Agenda and decisions

The Chair will welcome everyone and introduce members of the Committee to the public.

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and Councillors introduced themselves.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 February 2015.

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 February 2015 were 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.

Councillor Barraclough declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in Agenda item 11 Committee Budget Report, East Peak Innovation Partnership Programme for the reason that he is a co-opted member of the End Peak Board, and left the meeting during consideration of the item.

Nominated representative Parish Councillor Blanshard declared an other interest in item 11 Committee Budget Report, East Peak Innovation Partnership Programme for the reason that she is a member of the East Peak Board.

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.

Agreed that all items 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.

None were received.

Following introduction and context setting by the Chair, members will consider working arrangements for 2015 – 2016, Parish and Co-opted representation and grant arrangements.

Contact:         Julie McDowell,

Area and Neighbourhood Action Co-ordinator

01484 221000, julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk

Noted the contents and arrangements and agreed:-

1)         That the following names be put forward to full Council for consideration as representatives of the Parish/ Town Councils and

Co-opted members on the District Committee for 2015 – 2016:

Denby Dale Parish Council – Parish Councillors Richard Brook and Maggie Blanshard

Holme Valley Parish Council – Parish Councillors Charles Kaye,

Judith Roberts and Greg Christofi

Kirkburton Parish Council – Parish Councillors Raymond Bray and Raymond Franks

Meltham Town Council – Parish Councillors Jean Wrathall and

Paul White

Co-opted Members Colne Valley/ Golcar – Jean Margetts,

Mike Moores, Robert Bamforth and Karen Armitage

2)         That the Committee have the portfolios of Economic Growth and

Regeneration, Health and Well-being and Place.

3)         The proposed criteria for the grant scheme be adopted as set out in the appendix to the report.

4)         The proposed dates of the Committee meetings as set out on the agenda.

The Committee will consider a presentation from Chris Walsh and Inspector Mark Trueman providing an overview of the Community Safety Partnership Plan and priorities.

Contact:         Chris Walsh, Safer Kirklees Manager

                        01484 221000,  chris.walsh@kirklees.gov.uk

Received a presentation and context for the Kirklees Rural district and noted that there will be further discussion on this in future.

The Committee will consider a consultation on the proposed introduction of Public Space Protection Orders which are designed to stop anti-social behaviour in public places.

Contact:         Rob Dalby, Streetscene Action Team Manager

                        01484 221000,  rob.dalby@kirklees.gov.uk

Received a presentation and noted that the public consultation and introduction of the orders are the next steps.  Noted that this could be looked at in more depth by the Committee’s Place portfolio.

The Committee will receive a presentation on changes to the Federation updating on the new structure, role and vision.

Contact:         Maxine Edwards, KFTRA Fieldworker

                        For Kirklees Rural District

                        01484 223466,  Maxine.edwards@kftra.net

Received a presentation and suggested that the work to support the community to do more for themselves link in with the Committee’s Health and Well-being portfolio.

The Committee will consider ranking a prioritised list of roads for resurfacing within the district for recommendation to Cabinet.

Contact:         Martin Bowler, Head of Highways and Operations

                        01484 221000,  martin.bowler@kirklees.gov.uk

Agreed:-

1)         That the prioritised list of roads for re-surfacing, attached to the report, be noted.

2)         That the Cabinet be recommended to remove the reference to parking charge income being part of the criteria for the unclassified roads budget.

An overview of the Committee budgets and consideration of applications for funding –

Golcar/ Colne Valley NMG - £2,000.00 revenue

Kirklees Youth Council Summit - £1,600.00 revenue

East Peak Innovation Partnership Programme - £2,500.00 revenue

Ruddi’s Retreat Community Garden - £620.00 revenue

Contact:         Julie McDowell

Area and Neighbourhood Action Co-ordinator

01484 221000, julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk

Noted the Committee budget balances and agreed:

1)         £2,000.00 revenue for CCTV Cameras, Colne Valley and Golcar Neighbourhood Management Group to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime.

2)         £1,160.00 revenue for a district wide Young People’s Summit.

3)         £2,500.00 revenue contribution to the administration costs of the East Peak Innovation Partnership Programme in 2015 -2016 (Denby Dale and Kirkburton wards)

4)         £620.00 revenue towards a garden project involving families and young people at Ruddi’s Retreat, Linthwaite.

5)         Helen Simpson Community Safety Officer be thanked for her support to the NMGs.

That the £200 discretionary grant to Friends of Honley Library, £440 fast track commission for litter bins in Golcar, £480 fast track commission for repair of Denby Dale Pie Dish and listed underspends for return to the capital and revenue budgets be noted.

The Committee will consider the proposed process for the allocation of the New Homes Bonus funding.

Contact:         Sarah Mitchell

                        Senior Area and Neighbourhood Action Co-ordinator

                        01484 221000, sarah.mitchell@kirklees.gov.uk

Noted the report and the guidance on the process for the investment of New Homes Bonus funding by the District Committee.

To consider nominations to determine representatives from the Council.

Contact:         Tish Barker

                        01484 221000,  tish.barker@kirklees.gov.uk

Agreed: That Councillor Marchington and Robert Iredale be appointed as Trustees on the charity, on behalf of the Council, for a four year term of office.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

Questions submitted in advance of the meeting may enable a fuller response to be given at the meeting.  If you wish to give notice of a question please contact:  Councillor Edgar Holroyd-Doveton, Chair of Kirklees Rural District Committee, Tel: 07917 354959, or email: edgar.holroyd-doveton@kirklees.gov.uk. 

Alternatively, contact Julie McDowell, Area and Neighbourhood Action Co-ordinator, on the contact details below.

Contact:        Julie McDowell

                        Area and Neighbourhood Action Co-ordinator

01484 221000, julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk

Isaac Barnett, Youth Councillor asked a question about devolution in Kirklees.

Councillors responded.

Meeting details are as follows:-

7pm    Thursday 30 July 2015

24 September 2015 (Holme Valley South)

26 November 2015  (Colne Valley)

25 February 2016    (Denby Dale/ Kirkburton)

24 March 2016         (Denby Dale/ Kirkburton)

Dates may be subject to change.  Please check the Kirklees website,

Kirklees Rural District Committee on Facebook, or local press for updates.

Contact:        Julie McDowell

Area and Neighbourhood Action Co-ordinator

01484 221000, julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk

Noted and noted that initial portfolio meeting dates will be circulated shortly.