The Council has been awarded funding by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver a programme of support for business growth, business start-up, Apprenticeships and other initiatives linked with the Council’s approved Economic Recovery Plan. A decision is required to receive and act as accountable body for the WYCA funding and to utilise residual Additional Restrictions Grant as match funding.
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: 28/10/2021
Decision due: 26 Nov 2021 by Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration
Lead director: Service Director - Skills & Regeneration
Department: Finance and Regeneration
Contact: Chris Duffill, Head of Business & Skills Email: chris.duffill@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Ongoing engagement with business organisations, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and other key stakeholders.
Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Peter McBride, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration David Shepherd Strategic Director Growth and Regeneration