Simon Pope

Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 11.00 am

The Combined Authority Board of West Yorkshire Combined Authority Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026, approving significant funding for bus reform fleet provision and the compulsory purchase of key bus depots, alongside endorsing an indicative housing pipeline and adopting a new members' allowances scheme. The meeting also saw the confirmation of various governance appointments to the Board and its committees.

Investment Board - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 11.00 am

The Investment Board of West Yorkshire Combined Authority met on Thursday 16 July 2026, approving significant funding for transport infrastructure, skills development, economic growth initiatives, regeneration projects, environmental improvements, and sports facilities. Key decisions included allocating over £650,000 for bus priority measures on South Accommodation Road in Leeds, extending the delivery timeline and adjusting the scope of the Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme, and approving substantial funding for various business support programmes.

Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 11.00 am

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Board met on Thursday 25 June 2026, approving a range of significant decisions concerning the authority's governance, finances, and strategic projects. Key outcomes included the adoption of revised constitutional arrangements, approval of substantial funding for transport and housing initiatives, and the endorsement of a new Local Skills Improvement Plan.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 11.30 am

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Board met on Thursday 12 March 2026, approving significant investment totalling £230 million across a range of key areas including transport, skills, and economic development. Key decisions included the adoption of the new Local Transport Plan, the endorsement of the Integrated Settlement Outcomes Framework, and the approval of substantial funding for various transport infrastructure projects, such as the Elland Rail Station and the Beckett Street Sustainable Travel Corridor.