West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Catherine English is a skilled professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and project management within the education and training sector. With a background in both teaching and arts, Catherine has held various leadership positions in companies and educational institutions, ensuring high standards of quality and performance across different projects and programs. Currently, Catherine serves as a Project Lead at West Yorkshire Combined Authority, overseeing the Multiply project, while also working as a Chief Examiner at NCFE. Catherine's strong background in quality management, compliance, and strategic planning has made their an invaluable asset in the organizations Catherine has worked with.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
The Combined Authority (CA) has two major delivery committees: the Investment Committee and the Transport Committee. Other committees have been set up to ensure probity through careful scrutiny of decisions and processes, and strict governance and audit. The CA is responsible for the £1 billion west Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund, and works closely with business in the region through the Leeds City Region LEP to ensure that business and the regional economy is at the heart of the decisions taken. Future strategic groups will be set up to deliver on individual aims, for example on quality public transport. And while the leadership of the CA is from council leaders, local politicians and the public sector, representatives from other partners – including the private sector, other public sector agencies and the voluntary sector – are key to its success.