Helen Ellerton
Head of Transport Policy, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Helen joined the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in 2017 and became Head of Transport Policy in 2021. She previously worked in transport consultancy with AECOM working in and leading transport policy teams. Whilst in consultancy Helen led on a number of large funding bids and business cases for several Combined Authorities and worked in the team to establish Transport for the North. In her role of Head of Transport Policy team at the Combined Authority she leads and develops policy and strategy across the full transport portfolio. Working in partnership with senior political members, district partners and external stakeholders Helen often leads complex and challenging policy discussions and negotiations.
