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wolverhampton.gov.uk
Our mission:
Working as one to
serve our city
Change, Choice
& Principles
Kevin O’KeefeDirector of Governance
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Change….
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* Local Authority of the Year* Most Improved Local Authority* Senior Leadership Team* Excellence in Governance
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Choice
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Choice…
• Negotiating with the representatives of the other Constituent Councils and Government
• Accommodating the needs of the three LEPs and the otherCouncils which fall within the West Midlands Combined Authority 3LEP Geography
• Adapting to new legislation affecting governance and scrutiny arrangements of Combined Authorities
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“every area will benefit, but not at the same time and not in the same way”
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Principles…
• City of Wolverhampton’s role
• Process – establishing protocols and good governance
• Devolution and the West Midlands Combined Authority Mayor
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Principles: Openness and Transparency
• Sharing of information internally
• Operation of meetings
• Public meetings
• Socialising reports
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Principles: Openness and Transparency –Establishing the Combined Authority
Consultation
• Building on previous engagement exercises
• Adapting to changing legislation
• Working at pace with partners
1907 respondents
833 free text responses
Letters of support from partners
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Principles: Openness and Transparency
• Drilling down to the detail from a high-level devolution document
• Being clear about what we were consulting on in a complex agenda
Consultation to incorporate the devolution deal, including the West Midlands Mayor
1328 respondents
Business and third sector events held
Letters of support from partners
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Principles: Openness and Transparency –Engagement and increasing participation
• West Midlands Combined Authority Mayoral election – 4 May 2017
• £600,000 spend in the West Midlands, compared to £1 million government spend across the country
• Key objective: raise awareness of the Combined Authority, the Mayor and our vision
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Principles: Openness and Transparency -Scrutiny
• Scrutiny Committee established in line with the establishment of the Combined Authority
• Representatives from all Constituent authorities, plus non-Constituent authorities and LEPs
• Chief Executive sponsor and appointed scrutiny officer to support the Committee, coordinating with the Chair
• Proactively responding to legislation, consulting on the approach
• Working closely with Audit
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Choices: Devolution Deal
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Choices: ImpactOur Strategic Economic Plan sets out our vision for improving the
quality of life of everyone who lives and works in the West Midlands
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“The guys in Wolverhampton have put in a lot of effort and it’s been a massive achievement to bring together the political leadership and chief executives of the various authorities across the West Midlands. We have certainly felt that leadership from Wolverhampton throughout the process. There’s been clear direction and clear and concise marshalling of everyone involved. It has allowed us to achieve the results we have and their work is still ongoing.”
André Bromfield, legal head of the West Midlands Combined Authority
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The Mayor - Andy Street
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Summary
• Leadership from both Political Leader, Chief Executive and Officers
• Negotiated and built strong governance through strong relationships
• Keep pushing forward, for the benefit of the West Midlands
• Secured £8 billion of investment for the West Midlands –£36.5 million Gainshare per annum for 30 years
• Delivering more jobs, more and better housing, improved transport links and higher GVA for the West Midlands
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Change, Choices & Principles
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Thank You