Mayors enjoy their moment in top billing at Labour Party Conference

The local authority’s Council Plan has been signed off at cabinet level, setting out key areas of focus for the next 10 years.

The sale will allow up to 800 new homes to be built on sites at Stansfield Road and Wheldale Farm, with 50 acres of the land said to be suitable for development.

Disputes over land ownership and potential changes to the Development Plan Document are causing issues for the ambitious 30-year project.

The devolution deal will allow local leaders more decision-making power in areas like housing, planning, transport, and economic growth in their region.

MADE Partnership will be master-developer of residential-led development from 1,000 to 10,000 homes, initially backed by £150m equity provided equally by its partners.

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has outlined her plan to get thousands of homes built. But will it work? Plus: Leeds’ office market has reason for optimism – and so does the wider shed scene.

The New Homes Accelerator will unblock stalled housing sites by cutting red tape and streamlining bureaucracy – unleashing their potential for up to 300,000 homes.

A 10-year economic growth plan and action on public transport across the new combined authority area are front of mind, said Mayor David Skaith, now three months into the role.

As he prepares to leave his post as chief executive of Leeds City Council at the end of the year, Tom Riordan spoke with Paul Unger about legacy, the changing local government landscape and outstanding priorities.