Decision details

(1)       The progress on the Deeper Devolution Deal implementation was noted.

(2)       The decision of the Chief Executive to request the commencement of the statutory governance review was ratified.

(3)       It was agreed to initiate public consultation and awareness-raising on the Deeper Devolution Deal, the governance review and scheme.

(4)       It was agreed not to include as part of the public consultation, any statutory public consultation on the Health Improvement Duty.

(5)       The plans for the Deeper Devolution Deal ratification at the WMCA Board on 13 October 2023 and the provision for council discussion and endorsement of the governance review and scheme, at the discretion of each council, by the 30 September 2023, was noted.