Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development providing an update on the progress made to date in developing a West Yorkshire Transport Fund and seeking approval to continue the development work, which would enable authorities to confirm the setting up of the Fund and the associated 10 year programme later this year.

The Director of City Development submitted a report providing an update upon the progress made to date in developing a West Yorkshire Transport Fund and which sought approval to continue the development work, which would enable authorities to confirm the setting up of the Fund and the associated 10 year programme later this year.

Responding to an enquiry, assurances were provided regarding the timescales in place for the fund to reach £1billion and the primary funding sources involved.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the submitted report and appendix be noted.

(b)  That the further development and progression of the work on the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund be agreed.