#WeaverNetwork Archives ⋆ Leeds Star

Children's Mayor, Sienna from Harewood Church of England Primary School and pupils with scooter rack.

13th March 2026

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Leeds schools get new cycle and scooter parking to support safer, healthier travel for pupils

Thousands of children across Leeds are set to benefit from safer and healthier journeys to school after new cycle and scooter parking facilities were installed at schools across the city. Leeds City Council has completed the latest phase of improvements aimed at making it easier for pupils and families to choose active and sustainable…

6th March 2026

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Tens of Millions for West Yorkshire Transport as Weaver Network Buses Set to Arrive

Tens of millions of pounds are set to be invested in transport improvements across West Yorkshire as the region prepares for the arrival of the new Weaver Network buses next year. The distinctive green buses are expected to begin appearing on local roads as Mayor Tracy Brabin moves to bring services back under public…

6th March 2026

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Elland Rail Station Project Hits Major Milstone as Walking and Cycling Plans Near Approval

West Yorkshire leaders are set to consider a major step forward in the Elland Rail Station project, with plans for the first phase of the scheme due to be discussed next week. Members of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority will be asked to approve the project’s access package, which would deliver improved walking and…

27th February 2026

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West Yorkshire Community Hubs Get Almost £500k to Support Walking and Cycling

Ten community groups across West Yorkshire are set to share almost £500,000 to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has approved grants of up to £50,000 for ten local walking and cycling hubs. The hubs provide free advice, access to equipment and organised…

An artist's impression of a mass transit system in Leeds

30th January 2026

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Businesses and Residents Urged to Shape Benefits of Proposed Mass Transit

People, businesses and developers across Leeds and West Yorkshire are being invited to have their say on how the region’s proposed Mass Transit system can best support economic growth, regeneration and new housing. All five West Yorkshire local authorities have launched a consultation on plans to create a more co-ordinated approach to land use,…

To make walking, wheeling and cycling routes to schools safer and more accessible in Leeds. Credit Brian Morrison Photography

23rd January 2026

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Leeds launches public consultation on safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes to schools

Leeds City Council has launched a public consultation on plans to make walking, wheeling and cycling routes to schools safer and more accessible, with proposed improvements focused on streets in Middleton and Halton Moor. The council says the measures are aimed at tackling congestion and improving road safety around busy school sites, where pavement…

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin at Weaver Network

14th November 2025

TRANSPORT

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Multi-Million Pound Backing Secured for New Zero-Emission Weaver Network Bus Fleet

A multi-million pound investment in a new fleet of publicly owned, zero-emission electric buses has been signed off by West Yorkshire’s council leaders. The move paves the way for a new, region-wide franchised bus network, with fares, routes and timetables set by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the integrated Weaver Network.…

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy at Heckmondwike Bus Station

3rd October 2025

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West Yorkshire’s First Weaver Network Bus Station Takes Shape in Heckmondwike

The first bus station in West Yorkshire to carry the new Weaver Network branding is now taking shape in Heckmondwike. The £10.5 million project, led by Kirklees Council in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, will deliver a modern facility with a range of upgraded features. Passengers can look forward to more stops,…

3rd October 2025

TRANSPORT

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New Digital Rail Ticket Trials Launched Across the North

Passengers in the North are set to benefit from the latest rollout of simplified digital train ticketing. Rail passengers using Northern services between Harrogate and Leeds will now find journeys even simpler – whether it’s commuting into Leeds city centre, enjoying the scenic ride across the Arthington Viaduct, exploring the historic ruins of Kirkstall…

3rd October 2025

TRANSPORT

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West Yorkshire Secures Landmark Deal to Deliver 1,000 New Bus and Coach Drivers

More than 1,000 new bus and coach drivers are set to be trained in West Yorkshire thanks to a landmark partnership between the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and leading training provider Realise – helping to protect vital local routes and services. Realise has secured a four-year contract with the Combined Authority to deliver the…

16th May 2025

TRANSPORT

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West Yorkshire Launches Weaver Network to Deliver Tailored Public Transport Solutions

A new era for public transport in West Yorkshire has begun with the introduction of the Weaver Network — a sleek, unified brand unveiled by regional leaders to bring greater cohesion and clarity to the region’s transport system. Designed to simplify travel across the region, the Weaver Network will bring together different modes of…

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Leeds schools get new cycle and scooter parking to support safer, healthier travel for pupils

Tens of Millions for West Yorkshire Transport as Weaver Network Buses Set to Arrive

Elland Rail Station Project Hits Major Milstone as Walking and Cycling Plans Near Approval

West Yorkshire Community Hubs Get Almost £500k to Support Walking and Cycling

Businesses and Residents Urged to Shape Benefits of Proposed Mass Transit

Leeds launches public consultation on safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes to schools

Multi-Million Pound Backing Secured for New Zero-Emission Weaver Network Bus Fleet

West Yorkshire’s First Weaver Network Bus Station Takes Shape in Heckmondwike

New Digital Rail Ticket Trials Launched Across the North

West Yorkshire Secures Landmark Deal to Deliver 1,000 New Bus and Coach Drivers

West Yorkshire Launches Weaver Network to Deliver Tailored Public Transport Solutions

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