Agenda and decisions

Apologies for absence were received from, Councillor Mike Bird (Walsall), Councillor Peter Butlin (Warwickshire), Councillor Wayne Little (Dudley), Councillor Richard Overton (Telford & Wrekin), Kevin Rodger (West Midlands Housing Association Partnership), Councillor Laura Rollins (Sandwell), Suzanne Ward (Environment Agency) and Councillor David Welsh (Coventry).

The minutes of the meeting held of 17 January 2024 were agreed as a correct record.

(1)      The summary of the four taskforces convened by the Housing, Property & Regeneration directorate be noted.

(2)      The taskforces’ plans for 2024 and ongoing efforts to improve the representation and diversity of the backgrounds and skillsets be noted.

(1)      The presentation be noted.

(2)      Comments made be members of the board be noted.

(1)      The latest statistical housing trends in the West Midlands be noted.

(2)      The relationship between housing and broader inclusive growth themes be noted.

(3)      The data and sources used by the WMCA continue to be used to form part of a live monitor for informing future policy developments.

The update be noted.

(1)      The progress of developing the West Midlands Strategic Place Partnership, which included preparation for formally signing the Memorandum of Understanding, be noted.

(2)      Comments made by members of the board providing strategic steers on the business plan be noted.

To be confirmed.