Issue details

West Yorkshire Investment Zone and the Leeds Innovation Economy

Approval to enter into grant funding agreements with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to support the delivery of the Leeds Investment Zone Programme and inject up to £2 million of government funds into the capital programme and revenue budget. Subject to the confirmation of the full Investment Zone in the UK Budget 2025, further key decisions related to this programme will follow, in relation to the ongoing management of the programme and onward defrayal of funds to support the programme objectives.

Decision type: Key Decision

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Little London and Woodhouse;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/10/2024

Decision due: 11 Dec 2024 by Executive Board

Lead director: Director of City Development

Department: City Development

Contact: Samuel Lewis, Regeneration Officer 0113 378 6965 Email: samuel.lewis@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development was consulted in October 2024 on the Leeds Investment Zone programme.

Consultees

Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development

Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development

Documents

  • The report to be issued to the decision maker with the agenda for the meeting