What is the West Midlands Leaders Board?

The West Midlands Leaders Board (WMLB) is the new regional decision making body for local government in the West Midlands. It brings together all 33 local authority Leaders (pdf, 37kb) in the Region to provide leadership and direction for local government activities at the regional level, building on the successes of West Midlands Local Government Association which it replaces.

Background

Local Authority Leaders Boards grew out of the Government's Review of sub national economic development and regeneration (SNR). Their legislative basis is provided by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill currently going through Parliament (Royal Assent is expected in summer/autumn 2009). The Bill's guidance notes describe them as "a means to enable local authorities to act collectively and decisively at regional level."

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