Councillor Karl Johnson
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
5 meetings
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 10th December, 2026 11.00 am
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 29th October, 2026 11.00 am
The Combined Authority Board of West Yorkshire Combined Authority Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 29 October 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the appointment of an interim Chief Executive, bus reform, employment support, and capital investment for post-16 education. Other topics for consideration are regeneration initiatives, home energy strategy, the Autumn Statement, airport updates, and governance arrangements.
Healthy Working Life Board - Wednesday, 28th October, 2026 9.00 am
The Healthy Working Life Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 October 2026 to discuss a range of topics concerning employment, health, and the future shape of the board itself. Key discussions are expected to focus on the latest employment landscape data for West Yorkshire, the devolution of employment support services, and a review of current employment support provision. The board will also receive an update on NHS reforms and their alignment with the Healthy Working Life agenda, alongside an overview of the programme's delivery progress.
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.
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 11.00 am
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Board met on Thursday 25 June 2026, approving a range of significant decisions concerning the authority's governance, finances, and strategic projects. Key outcomes included the adoption of revised constitutional arrangements, approval of substantial funding for transport and housing initiatives, and the endorsement of a new Local Skills Improvement Plan.
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
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
West Yorkshire Local Assurance Framework (LAF) Annual Review 2026
From: Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 11.00 am - September 24, 2026
The Combined Authority Board decided on 24/09/2026 to approve the West Yorkshire Local Assurance Framework 2026. The Board noted the work undertaken to review and refresh the framework in consultation with government. Authority was delegated to the Combined Authority’s Chief Executive, in consultation with the Mayor, to approve the final framework.
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
- 5
- Average per month
- 0.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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