To consider the outcome of the public consultation held in relation to the proposal for a Mayoral Combined Authority for West Yorkshire, arising from the Devolution Deal for the region singed by the local authorities and Government, prior to is submission to the Secretary of State.
Background Papers
Previous reports to Cabinet:-
24 March 2020 (taken as an emergency decision by the Chief executive as a result of Covid) – West Yorkshire Devolution Deal
https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8800
Cabinet 1 May 2020 – aforementioned emergency decision noted
and endorsed (Agenda Item 6)
Cabinet 21 May 2020 - Devolution Deal for West Yorkshire – Review, Scheme and Consultation
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/07/2020
Decision due: 1 Sep 2020 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Service Director - Governance and Commissioning Support
Department: Corporate
Contact: Nick Howe Email: nick.howe@kirklees.gov.uk, Karl Larrad Email: karl.larrad@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation took place from 23May to 19 July 2020 across West Yorkshire districts – primarily on-line basis.
Consultees
Members of the public, partner organisations and businesses
Members/Officers Involved: Leader and other Group Leaders, Chief Executive, Monitoring Officer, Policy and legal officers primarily