Economic Development

September 3, 2026 Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Investment Board approved the Made Smarter Professional and Business Services scheme progressing to the business justification case and commencement of delivery, approving £9,177,699 in Combined Authority funding. The Investment Board also approved the Energy Transition and Security scheme progressing to the business justification case and commencement of delivery, approving an additional £1,250,000 in Combined Authority funding. Both decisions were made on 03 September 2026.

Full council record

Decision

Made Smarter Professional and Business Services - Yorkshire and Humber (Pilot)

RESOLVED: That the Investment Board, subject to conditions and with reference to paragraph 4.16 of the report:

  1. Approved the Made Smarter Professional and Business Services scheme progressing through Decision Point 2 to 4 (Business Justification Case) and the commencement of Activity 5 (Delivery).
  1. Approved Combined Authority funding of £9,177,699, taking the total approved funding to £9,207,699. The total scheme cost was £9,207,699.
  1. Approved that future approvals be made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary attached to the report.

Energy Transition and Security

RESOLVED: That the Investment Board, with reference to paragraph 4.31 of the report:

  1. Approved the Energy Transition and Security scheme progressing through Decision Point 2 to 4 (Business Justification Case) and the commencement of Activity 5 (Delivery).
  1. Approved additional Combined Authority funding of £1,250,000. The total scheme cost was £2,040,165.
  1. Approved that future approvals be made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary attached to the report.

Related Meeting

Investment Board - Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 11.00 am on September 3, 2026

Supporting Documents

Item 9 - Economic Development - Project Approvals.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Sep 2026
Effective from11 Sep 2026
Subject to call-inYes