Decision details

(1)       The WMCA formally adopted the Regional Energy Strategy following the approval and endorsement of all three LEP Boards and the Strategic Economic Development Board.

(2)       Within the Local Industrial Strategy, the Regional Energy Strategy was recognised as a key delivery mechanism and energy was identified as a cross-cutting infrastructure enabler of economic growth and social inclusion.

(3)       The Mayor and WMCA would seek an Energy and Power Deal with Government during 2019 to take forward the Regional Energy Strategy and to institutionalise a regional delivery capability.

(4)       The WMCA would fund development work to secure this deal using available Investment Programme funds, subject to satisfactory business cases being provided.

(5)       The Strategic Economic Development Board would continue to monitor and supervise delivery of the Regional Energy Strategy.