Published 30th Jul 2023, 16:45 BST

The members will sit on a revised West Yorkshire LEP Business Board and support the move to strengthen the relationship between the region’s businesses and the Combined Authority. The board will aim to help the Mayor to “create jobs, attract investment and build a thriving economy.”

Ms Brabin said: “I’m thrilled to have appointed the new Board Members, who will help us to drive forward the progress we’ve made so far in building a stronger, brighter West Yorkshire.”

Confirmed on the LEP board is Fara Butt, director of Kirklees-based Shire Beds, and winner of Yorkshire Choice Awards’ Business Woman of the Year. Also joining the LEP is Piece Hall chief executive Nicky Chance-Thompson, who helped oversee the redevelopment of the Halifax landmark into a premier concert and event venue.

Nine new members have joined the West Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Board, Mayor Tracy Brabin has announced.

Asma Iqbal, equity partner of Bradford-based Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors, will also join the board.

Jane Atkinson CBE, Aaron Holt, Lisa Johnson, Annette Joseph MBE, Sherin Mathew and Natalie Syke have also been put forward to join the board. It is expected they will join in the coming months.

Nine industry leaders appointed to West Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership