Made Smarter (Manufacturing)

July 16, 2026 Investment Board (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Combined Authority Board approved the Officer Delegation Scheme for Non-Mayoral and Mayoral General Functions on 25 June 2026. The scheme was amended to reflect revised committee names, new legislation, and to clarify its application to officers.

The Assistant Director of People and Transformation authorised the establishment of an interim executive recruitment framework for 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, on 29 April 2026. This framework is intended to ensure continuity of critical leadership resourcing.

The Executive Director for Transport approved the Active Travel Tranche 4 – Skircoat, Calderdale scheme to proceed to full business case and commence delivery on 2 April 2026. This includes approving further Combined Authority funding of £1,853,617.

The Combined Authority Board approved the revised Corporate Governance Code and Framework on 25 June 2026. This code sets out how the West Yorkshire Combined Authority fulfils the principles of good governance.

Full council record

Purpose

Approval for the scheme to proceed through decision points 2 to 4 (business justification case). This scheme looks to continue delivery of the Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber programme for West Yorkshire businesses which connects manufacturing industries to digital tools, leadership, and skills to drive growth.

Decision

Made Smarter (Manufacturing)

RESOLVED: – That the Investment Board, subject to conditions, and with reference to 4.65 of the report:

  1. Approved that the Made Smarter (Manufacturing) scheme proceeds through Decision Point 2 to 4 (Business Justification) and that work commences on Activity 5 (Delivery).
  1. Approved Combined Authority funding of up to £1,089,362 for the Made Smarter (Manufacturing) scheme, with a total scheme cost of £2,400,000.
  1. Approved that future approvals for the Made Smarter (Manufacturing) scheme are made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary attached to the report.

Supporting Documents

Item 12 - Corporate Governance Code and Framework.pdf
Item 9 - Officer Delegation Scheme.pdf
Item 9 - Audit Recommendations Follow Up.pdf
Item 9 - Appendix 1 - Audit Recommendation Follow Up.pdf
WROD1 - Interim_ExecRec_Framework JD signed 30042026.pdf
260402 WROD - ATF4 Skircoat Calderdale - LH.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management Appendix 1 - ROAP Report.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management.pdf
Item 8 - CA Representation on External Bodies.pdf
WROD1 - Interim_ExecRec_Framework JD signed 30042026.pdf
Item 7 - Head of Internal Audit Annual Opinion.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 1 Internal Audit Annual Opinion 25-26.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 2 Audit report summaries.pdf
Item 9 - Officer Delegation Scheme.pdf
Item 15 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 15 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 15 - Appendix 1 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 15 - Appendix 1 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 12 - Corporate Governance Code and Framework.pdf
Item 9 - Appendix 1 - Audit Recommendation Follow Up.pdf
Item 9 - Audit Recommendations Follow Up.pdf
Item 7 - Head of Internal Audit Annual Opinion.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management Appendix 1 - ROAP Report.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 2 Audit report summaries.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 1 Internal Audit Annual Opinion 25-26.pdf
Item 14 - Appendix 2 - The Scheme.pdf
Item 14 - Members Allowances Scheme.pdf
Item 14 - Appendix 1 - IRP Report.pdf
Item 14 - Appendix 1 - IRP Report.pdf
Item 8 - CA Representation on External Bodies.pdf
Item 14 - Appendix 2 - The Scheme.pdf
Item 14 - Members Allowances Scheme.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Jul 2026
Effective from7 Jul 2026
Lead officerCaroline Farnham-Crossland