| Work Stream | Lead City | Supporting Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Transport and Connectivity | Leeds | Liverpool and Bristol |
| Innovation | Liverpool | Nottingham, Newcastle and Sheffield |
| Skills and Employment | Manchester | Liverpool |
| Sustainable Communities | Bristol | Birmingham |
| Culture and Creative Industries | Nottingham | Newcastle |
| Climate Change | Newcastle | Sheffield and Bristol |
| Finance and Industry | Sheffield | Leeds |
| Governance | Birmingham | Manchester |