Councillor James Lewis
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 28th January, 2027 11.00 am
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 10th December, 2026 11.00 am
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am
The Combined Authority Board of West Yorkshire Combined Authority met on Thursday 24 September 2026, noting updates to the Local Assurance Framework and approving the capital programme, and noting performance and financial reports. Key discussions also focused on the implications of the government's Rewiring the State
proposals for devolution and public service reform, with members raising concerns about potential impacts on local accountability and the hospitality sector.
Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 18 September 2026 - 10.30 am
The Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Region of Learning and Creativity Programme, review the proposed work plan for the upcoming year, and consider amendments to scrutiny standing orders.
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 11.00 am
The Combined Authority Board of West Yorkshire Combined Authority Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026, approving significant funding for bus reform fleet provision and the compulsory purchase of key bus depots, alongside endorsing an indicative housing pipeline and adopting a new members' allowances scheme. The meeting also saw the confirmation of various governance appointments to the Board and its committees.
Decisions from Meetings
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Combined Authority held on 30 July 2026
From: Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am - September 24, 2026
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Board approved the minutes of its meeting held on 30 July 2026. This decision was made on 24 September 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Staffing Update Report
From: Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am - September 24, 2026
The Combined Authority Board noted arrangements for the recruitment of an interim Chief Executive and designation of a Head of Paid Service. The Board also noted the Employment Panel's decision regarding the appointment of the Transport Commercial Director and the extension of current Mass Transit Senior Responsible Officer and Programme Director arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Devolution, Integrated Settlement & Public Service Reform Update
From: Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am - September 24, 2026
The Chief Legal Officer decided to approve recommendations on 24/09/2026. The Combined Authority Board noted government announcements on devolution and endorsed proposals for officers to co-produce the forthcoming White Paper on Devolution. The Board also noted an update on progress implementing the Integrated Settlement.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 1 Performance Reporting
From: Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am - September 24, 2026
The Combined Authority Board noted the Quarter One performance against key performance indicators for 2026/27 on 24 September 2026. The Board reviewed progress against 25 corporate plan priorities, with 20 showing strong performance and five identified as below target.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes for Information of Committee Meetings
From: Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am - September 24, 2026
The Combined Authority Board of West Yorkshire Combined Authority decided to note the minutes and agendas of committee meetings published on its website since the last meeting on 24 September 2026. The Board noted the minutes and agendas of the Weaver Network Board and the Investment Board.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 10
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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