Issue - meetings

To consider the adoption of the Kirklees Transport Strategy.

Contact: David Wildman, Skills and Regeneration

RESOLVED – That the Transport Strategy, as attached at Appendix E, be endorsed and that the Cabinet Member for Housing and Transport, in consultation with the Executive Director for Place, be delegated authority to make any necessary changes to the Strategy and formally adopt the Strategy.

Cabinet gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the results of the publicity campaign and consultation activity undertaken on the draft Kirklees Transport Strategy.

The report advised that the draft Kirklees Transport Strategy, which had been subject to public consultation from 3 March to 28 April 2025, had received over 2000 responses from individuals, organisations and businesses. Cabinet were informed that an analysis of the responses had resulted in a redraft of the document to reflect the responses to the consultation and that the report presented the results of this consultation and engagement activity prior to the adoption of the strategy.

It was noted that a better approach to transport would help deliver against the Council’s core priorities and place a stronger focus on more sustainable forms of transport in helping to achieve a greener, healthier Kirklees. The report advised that, subject to adoption, the strategy would establish the Council’s transport ambition, support decision making, direct future funding bids, project activity and spend, and would remain fully aligned with the key priorities in the Council’s Plan.

RESOLVED – That the Transport Strategy, as attached at Appendix E, be endorsed and that the Cabinet Member for Housing and Transport, in consultation with the Executive Director for Place, be delegated authority to make any necessary changes to the Strategy and formally adopt the Strategy.