Issue - meetings

To consider the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Jonathan Nunn, Policy & Partnerships Lead

RESOLVED - That the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy be submitted to the meeting of Council on 16 July 2025 with a recommendation to adopt.

(Under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 36(1), Cabinet received a representation from Councillors Moore, Scott and Taylor).

Cabinet considered a report which sought endorsement of the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy (KIES) ahead of its submission to Council on 16 July 2025. The strategy, framed as a partnership document, set out the Council’s ambition to develop a productive, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable local economy. It aligned with the UK Modern Industrial Strategy and the West Yorkshire Local Growth Plan and represented the final top-tier strategy alongside the Inclusive Communities Framework, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and Environment Strategy.

Cabinet noted that the strategy would support delivery of the Council Plan 2025/26, particularly the priority on local economic growth. Subject to Council approval, the strategy would be launched alongside a communications campaign and dedicated webpage.

RESOLVED - That the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy be submitted to the meeting of Council on 16 July 2025 with a recommendation to adopt.