Decision details

Council observed a two minute silence in respect of Councillor Paul Kane and former Councillor Molly Walton. Tributes were paid to Councillor Kane, who had represented the Dewsbury East Ward since 1995 and had been Mayor of Kirklees for the 2015/2016 municipal year, and former Councillor Molly Walton, who had represented Crosland Moor and Netherton Ward for 26 years following her election in 1990.

The Mayor informed Council that Woodley School, Huddersfield, had received national recognition for its work in relation to autism, and that the award recognised the contribution of staff in providing effective support for the pupils and their needs. The thanks of the Council were conveyed to the Head Teacher of the School, Ann Lawton.

The Mayor also advised of an award that had been received from East Ayrshire Council, in recognition of support that Kirklees had provided through a partnership, assisting in the transformation of their customer service centres.

The Chief Executive conveyed the congratulations of Council to Councillor Hill upon the recent birth of her daughter.