Issue - meetings

[To approve the implementation of the second devolution deal.]

1. That the Second Devolution Deal following the conclusion of negotiations between the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Government be endorsed.

2. That the action plan for the implementation of the Second Devolution Agreement be approved and that further discussions with Government be agreed.

3. That further reports be received at the appropriate time resulting from detailed requirements of the devolution deal.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Roger Lawrence presented the report on West Midlands Second Devolution Agreement for approval. The report detailed the contents of the Second Devolution Deal, its implications for Wolverhampton and outlined the implementation plan to support delivery of the agreement. The Second Devolution Deal contained a range of initiatives and commitments with the overall objective to address productivity barriers and support the delivery of a local industrial strategy.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Roger Lawrence proposed the recommendations and Councillor Peter Bilson seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

1. That the Second Devolution Deal following the conclusion of negotiations between the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Government be endorsed.

2. That the action plan for the implementation of the Second Devolution Agreement be approved and that further discussions with Government be agreed.

3. That further reports be received at the appropriate time resulting from detailed requirements of the devolution deal.