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 Susie Pavey on behalf of UNISON regarding the Customer Service Centres, the integration with library staff and upskilling of the public to reduce face to face enquiries.
A response was provided by the Cabinet Member for Corporate (Cllr Paul Davies)
Cabinet also received a deputation from Heather Peacock on behalf of Save the Trees Kirklees regarding the trees that had been removed at Queensgate Market, and future removal of trees on Queen Street.
A response was provided by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Regeneration (Cllr Graham Turner)
No petitions were received.