Resolved –

(1)       That the Chairs and Members of both Boards be thanked for their         continued hard work in developing the Town Investment     Plans.

(2)       That the Executive welcomes the exciting opportunity for investment in town and high street regeneration for Keighley and Shipley.

(3)       That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in      consultation with the Leader to consider and make decisions on      recommendations from the Town Deal Boards.

(4)       That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in      consultation with the Leader to approve and submit the Town          Investment Plans by 29 January 2021

(5)       That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in      consultation with the City Solicitor, Director of Finance and IT and         the Leader to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the    Heads of Terms as described in Document “CW” should the Town             Investment Plans be successful.

(6)       That  the work and progress that has taken place to date be        acknowledged and endorsed.

(7)       That the Terms of Reference for Shipley and Keighley Town Deal Boards ( as set out in Appendix 3 to Document “CW”) be approved.

(8)       That  the Board Composition for Shipley and Keighley Town      Deal Boards ( as set out in Appendix 4 to Document “CW”) be      approved.

(9)       That the Town Deal Boundary for Shipley and Keighley (as set out       in Appendix 5 to Document “CW”) be approved.

(10)     That the Council’s role as accountable body for the Town           Investment Plans be approved.

ACTION:  Strategic Director Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Environment

(Lorraine Wright - 07970 730328)