Made Smarter (Manufacturing)
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 the Made Smarter (Manufacturing) scheme to proceed through Decision Point 2 to 4 and commence work on Activity 5. The Board approved Combined Authority funding of up to £1,089,362 for the scheme. Future approvals will follow 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 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:
- Approved that the Made Smarter (Manufacturing) scheme proceeds through Decision Point 2 to 4 (Business Justification) and that work commences on Activity 5 (Delivery).
- 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.
- 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.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sarah Bowes |