Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the approach being taken for active travel/road-space re-allocation measures (both in operation and being planned) for the district and to seek budget approval for proposed cultural interventions in Huddersfield and Dewsbury town centre to support the safe re-opening of these town centres and the district’s economic recovery.

Wards affected : All

Contact: Richard Hollinson, Head of Major Projects

1)    That the approach set out within the report regarding the implementation of active travel measures, the temporary re-allocation of road space and the installation of cultural interventions in Huddersfield and Dewsbury in order to (i) help assist the economic recovery of these towns (ii) make them attractive places to visit (iii) promote public health (iv) help address the climate emergency and (v) ensure that residents can access these areas safely, be endorsed.

2)    That the proposed list of cultural interventions, as set out in the Appendix to the report, be approved with an initial budget of £200,000.