Decision details

The board received an update from Deborah Cadman, WMCA Chief Executive, on the devolution deal announced by the Government on 22 November 2017. This included the funding that had been announced for the delivery of the Wednesbury - Brierley Hill metro extension, along with funding for skills and housing workstreams. Deborah Cadman undertook to provide a breakdown of specific funding allocated to each work area to members of the WMCA Board.

David Jamieson, West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner, noted that the announcement included an expectation that the Mayor of the West Midlands would become responsible for the powers currently exercised by the Police & Crime Commissioner from May 2020, and he committed to work with the Mayor to help implement an orderly transfer of powers and responsibility.

Councillor Bob Sleigh also welcomed the support given within the devolution agreement for the region’s homeless strategy, including access to funds to help deliver the strategy.

Resolved:

The update on the devolution deal announced by the Government on 22 November 2017 be noted.