Decision details

Engagement of Consultant to assist with preparation for delivery of the Leeds City Region Growth Deal

Reference: D41654

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Executive has approved In July 2014, the government announced the 'Growth Deal' for Leeds City Region — that is, the allocation of funding for local projects and programmes supporting the creation of jobs and the acceleration of growth. Funding begins in April 2015, and, including support for the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund, the LEP has secured over £70m for the coming financial year and £573m overall for the period to 2020-21. As part of the preparation for delivery, the LEP team needs to develop project management, monitoring and evaluation arrangements, as well as assist with further project development and appraisal for the capital projects that have been successful in attracting support. The current staffing resources available to the team are insufficient to carry out the necessary work. This decision involves the engagement of VG Analytics to provide the required resources and skills to ensure the work can be completed
quickly and to a high enough standard.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Nigel Guy 07712214134.

Publication date: 30/09/2014

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