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The Regional Democracy Think Tank for West Yorkshire

What could devolution mean for us?

ELFM Devo show pic

In December 2014, people living in East Leeds explored what devolution could mean for them during a special programme on community radio station, Chapel FM (formerly East Leeds FM). They were joined by guests including Leeds Refugee Forum chair Jean-Marie Ninziza, decentralisation blogger Tom Forth, former Leeds Other Paper journalist Tony Harcup and Yorkshire First leader Richard Carter. Listen again anytime via the Chapel FM website here.

Side-by-Side Comparison of West Yorkshire Mayoral Candidates' Ideas

We've put together a side-by-side comparison of the ideas and pledges of Tracy Brabin, Bob Buxton, Andrew Cooper, Stewart Golton and Matthew Robinson, the main …


Halifax Market - our neighbourhood, our regional democracy

From the very beginning, Same Skies has been about building Regional Democracy up from the good stuff around us here. We are our own region …


Is West Yorkshire a Real Place?

In May 2021 West Yorkshire is getting a mayor, a role similar to Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester among others.

There will be an election …

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