Heather Kidd - Councillor for West Midlands Combined Authority (Shropshire Council)

Councillor Heather Kidd

Liberal Democrats Shropshire Council West Midlands Combined Authority
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

3 meetings

WMCA Board Non-Constituent Member

WMCA Board - Friday 11th September 2026 11.00 am

September 11, 2026, 11:00 am
WMCA Board Non-Constituent Member

WMCA Board - Friday 17th July 2026 11.00 am

The WMCA Board met on Friday 17 July 2026, approving significant changes to the council's constitution and agreeing a new programme approach for transport investment. The board also noted the 2025/26 financial outturn, which showed a revenue underspend and an improved capital delivery rate.

July 17, 2026, 11:00 am
WMCA Board Non-Constituent Member

WMCA Board - Friday 12th June 2026 11.00 am

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board met on Friday 12 June 2026, with Mayor Richard Parker presiding. The meeting focused on governance appointments, the authority's budget, and strategic priorities for the coming year. Key decisions included the appointment of Claire Nye as the permanent Chief Finance Officer and Section 73 Officer, and the approval of a new structure for the Local Scrutiny Committee.

June 12, 2026, 11:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Friday 11 September 2026 at 11.00am

From: WMCA Board - Friday 17th July 2026 11.00 am - July 17, 2026

Interim Executive Director of Policy and Strategy approved six Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Stage 2 bids for Birmingham City Council Libraries and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, and nine Warm Homes Social Housing bids totalling £22,091,464 on 20/07/2026. The domestic bid for Warm Homes Social Housing to Citizen Housing totalling £20,662,565 was also approved, alongside the novation of two existing Warm Homes Social Housing grants. The decision maker approved entering into associated Grant Framework Agreements, Grant Offer Letters, and a Novation Agreement.

For Determination

Chair's Remarks (if any)

From: WMCA Board - Friday 17th July 2026 11.00 am - July 17, 2026

WMCA Board noted the Chair's summary of recent delivery and activity on 17/07/2026.

Forward Plan

From: WMCA Board - Friday 17th July 2026 11.00 am - July 17, 2026

The WMCA Board approved the appointment of Wayne Bexton to the post of Executive Director of Major Capital Programmes on 17 July 2026.

For Determination

Exclusion of the Public and Press

From: WMCA Board - Friday 17th July 2026 11.00 am - July 17, 2026

WMCA Board decided to exclude the public and press from the remainder of the meeting on 17/07/2026.

Apologies for Absence

From: WMCA Board - Friday 17th July 2026 11.00 am - July 17, 2026

The WMCA Board noted apologies for absence on 17/07/2026. The apologies were from Cecilie Booth, Councillor Paul Bradley, Councillor George Duggins, Councillor George Finch, Councillor Heather Kidd, and Councillor Elaine Williams.

Summary