Resolved –

(1)       That Executive note the work which has been done to date on developing proposals for the joint West Yorkshire UTMC service and note the issues which have prevented bringing this to fruition.

(2)       That Executive note and endorse the proposal to establish a Centre for Excellence dedicated to the training of young professionals in the field of traffic signal design and operation which complements the Council’s own approach to encourage new graduates into this area of engineering.

(3)       That the Strategic Director, Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder be delegated authority to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Council.

(Richard Gelder – 01274 437603)

ACTION: Strategic Director of Place