on the huge opportunities in front of us, and to be tackling our long-standing challenges
“We are coming together at this moment because devolution gives us the chance to work together to take that future into our own hands; to grow not just South Yorkshire’s economy, or Yorkshire’s economy, but to play our full part in the renewal of the whole of the UK."
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire said: “Joining forces with Oliver and David will amplify efforts as we work with the government to boost growth and opportunities here in Yorkshire and across the UK.
“The White Rose Agreement is devolution in action and ushers in a golden era of partnership working across God’s Own Country to boost our economy."
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, said: “People across Yorkshire have a strong local identity, but when it comes to keeping communities safe, getting to work or college, or doing business, people don’t care about boundaries between one area of Yorkshire or another. They just care that they’re connected to opportunity and that’s what the White Rose Agreement is all about.
“Yorkshire is a place that’s beloved by the people in it, and as a globally recognised brand. We want to share the unique strengths we each bring to the table, to ensure that we’re championing the region as a great place to live, work, visit and invest."
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