West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime

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Official account of West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime, Alison Lowe OBE, (she/her) working with Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire @MayorOfWY

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 24

Yesterday’s event in Harehills was powerful and emotional. Hearing Alfie Lewis’ family speak so bravely reminded us why we must act. We stood together to start shaping a serious violence strategy with our communities. yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/seriousviolenc…

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CATCH Leeds@CATCHLeeds · Jul 24

🌱 Today was another day of planting at CATCH… and the magic just naturally occurs now. Our young volunteers instinctively know what to do - it’s second nature. Years of dedication have shaped this space, with each plant lovingly placed by their hands. The older ones guide the…

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ITV News Calendar@itvcalendar · Jul 24

The aunt of murdered schoolboy Alfie Lewis, Mechelle Lewis, has launched a campaign to tackle serious violence with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. itv.com/watch/news/cam…

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire@MayorOfWY · Jul 22

Celebrate Yorkshire Day with us.🎉 Join us for the Women of West Yorkshire Festival on Friday 1 August. Enjoy live performances, family-friendly activities, inspirational talks, and connect with others in your community. Find out more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/wowy

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 21

I have been several times, Richard. @wy_vrp brought it to #Leeds when it was @Royal_Armouries

RRichard Peake@CJrpeake · Jul 21

If it comes to Leeds again, go and see this sculpture - it is powerful.

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 21

Alfie Lewis was just 15 when he was taken by knife violence. This week, I’ll stand with his brave family to start a powerful conversation on serious violence. We can't do it alone. We need your voice. Have your say and help make a difference. westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…

DeputyMayorPCWY's tweet image. Alfie Lewis was just 15 when he was taken by knife violence.

This week, I’ll stand with his brave family to start a powerful conversation on serious violence.

We can't do it alone. We need your voice.

Have your say and help make a difference.

westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire@MayorOfWY · Jul 21

Serious violence destroys lives. We’re determined to tackle it, but we can’t do it alone. Take our short survey or come to our upcoming events to tell us about your experiences and ideas for how we can continue to respond to these crimes: yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/seriousviolence

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Vision Zero - West Yorkshire@VisionZeroWY · Jul 18

Have you got footage of dangerous driving on the roads of West Yorkshire?  Make sure you submit it to West Yorkshire Police! Action was taken against this driver after another road user sent the video in.  Visit westyorkshire.police.uk/SaferRoadsSubm…

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 16

A fantastic opportunity to work with @wy_vrp to help prevent Violence Against Women and Girls. Closing date for expressions of interest 4th August! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

WWest Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership@wy_vrp · Jul 16

Can you help us in our work to support the safety of women and girls? We're inviting expressions of interest to deliver an important education programme 🏫 👇 Deadline: 5pm 4th Aug westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and-c…

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 16

For all those lives lost to honour based abuse #WeRemember. Their names must be spoken. And their legacies must drive lasting change.

KKarma Nirvana@KNFMHBV · Jul 16

With the support of many of our survivors, colleagues, friends and sector partners, we share this message with the world and remember all lives lost to Honour Based Abuse. #WeRemember Watch the full video on our website: 📷 karmanirvana.org.uk/news-item/were… #honourbasedabuse

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 16

The safety of women and girls is incredibly important to us here in West Yorkshire. That’s why we're supporting groups like the Strega LS9 running group. We want to hear your voice on what makes you feel safe in your community yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/seriousviolence

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West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership@wy_vrp · Jul 16

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Vision Zero - West Yorkshire@VisionZeroWY · Jul 15

Is road safety important to you? Join us in Leeds for our Annual Event on 14th August at Millennium Square. Find out how we’re improving it and aiming to reduce deaths and serious injuries to zero by 2040. It's free to attend and there's loads to do. ➡️westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vz-event

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 14

I was honoured to attend #KarmaNirvana's #DayofMemory event today, remembering all victims of #HonourBasedAbuse across the UK. #WeRemember

DeputyMayorPCWY's tweet image. I was honoured to attend #KarmaNirvana's #DayofMemory event today, remembering all victims of #HonourBasedAbuse across the UK. #WeRemember

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 13

Congratulations, @shutcake, who has won #BPAEW2025 Diversity Champion of the Year award for her work as @MayorOfWY #InclusivityChampion

DeputyMayorPCWY's tweet image. Congratulations, @shutcake, who has won #BPAEW2025 Diversity Champion of the Year award for her work as @MayorOfWY #InclusivityChampion

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 13

So pleased to support #BPAEW2025 being held in #Bradford tonight. Big shout out to all the fabulous #women nominees and especially @shutcake who has been nominated in the Influential Woman of the Year category. #EmpoweringWomen

DeputyMayorPCWY's tweet image. So pleased to support #BPAEW2025 being held in #Bradford tonight. Big shout out to all the fabulous #women nominees and especially @shutcake who has been nominated in the Influential Woman of the Year category. #EmpoweringWomen

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BBC Radio 3@BBCRadio3 · Jul 11

.@PetrocTrelawny presents a special edition of In Tune from Bradford, the UK City Culture 2025. Listen and catch up on BBC Sounds 🎧

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CATCH Leeds@CATCHLeeds · Jul 11

🌍✨ Introducing the CATCH Peace Plan ✨🌍 At CATCH, peace is not just an ideal - it’s a daily choice. A way of working, leading, relating, and building. In a world that feels increasingly divided and overwhelmed, we believe it’s more important than ever to return to what…

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 11

Longer term funding for our partners is vital if we're to tackle violence against women and girls effectively. I really welcome this latest Home Affairs Committee report and hope my evidence leads to a more consistent delivery for victims & witnesses. westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…

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West Yorks Dep. Mayor for Policing & Crime@DeputyMayorPCWY · Jul 10

What an honour to attend @PFEW_HQ #PoliceBravery awards tonight to support @WestYorksPolice Rhona Adams, who was nominated. I was blown away by the many acts of courage and service celebrated tonight. The police run towards danger to keep us safe. You are heroes. Thank you.

DeputyMayorPCWY's tweet image. What an honour to attend @PFEW_HQ #PoliceBravery awards tonight to support @WestYorksPolice Rhona Adams, who was nominated. I was blown away by the many acts of courage and service celebrated tonight. The police run towards danger to keep us safe. You are heroes. Thank you.

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