Deputations/Petitions
The Cabinet will receive any petitions and/or 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 submit a petition at the meeting relating to a matter on which the body has powers and responsibilities.
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation in writing, at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting.
Decision:
Cabinet received a deputation from Georgina Bottomley, on behalf of Unison, which raised concerns regarding the possible closures of three leisure centres, and the consequential impact upon communities, service users and potential job loses, and requested that councillors take back control of leisure services in Kirklees.
A response was provided by the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health (Councillor Ramsay).