Resolved –

1.    That the report be welcomed and officers and senior Councillors thanked for their on going work in relation to WYCA and LEP.

2.    That a progress report be presented to a further joint meeting in 12 months time which also focuses on funded projects in the Bradford district.

3.    That elected members from Bradford who sit on the WYCA Overview and Scrutiny Committee and WYCA Transport Committee be requested to attend the relevant Bradford Council Overview and Scrutiny Committees to provide feedback on their work.

4.    That the fact that “officers are working to develop a long term strategy for the district” in relation to greenhouse gas emissions be welcomed.

5.    That WYCA be requested to develop a process to involve Bradford Ward Members in the specification and delivery of projects.

6.    That WYCA be requested to include a description of the community benefit, where possible, on the Growth Deal Dashboard included in Document “A”.

7.    That WYCA schemes and objectives are, where possible, aligned with the priorities of Bradford Council to achieve the best outcome for raising skills and delivering integrated transport schemes.

(Jamie Saunders – 01274 434123)