West Yorkshire Combined Authority
The combined authority for West Yorkshire, with powers over transport, economic development and regeneration. It runs the Business Growth Hub.
- Leeds office
- Wellington House40-50 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 2DE
- Headquarters
- Leeds
Company profile · Updated 3 Nov 2026 · Sources: Leeds Today reporting
About West Yorkshire Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority was set up in 2014 and is based at Wellington House on Wellington Street in Leeds. It works with the Mayor of West Yorkshire and the councils of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, with responsibility for transport, economic development, regeneration, adult skills and housing.
For businesses, it runs the West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub, a single route to help with starting, growing, exporting, finance, innovation and skills. Its Invest in West Yorkshire service supports firms expanding into or relocating to the region. It funds adult training through the Adult Skills Fund and lists business support programmes and funding on its website.
Services
Business Growth Hub
One route to support for starting, running and growing a business
Inward investment
Free, confidential help to expand, relocate or invest in West Yorkshire
Trade and export
Support for West Yorkshire businesses selling overseas
Skills
Adult training and ways for employers to work with educators
Support directory
Business support programmes and funding listed on its website
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