Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence of Members who are unable to attend this meeting.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Kendrick, Pandor and Scott. 

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 25^th July 2017 and 31^st July 2017.

Approved as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

It was noted that all Agenda Items would be considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.

Cabinet received the following deputations:

(a)  from Conscious Youth CIC seeking to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease among Councillors and the community, and encouraging the Council to adopt the MND charter.

(b)  from local residents of Lockwood regarding the impact of the introduction of a one way system at Victoria Road, Lockwood.

(c)  from Mr S Bradbury regarding  his access to Council buildings within Kirklees.

The Leader of the Council responded to the deputations.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.

To consider questions from Councillors.

Cabinet received a question from Councillor Cooper asking that urgent attention be given to the issue raised at Agenda Item 5 regarding Victoria Road, Lockwood.

A response was provided by the Cabinet Member (Councillor Khan).

A report providing the Council’s 2017-18 forecast financial outturn position for General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account and Capital Plan, as at Quarter 1.

Wards: All Wards

Officer:  Eamonn Croston 01484 221000

1)    That the Quarter 1 forecast revenue monitoring overspend be noted.

2)    That the forecast reduction in general fund reserves in-year at £25.2m and year end position at £64.9m be noted.

3)    That the favourable in-year financial performance on Collection Fund be noted.

4)    That the Quarter 1 forecast HRA surplus at £159k, and forecast reserves position at year end at £49.7m, be noted.

5)    That proposals to bring the forecast £5.8m overspend in line with budgets by year end be noted.

6)    That proposals to incorporate key intelligence from Quarter 1 monitoring into the forthcoming budget strategy update 2018-2022, as appropriate, be noted.

7)    That it be noted that further proposals for the use of new Adult Social Care monies will be submitted to Cabinet and Council as part of the budget strategy update report.   

A report for Cabinet to consider underwriting land acquisition costs until finance is subsequently secured from WY+TF and costs reimbursed.

Wards: All Wards

Officer: Keith Bloomfield 01484 221000

1)    That approval be given to (i) establishing, within the Strategic Regeneration Capital Budget, a rolling ‘WYTF Land Acquisition Fund’ with an initial allocation of £0.85m (ii) commencing negotiations with land owners for land required to deliver the A629 Halifax Road (Phase 5) project (iii) developing the WYTF A629 Halifax Road (Phase 5) project to an outline business case stage with a target date of submission in October 2017 (iv) seeking funding approval via the WYCA Investment Committee to continue scheme development in order to achieve full business case status which would permit delivery of the scheme, when accepted, and (v) the submission of a report to Cabinet  seeking consideration of full scheme approval and implementation, with authorisation in a similar timeframe to (iv), to enable the WYTF A629 Halifax Road Phase 5 to progress to construction.

2)    That the exercise of the authority for the Council to acquire parcels of land for highway purposes, where the acquisition price is between £250,000 and £500,000 be delegated to the Service Director (Economy, Regeneration and Culture) to be exercised by the Service Director, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Portfolio Holder.

A report seeking approval for expenditure of £450k from the Strategic Priorities Capital Plan which will ensure delivery of the Dewsbury Rail Station Gateway scheme.

Wards: Dewsbury East

Officer: Keith Bloomfield 01484 221000

That approval be given to capital expenditure of £950k to fund the proposed improvements to Dewsbury Railway Station.

A report seeking approval for delegated authority to the Service Director Commercial, Regulatory and Operational for changes and additions to Air Quality Management Areas.

Wards: Birstall and Birkenshaw

Lindley

Newsome

Greenhead

Colne Valley

Liversedge and Gomersal

Heckmondwike

Dewsbury East

Dewsbury West

Ashbrow

Officer: Martin Wood 01484 221000

1)    That the Air Quality update report be noted.

2)    That approval be delegated to the Service Director (Commercial, Regulatory and Operational) for changes and additions to Air Quality Management Areas.

A report seeking approval to carry out public consultation and engagement about proposed changes to services that support children and their families.

Wards: All

Officers: Sue Richards, Jo-Anne Sanders and Joanne Bartholomew 01484 221000

1)    That approval be given to commencing the consultation process, as detailed within the report.

2)    That authority be delegated to Service Directors for Learning and Early Support, Integration, and Commercial, Regulatory and Operational Services, in consultation with Cabinet Portfolio Holders to finalise the detail and timeline of the consultation.

3)    That it be noted that the outcome of the consultation will be submitted to a future meeting of Cabinet to inform any further decisions relating to changes to service provision. 

A report seeking approval for the Food Safety Development Plan produced in accordance with the expectations of the Food Standards Agency.

Wards: All Wards

Officer: Nasir Dad 01484 221000

That the Food Safety Development Plan 2017/2018 be approved.

A report seeking approval for the introduction of charges for Food Hygiene Rating Score re-visits after national roll-out by the Food Standards Agency.

Wards: All Wards

Officer: Nasir Dad 01484 221000

That approval be given to the introduction of charges for Food Hygiene Rating Score re-visits.

A report outlining the Social Work Teaching Partnership which will contribute to the transformation work in Children and Adult Services.

Wards: All Wards

Officer: Marion Gray 01484 221000

That the contribution of the Social Work Teaching Partnership to the Children and Adult Services transformation process be noted.