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 type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/05/2015
Decision due: 30 Jun 2015 by Cabinet
Lead director: Assistant Director for Learning and Skills
Department: Schools & Learning
Contact: Martin Green, Head of Localities Officer (Children and Families) Email: martin.green@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Councillor David Sheard. Council Leader Cllr Shabir Pandor. Cabinet Member – Schools Cllr Peter McBride. Cabinet Member – Investment and Green Adrian Lythgo. Chief Executive Jacqui Gedman. Director – Place Gill Ellis. Assistant Director – Learning and Skills