Forward plan

Forward Plan of Key Decisions from 1 December 2023  (01/12/2023 to 30/06/2024, Forward Plan of Key Decisions)

Plan items
No. Item

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

1.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   27 Jul 2023

Lead officer:  Heather Waddington

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

West Yorkshire Mass Transit Vision

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   12 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Luke Albanese

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

West Yorkshire Mass Transit Approach to Placemaking and Design Philosophy

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   12 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Luke Albanese

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Better Homes Hub

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Better Homes Hub - Area - Based Schemes (Phase 1 -Calderdale.)

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Better Homes Hub Low Interest Domestic Retrofit Loan

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Gillespie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

BHF Saxton Lane

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Originally due:   26 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

BHF Seacroft & Gipton

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

CIP - A660 (Lawnswood Roundabout)

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

CIP - Leeds - Dawsons Corner

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

CRSTS – Kirklees Enhanced Electric Vehicle – Residential Charging and Support Programme

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Robert Griffiths

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Flood Risk and Drainage (CEP) - Wortley Beck Renaturalisation

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Leeds Rail Platform Extension (52)

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Melanie Corcoran

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Local Area Energy Plans

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Gillespie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Mirfield to Dewsbury to Leeds (M2D2L)

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Robert Griffiths

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Solar PV and Storage – Solar for Schools and Community Buildings

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

TCF - Heckmondwike Bus Hub

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Solar PV and Storage – West Yorkshire Housing Partnership Solar PV and Battery

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Gillespie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

TCF - Heckmondwike Bus Hub

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Skills Bootcamps.

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   7 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Michelle Burton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

BHF Kirkby Road - Hemsworth

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Gainshare Capacity Funding

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   1 Feb 2024

Originally due:   7 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Sam Bacon

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

BHF Leeds City Village Phase 1 - Leeds

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Kirklees WY+TF Review

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   1 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

Business Planning and Budget 2024/25

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   1 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Angela Taylor

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

CIP - Kirklees - Huddersfield Southern Corridors

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   1 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

27.

CIP - Kirklees - Holmfirth Town Centre

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   19 Mar 2024

Originally due:   1 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

Mayor’s Challenge Competitions New!

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   1 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Sarah Bowes

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

29.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund New!

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   1 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Heather Waddington

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Better Places - Leeds City Council (LCC) Leeds City Links

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   20 Jun 2024

Originally due:   14 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

BCPC-Kings Road Sustainable Transport Corridor New!

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   14 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Bradford City of Culture 2025 New!

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   14 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Jim Hinks

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

33.

BSIP - Mobility Credits New!

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   14 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Helen Ellerton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

TCF - Huddersfield Rail Station Connections New!

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   14 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

TCF - Dewsbury - Batley - Chidswell Sustainable Travel Corridor New!

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision:   14 Mar 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Bus Franchising Needs Assessment Scheme

Decision maker:  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision due:   16 Mar 2023

Lead officer:  Dave Haskins

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Business, Economy & Innovation Committee

Culture, Heritage & Sport Committee

Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

37.

Better Neighbourhoods

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   21 Mar 2023

Lead officer:  Dave Haskins

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

Combined Authority Assets Solar Project – Bus Stations.

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   21 Mar 2023

Lead officer:  Dave Haskins

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

Capital Flood Risk Management Programme

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   11 Jul 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Gillespie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Local Area Energy Plans

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   11 Jul 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Gillespie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Net Zero Region Accelerator

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   24 Oct 2023

Lead officer:  Alison Gillespie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Sheepscar Beck Refurbishment

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1

Decision maker:  Climate, Energy and Environment Committee

Decision:   13 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Employment and Skills Committee

Finance, Resources & Corporate Committee

44.

Property Matter

Decision maker:  Finance, Resources, and Corporate Committee

Decision:   6 Feb 2024

Originally due:   27 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Dave Haskins

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

45.

BHF Railway Street

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   2 Mar 2023

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

BHF St Cecilia Street

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

BHF Platform New!

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision due:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

48.

BHF Middlecross Extra Care New!

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

49.

BHF Hough Top Court New!

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Transport Committee

50.

Active Travel Programme including Active Travel Tranche 4 22/23 and Local Authority Capability & Ambition Fund 22/23

Decision maker:  Transport Committee

Decision due:   26 May 2023

Lead officer:  Rachel Jones

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

51.

TCF - Huddersfield Rail Station Connections

Decision maker:  Transport Committee

Decision due:   7 Jul 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

A629 Phase 1b

Decision maker:  Transport Committee

Decision:   16 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

53.

TCF - A64 Bus - Cycle - Walking Improvements

Decision maker:  Transport Committee

Decision:   16 Nov 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

54.

BSIP - Bus Network Plan and Superbus

Decision maker:  Transport Committee

Decision:   29 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Rachel Jones

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Officer Delegated Decisions

55.

West Yorkshire Integrated UTMC

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision:   19 Nov 2021

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/10/2021

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

56.

Wakefield SEN Taxi & Minibus Contracts 2022-23

Decision maker:  Director, Transport Operations & Passenger Experience (Facilities & Passenger Experience)

Decision:   9 May 2022

Lead officer:  Sharon Chapman

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/04/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

57.

Wakefield Bus Tender Awards - Batch 706

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   24 Jun 2022

Lead officer:  David Keady

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/05/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

58.

UKSPF Multiply – Local Authority Grant Agreements 22-23

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   11 Nov 2022

Lead officer:  Lindsey Daniels

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

59.

Corridor Improvement Programme - Leeds - Fink Hill

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   23 Dec 2022

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/06/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

60.

York Railway Station Gateway

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision:   3 Feb 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

61.

BHF St Cecilia Street

Decision maker:  Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee

Decision:   29 Feb 2024

Lead officer:  Kate Thompson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

62.

Castleford Station Gateway

Decision maker:  Chief Operating Officer

Decision:   20 Mar 2023

Lead officer:  Caroline Farnham-Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

63.

Adult Education Budget – 2023-24 Provider Allocations

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   14 Apr 2023

Lead officer:  Lindsey Daniels

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

64.

TCF Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking Improvements

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision:   14 Jun 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

65.

TCF - Heckmondwike Bus Hub

Decision maker:  Chief Operating Officer

Decision:   29 Aug 2023

Lead officer:  Mark Ramsden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

66.

AccessBus Fleet Vehicle Replacements

Decision maker:  Director, Transport Operations & Passenger Experience (Mobility & Transformation)

Decision due:   31 Aug 2023

Originally due:   3 Apr 2023

Lead officer:  Sharon Chapman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

67.

Thorpe Park Rail Station – Implementation Agreement

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   26 Sep 2023

Lead officer:  Alexandra Loftus

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

68.

ATF4 Huddersfield Broad Canal, Kirklees

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   5 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Rachel Jones

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

69.

ATF4 Whitehall Road (Holbeck Connector), Leeds

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision:   12 Dec 2023

Originally due:   5 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Rachel Jones

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

70.

AccessBus - Contract Options

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision:   19 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Sharon Chapman

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

71.

Maintenance, Repair, Replacement & Installation of Shelters

Decision maker:  Director, Transport Operations & Passenger Experience (Facilities & Passenger Experience)

Decision due:   5 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Jamie Butters

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

72.

ATf4 Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Kirklees

Decision maker:  Chief Executive

Decision due:   9 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Rachel Jones

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

73.

Hard Facilities Management Contract - Building Fabric

Decision maker:  Director, Transport Operations & Passenger Experience (Facilities & Passenger Experience)

Decision due:   23 Jan 2024

Lead officer:  Jamie Butters

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -