To set out the case for the Marches LEP becoming a “Non-Constituent” Member of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the potential long term economic growth benefits to the Marches LEP in so doing.

The Committee considered a report setting out the case for the Marches LEP becoming a “Non-Constituent” Member of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the potential long term economic growth benefits to the Marches LEP in so doing.

RESOLVED:

That:     (a)     the Marches LEP applies to become a Non-Constituent Member of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) at a cost of £25k for 2016/17; and

(b)             the Chair of the Marches LEP, or his nominated substitute, be authorised to represent the LEP at the WMCA board and sub-groups as appropriate as a non-constituent member.