White Rose station plans up for authority’s approval

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority will look at the final plans for the White Rose station development in Leeds this week.

They will be examined by the members of the Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee.

They are being asked to give approval for the £26.5 million station between Morley and Cotttingley on the Transpennine route at the meeting on Thursday.

The scheme is being delivered in partnership by the Combined Authority, Leeds City Council, Munroe K and Network Rail.

Alongside proposals for a new accessible station next to the White Rose Office Park, the overall proposals also include improved walking and cycling routes between Cottingley, Churwell and Millshaw, as well as the White Rose Shopping Centre and the bus interchange.

Cllr Denise Jeffery, chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee, and Leader of Wakefield Council, said:

“We are pleased to be working in partnership on plans for the new White Rose Rail Station, which will improve transport links and act as a catalyst for local regeneration, housing growth, economic activity and jobs.

“It is more important than ever that we continue to invest in a modern, accessible transport network, which supports economic growth by connecting more people with jobs, training and education.”

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “In my manifesto, I committed to improving public transport, connecting more people with opportunities and helping tackle the climate emergency on our way to becoming a net zero carbon economy by 2038.

“That is why I am delighted to see the final plans for the new White Rose Rail Station go before members of the Combined Authority’s Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee.”

Image credit: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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