RESOLVED –
1) That the recent publication of the Government’s Level 4 Devolution Framework which sets out guidance and the powers and flexibilities on offer through a Level 4 Devolution Deal and the associated readiness conditions be noted.
2) That the work that has taken place across the partnership to consider the opportunities presented through the Level 4 Devolution Framework and activity undertaken to develop the West Yorkshire response, including the partnership principles be noted.
3) That approval be given to the Council’s support for the Combined Authority’s application to begin talks on adopting new Level 4 Devolution powers.