Criteria met if the combined authority convenes or is a member of a local retrofit partnership, that focuses on knowledge sharing or skills.
Evidence of this partnership is needed. At least two of the following must be visible:
1. A named partnership with a public membership list
2. A terms of reference or aims of the group
3. Evidence of previous meetings, via notes, agendas, videos or in news stories
The criteria will be met if this partnership is a combined authority task and finish group or sub-committee group with external members.
The partnership can be with any organisation beyond the combined authority. It could include other councils, community groups, financial institutions or local businesses.