Business Support Infrastructure (Ecosystem)
July 16, 2026 Investment Board (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Investment Board approved that the Business Support Infrastructure (Ecosystem) scheme proceeds through Decision Point 2 to 4 as a Strategic Outline Case and that work commences on Activity 5 (Delivery). The Board approved Combined Authority funding of up to £7,000,000 for the scheme, with a total scheme value of up to £8,926,703. Future approvals will be made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route, and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary.
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Purpose
Approval for the scheme to proceed through decision point 2 (strategic outline case). The scheme aims to bring together an integrated model to provide business support across West Yorkshire.
Decision
Business Support Infrastructure (Ecosystem)
RESOLVED: – That the Investment Board, subject to conditions, in reference to 4.19 of the report:
- Approved that the Business Support Infrastructure (Ecosystem) scheme proceeds through Decision Point 2 to 4 (as a Strategic Outline Case) and that work commences on Activity 5 (Delivery).
- Approved Combined Authority funding of up to £7,000,000 for the Business Support Infrastructure (Ecosystem) scheme, with a total scheme value of up to £8,926,703.
- Approved that future approvals for the Business Support Infrastructure (Ecosystem) scheme are made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary attached to the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sarah Bowes |