Covid-19 update
West Yorkshire ‘Major incident’: one year on
Today (20 March) marks one year since a ‘Major Incident’ was declared in West Yorkshire in response to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, three days ahead of the first lockdown being implemented across the country. As the country looks to lift restrictions [...]
20 March 2021
Covid-19 update
Government four-step plan for ending lockdown in England
The government has published its ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’ plan, which sets out the four steps for lifting restrictions and ending the current lockdown in England. From 8 March, restrictions in England will start to be eased, with all pupil [...]
25 February 2021
Covid-19 update
LRF statement following PM’s ‘Roadmap’ announcement
Local Resilience Forum urges people to continue to keep West Yorkshire safe as PM announces plans to ease lockdown. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement today (22 February) on the gradual easing of restrictions, West Yorkshire Prepared, the region [...]
22 February 2021
NEW VACANCY: West Yorkshire Resilience Forum Coordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join a full time role as Secretariat support to the West Yorkshire Resilience Forum, based at Ops Support, Carr Gate, Wakefield. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and provide a full [...]
11 February 2021
Covid-19 update
The new COVID-19 variant is already in West Yorkshire communities & rates are increasing. We must act now to save lives. We are calling on everyone to take action – there is a very small window of time in which we can make a difference. Please stay at home and follow the restrictions:
12 January 2021
Covid-19 update
New COVID-19 variant is already in West Yorkshire communities and rates are increasing – we must act now
West Yorkshire Prepared, the region’s Local Resilience Forum, met today in light of increasing COVID-19 rates across the region and the presence of the new variant in our communities, and is urging everyone to recognise that time is of the essence in our [...]
8 January 2021
Covid-19 update
West Yorkshire Prepared: “Looking forward with hope and confidence to 2021”
As we all think about the new year and what challenges and opportunities it may bring, we do so with an assurance that the organisations that make up West Yorkshire Prepared are more than ready to deal with whatever comes our way. 2020 has taught us a lo [...]
31 December 2020
Covid-19 update
Local Resilience Forum urges people not to hold house parties ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, West Yorkshire Prepared, the region’s Local Resilience Forum, is urging the public to keep following the guidance and not host large gatherings which could lead to an increase in Covid-19 cases. While the major [...]
30 December 2020
Covid-19 update
West Yorkshire agencies come together to encourage everyone to be safe and protect each other this Christmas
Local Authorities and organisations within West Yorkshire Prepared, the region’s Local Resilience Forum, have joined forces with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and care Partnership (WY&H HCP) to appeal to th [...]
22 December 2020
West Yorkshire organisations aim to lift spirits with positivity campaign
West Yorkshire Prepared and West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) have teamed up to spread some positivity across the region with a new campaign focussing on what we can do, not on what we can’t. The #WestYorkshirePositi [...]
3 December 2020