Councillor Matthew Pinder

The Investment Board approved changes to the Addressing Tutor Shortages in Further Education scheme, extending delivery to March 2029 and removing the construction sector from industry partnership coordination. The Board also approved the Construction Skills Capital scheme to proceed to business justification and delivery, allocating £6,730,042 in funding. Future approvals for both schemes will follow the outlined assurance pathway and tolerances.

The Investment Board approved changes to the Addressing Tutor Shortages in Further Education scheme, extending delivery timescales to March 2029 and removing the construction sector from industry partnership coordination. The Board also approved the Construction Skills Capital scheme to proceed to business justification and commence delivery, allocating £6,730,042 in funding. Future approvals for both schemes will follow the outlined assurance pathways and tolerances.

The Investment Board approved that the Old Medical School scheme proceeds through Decision Point 3 and that work commences on the Full Business Case. Future approvals will be made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route, and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary. The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Mayor, is delegated to sign any related legal agreements.

The Investment Board decided on 16 July 2026 to approve the West Yorkshire Sports Facilities Provision (3G Pitches) programme proceeding through Decision Point 1 and commencing work on the Programme Business Case. The Board also approved development funding of up to £200,000 to progress the scheme to Decision Point 2 to 4. Future approvals will be made according to the assurance pathway, approval route, and tolerances outlined in the Business Case Summary.

The Investment Board approved the Phase 2 Home Energy Loan Scheme to proceed through decision points 2 to 4 and commence delivery, allocating £6,974,412 in funding. The Board also approved a change request for the Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 to extend delivery timescales to March 2028 and reduce its scope by removing the Phoenix Bridge element. Future approvals for both schemes will follow the outlined assurance pathway, approval route, and tolerances.