West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Elizabeth Hunter is a seasoned professional in transport policy and strategic management, currently serving as the Director of Policing, Environment and Place at West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Elizabeth has held various significant positions, including interim Director of Policy and Development and Head of Transport Policy, contributing to strategic initiatives at Leeds City Council. Previous experience includes leadership roles at the Department for Transport and HM Treasury, where Elizabeth managed critical projects such as aviation security reform. Additionally, Elizabeth played a key role as Business Case Manager at High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
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.