Issue - meetings

Report providing an update on the key activities of the Combined Authority and the Mayor since the last Board meeting which are not covered in other reports. Also providing information on key developments, risks and opportunities that have emerged.

It was resolved to:

A    Note the contents of the report.

The Chief Executive introduced the report and highlighted key points to members.

Concerns were raised about the capacity requirements for the Local Growth Plan, with a query about options for collaborative solutions. Officers acknowledged the need to prioritise tasks to meet changing deadlines and mentioned ongoing work with the Government on interventions and opportunities. It was noted that the working group involves officers from the constituent councils, and that group will be reshaped as required as time goes on.

It was resolved to:

A    Note the contents of the report.