West Yorkshire Mayor's Question Time

Do you have a question you would like to ask the Mayor of West Yorkshire?

Tracy Brabin is hosting her second series of question time events. This is your opportunity to meet your West Yorkshire Mayor and ask her a question about issues that affect your community.

Hosted by an independent journalist, these events offer people of West Yorkshire the chance to hear directly from the Mayor, who will answer questions posed by you, her West Yorkshire constituents. We’ll also discuss local, regional and national issues as well as hear about how her pledges(External link) are progressing and future plans for West Yorkshire.

You can ask the Mayor about anything that falls within her role. The Mayor is responsible for specific functions of the Combined Authority that are ‘Mayoral Functions’, which include:

- Transport

- Housing

- Planning and finance

- Economy (skills, business support, place and environment, climate)

She is also responsible for functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner and supported to deliver these by an appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE, who will also be in attendance at the event.

You can find out more about the Mayor's role and responsibilities in the FAQ section of this page or on our Combined Authority website(External link).

You can find out more details about these events, and how to register, below.

All events will have BSL Interpretation and are organised in accessible location. The events are recorded, with vide recordings being posted online with subtitles in days following the events.

Upcoming events

Leeds Mayor's Question Time - with Leader of Leeds Council, Cllr James Lewis

Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Time: 19:30 - 21:00

Location: Thackray Museum of Medicine - 141 Beckett St, Leeds LS9 7LN

Register your interest here: Leeds West Yorkshire Mayor's Question Time(External link)

Please note that places at these events are limited, so please register your interest in advance.

More Mayor Question Time events will be announced in the near future.

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Past events

Recording available on YouTube channel. Please click on the event you'd like to watch and a new tab will open in your browser.

2025

Wakefield - 19 March 2025 | CAPA College(External link)

Kirklees - 16 January 2025 | St Paul’s Hall, University of Huddersfield(External link)

2024

Bradford - December 2024 | Kala Sangam Arts Centre(External link)

Leeds - February 2024 | Nexus, University of Leeds(External link)

Calderdale - February 2024 | The Piece Hall, Halifax(External link)

Wakefield - January 2024 | The Hepworth(External link)

Registering attendance and submitting your question

Tickets and questions must be booked and submitted in advance. This is so that we can ensure that the venue is prepared for all ticketholders and that the event runs smoothly.

The questions submitted will be reviewed and shortlisted by the independent host who will ensure that the questions cover a broad range of topics. We encourage you to submit your question as early as possible so that the host has time to fully consider it before shortlisting the questions that will feature at the event. If time permits, there may be a possibility to ask a question on the night too.

You can book a ticket up to midnight on the day before the event.

Protocol for journalists attending the events

Journalists are welcome to attend these events. However, please note that these events are for members of the public to directly ask questions to the Mayor, therefore we ask the journalists in attendance (other than the host) not to ask questions or provide comments.

Registering by telephone

Please call Metroline on 0113 245 7676 and they will take your details. A member of the team will then be in touch with you to take details of any questions you may wish to ask the Mayor, and to book your ticket.

How will we use your data?

We only gather the minimum amount of information to ensure a smooth-running event. This includes your name, postcode, email and if you have any special access requirements that we need to be aware of in advance.

More information can be found in our Privacy Notice here.

Please be advised that a photographer/filmmaker will be present at the event and photos/videos may also be shared publicly after the event, make yourself know to a team member if you do not wish to feature.

Accessibility

We want the Mayor's Question Time events to be accessible for all and for everyone to feel welcome and included at our events. There is no typical Mayor's Question Time attendee and we recognise that everyone attending our events has different needs.

All venues are checked for accessibility beforehand. When registering for the event you are given the chance to tell us about any access requirements which may affect your experience at the event. Will will use the information provided and try to accommodate your needs. These can include, but are not limited to: British Sign Language interpreter, wheelchair access, high backed chair, childcare needs, the need for a private room during the day, hearing loops.

We are also be happy to provide information about the event to allow you to plan your day for maximum comfort, including but not limited to: closest accessible transport stations, available breakout/quiet space. seating arrangements, any refreshments provided or where refreshments may be available nearby, content e.g. flashing images or high volume, specific timings and when an event is expected to finish.

If you would like to discuss your visit to one of our Mayor's Question Time events or to speak to a member of staff about your accessibility needs, please contact us by:

Email: yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Telephone: 0113 245 7676 (MetroLine).

We look forward to welcoming you to our events.