Issue - meetings

To consider approval of the Kirklees Tourism Strategy 2026–2029.

Contact: Richard Smith, Creative Development

That the Kirklees Tourism Strategy 2026-2029 be adopted.

(Under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 36(1), Cabinet received a representation from Councillor Scott).

Cabinet gave consideration to a report which sought approval of the Kirklees Tourism Strategy 2026-2029. The report advised that the strategy sought to develop the current offer in the district, link activity with the emerging Kirklees cultural and heritage strategies and plans and guide future activity, investment decisions and partnership working in the visitor economy.

Cabinet noted that, in 2026, local delivery plans for culture would be co-developed with communities, which would support the shaping of tourism related actions. The report advised that the strategy would give direction to promoting the district to residents, visitors and businesses and would connect to improved infrastructure and regeneration schemes, forming part of the region wide activity to deliver a Local Visitor Economy Partnership Destination Management Plan, in conjunction with other West Yorkshire Local Authorities and WYCA.

It was noted that, during 2026, Local Cultural Delivery Plans would be developed with communities through a programme of work led by the Council, the University of Huddersfield and cultural organisations.

RESOLVED - That the Kirklees Tourism Strategy 2026-2029 be adopted.