Decision details

Establishment of the Kirklees Economy and Skills Board

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The paper proposes that an Economy and Skills Board is established for the district to provide oversight of and governance for the Kirklees Economic Strategy. The Board will be closely aligned with the Board arrangements for the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Board membership will include: the Council Leader; senior council officers; and Chief Executives / Senior Leaders of local businesses.

Decision:

(1) That the establishment of the Kirklees Economy and Skills Board be approved, and that recruitment to the Board be undertaken as detailed within the report.

 

(2) That it be noted that the establishment of the Board would strengthen the district’s influence and representation in the City Region Local Enterprise Partnership/West Yorkshire Combined Authority structures, and support increased levels of investment in the district.

Report author: Martin Green

Publication date: 01/07/2015

Date of decision: 30/06/2015

Decided at meeting: 30/06/2015 - Cabinet

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