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Investment Board - Monday 16th November 2026 10.00 am

November 16, 2026 at 10:00 am Investment Board View on council website

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The Investment Board of the West Midlands Combined Authority is scheduled to consider updates on the region's investment programmes, including details on building retrofit and commercial and residential investment funds. The meeting will also review several regeneration schemes and property investments.

Investment Programme Update

A report is scheduled to be presented providing an update on the overall Investment Programme. This will cover progress and developments within the various schemes and initiatives that form part of the West Midlands Combined Authority's investment strategy.

Building Retrofit Programme: Incorporation of Additional Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Allocations

The board is expected to review proposals for incorporating additional allocations from the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund into the Building Retrofit Programme. This discussion will likely focus on how these new funds will be integrated into existing plans to improve energy efficiency in social housing across the region.

Commercial Investment Fund Dashboard

Information is scheduled to be presented via a dashboard detailing the performance and status of the Commercial Investment Fund. This will likely include key metrics and an overview of the fund's activities.

Residential Investment Fund Dashboard

Similarly, a dashboard is expected to provide an overview of the Residential Investment Fund. This will offer insights into the fund's performance, investments, and any associated developments.

Forward Plan

The board's forward plan is scheduled for review. This item will likely outline upcoming agenda items and strategic priorities for future meetings.

Mell Square (Holbeche Place)

A report concerning Mell Square, also referred to as Holbeche Place, is scheduled for discussion. This item is listed under the private business section, indicating it may involve commercially sensitive information.

Druids Heath Regeneration Scheme Phase 1

The Druids Heath Regeneration Scheme Phase 1 is also slated for review. This significant regeneration project is expected to be discussed in detail, with a substantial report pack allocated to this item.

Complex Developments - Spencer Yard

A report on complex developments, specifically focusing on Spencer Yard, is scheduled to be presented.

Harker Commercial - Hall Street

The board is expected to receive information regarding Harker Commercial and its activities at Hall Street.

Marnco Holdings - Shrewsbury

An item concerning Marnco Holdings and its involvement in Shrewsbury is on the agenda.

WMDC Property Investment Loan Funds Outputs

Details regarding the outputs from the WMDC Property Investment Loan Funds are scheduled for presentation.

Housing, Property & Regeneration Development and Delivery Dashboards

Dashboards providing updates on the development and delivery of projects within the Housing, Property & Regeneration directorates are also expected to be reviewed.

The next meeting of the Investment Board is scheduled for 14 December 2026 at 10 am.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Lynnette Kelly
Councillor Lynnette Kelly Labour Coventry City Council
Profile image for Councillor Ray Nock
Councillor Ray Nock Reform UK Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Simkins
Councillor Stephen Simkins City of Wolverhampton Council Labour City Of Wolverhampton Council
Profile image for Councillor Steve Clark
Councillor Steve Clark Conservative Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Topics

Harker Commercial building retrofit Mell Square (Holbeche Place) Druids Heath Regeneration Scheme Phase 1 Spencer Yard West Midlands Combined Authority's investment strategy Commercial and residential investment funds Marnco Holdings Building Retrofit Programme

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 16th-Nov-2026 10.00 Investment Board.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 16th-Nov-2026 10.00 Investment Board.pdf