Decisions

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Decisions published

14/09/2018 - Wellbeing Board - 13 July 2018 ref: 392    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting were noted.


14/09/2018 - Transport Delivery Committee - 16 July 2018 ref: 395    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting were noted.


14/09/2018 - Overview & Scrutiny Committee - 4 September 2018 ref: 397    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting were noted.


14/09/2018 - Overview & Scrutiny Committee - 16 July 2018 ref: 394    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting were noted.


14/09/2018 - Investment Board - 20 August 2018 ref: 396    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

(1)       The minutes of the meeting were noted.

 

(2)       In respect of the Coventry South and A46 Link Road Phase 1 (minute no. 21):

 

(a)       The award of £6.6m development deal funding for the A46 Stoneleigh Junction (A46 Link Road Phase 1) was approved, subject to a successful confirmation from the Department for Transport of Local Growth Fund grant.

 

(3)       In respect of the A45 to Solihull Town Centre and UK Central Strategic Cycle Link (minute no. 22):

           

(a)       The Full Business Case for the UK Central Hub Strategic Cycle Link and the A45 to Solihull Town Centre (Damson Parkway) Cycle Link was approved.

 

(b)       The funding position was noted, with any underspend being considered as part of the work being undertaken across the Investment Programme.

 

(c)        The experiences gained by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in encouraging behavioural change to increase cycling would be shared with other local authorities in the West Midlands.


14/09/2018 - Investment Board - 26 July 2018 ref: 391    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting were noted.


14/09/2018 - Housing & Land Delivery Board - 16 July 2018 ref: 393    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting were noted.


14/09/2018 - Forward Plan ref: 382    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The forward plan of items to be considered at future meetings was noted.


14/09/2018 - Friday 9 November 2018 at 11.00am ref: 400    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The date of the next meeting was noted.


14/09/2018 - 'Dying to Work' Charter ref: 385    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

It was agreed to sign up to the Trade Union Congress’s ‘Dying to Work’ Charter which was seeking to provide greater security for terminally ill employees, ensuring that they were not dismissed due to their condition.


14/09/2018 - Inclusive Growth Framework ref: 388    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

(1)       The first iteration of the Inclusive Growth Framework was endorsed.

 

(2)       It was noted that the composition of the Inclusive Growth Framework and its underlying metrics would be adapted as the WMCA drew from Member, partner and citizen insight.


14/09/2018 - Industrial Strategy ref: 399    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

(1)       The emerging commitments and actions for informal consultation were endorsed.

 

(2)       The process to consult on a draft Local Industrial Strategy in September before considering a final strategy for publication in late Autumn, including retaining the existing SEP targets, was endorsed.

 

(3)       Responsibility was delegated to the portfolio holder and SEP Board and to sign off on the final wording of the consultation draft and to oversee the consultation process.


14/09/2018 - WMCA Funding for Growth Programme Update ref: 387    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The approach taken to date and the next steps being undertaken was noted.


14/09/2018 - Financial Monitoring Report 2018/19 ref: 386    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The financial position as at the end of July 2018 was noted.


14/09/2018 - Minutes - 20 July 2018 ref: 381    For Determination

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The minutes were agreed as a correct record.


14/09/2018 - Exclusion of the Public and Press ref: 398    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The public and press were excluded from the remaining items of business.


14/09/2018 - Chair's Remarks (if any) ref: 380    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

The Mayor welcomed the region’s recent success in being awarded up to £50m to trial high-speed 5G connectivity.


14/09/2018 - Apologies for Absence ref: 379    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: WMCA Board

Made at meeting: 14/09/2018 - WMCA Board

Decision published: 19/09/2018

Effective from: 14/09/2018

Decision:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Shaun Davies (Telford & Wrekin), Councillor Steve Eling (Sandwell), Councillor Paul Moore (Sandwell), Councillor Peter Nutting (Shropshire) and Stewart Towe (Black Country LEP).