MORE than £1.2 million is on its way to West Yorkshire, supporting two key projects to increase the safety of women and girls, and tackle anti-social behaviour.

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin made the announcement following a successful Home Office bid to the Safer Streets 4 Fund.

It will see £717,953.61 directed into a number of projects to support the safety of women and girls across the night-time economy in West Yorkshire.

This includes ‘safe space hubs’, the creation of more street marshals and the extension of the West Yorkshire ‘Ask for Angela’ initiative.

A further £518,137.60 will go towards tackling anti-social behaviour and misuse of motorised quad bikes and motorcycles in West Yorkshire’s residential areas, as well as parks and open spaces.

This includes enforcement activity focused on the misuse of vehicles, a youth outreach and diversion programme working with charities in specific areas, and a public engagement campaign.

Community Safety Partnerships, Local Authorities, West Yorkshire Police and third sector organisations will work together with the Mayor to deliver distinct and localised aspects.

Ms Brabin said: “This announcement is huge news for West Yorkshire and means that our vital work to keep women and girls safe continues."