Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence of Members who are unable to attend the meeting.

All members of the Committee were present

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 22 July 2019. 

Contact:         Penny Bunker – Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager

The minutes of the Committee meeting held on 22 July 2019 were agreed as a correct record

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

All items were considered in public session

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any 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 hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.

No deputations or petitions were received 

The meeting will hear any questions from the general public.

There were no public questions received

Councillor Shabir Pandor, The Leader of the Council will set out his portfolio priorities for the 2019/20 municipal year.

(1) The Committee thanked Cllr Pandor, Leader of the Council for attending the meeting and noted the priorities he had identified for the 2019/20 municipal year.  

(2)  That once available, the committee receive the timetable and key milestones for the Huddersfield Masterplan project. 

(3)  That the Leader would follow up on the concerns raised about the lack of information on the Council’s website for businesses and residents on leaving the European Union.

(4)  That the Leader provide the committee with the spread sheet data and other strategic information related to inclusive growth work.

To consider a request to establish and appoint the membership of a joint health scrutiny committee to review proposed changes to specialist vascular services for adults in West Yorkshire.

Contact:         Richard Dunne – Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer

Tel:                  01484 221000

(1) The Committee approved the participation of Kirklees Council in a Regional Joint Health Scrutiny Committee to look at vascular services.

(2) That the two Kirklees places on the joint committee be allocated on a 1:1 ratio, with nominations being provided by Group Business Managers.

(3) That the Kirklees Council power of referral to refer concerns about the proposals to the Secretary of State, be delegated to the joint committee subject to agreement of the terms of reference. 

(4) That due to the urgent need for the joint committee to start its work, once the draft terms of reference are available, they are circulated to members of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee for comments to the Chair. Having due consideration of points raised, the Chair of the committee will make the final decision on approval or the proposed amendment of the terms of reference.  

The Lead Members of the 4 scrutiny panels will provide an update on the recent work of their panels.

Contact:         Penny Bunker  Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager. Tel: 01484 221000

(1)  The committee noted the Lead Member update reports on the work of scrutiny panels since the beginning of the new municipal year. 

(2)   Councillor Smaje provide a verbal update on her work as Chair of Scrutiny, including briefings with the Chief Executive and heads of service.  

(3) The committee noted that the Scrutiny Annual Report 2018/19 would be considered at Council on 18 September 2019. 

-       To confirm arrangements for an additional meeting of the Committee in October 2019

-       To note that the next scheduled meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday 4 November 2019 at 2.00pm in Huddersfield Town Hall.

(1) Noted that the next scheduled meeting would be held on 4 November 2019 at 2.00 p.m. Councillor Marchington submitted his apologies.

(2) Agreed that an additional meeting be scheduled for 2 October 2019 at 4.30 p.m. (This meeting was subsequently postponed). 

To consider an update on the work that has taken place to develop the Council’s approach to Place Based Working.

Contact:         Rachel Spencer Henshall – Strategic Director Corporate Strategy, Commissioning and Public Health.

Carl Whistlecraft, Head of Democracy 

Tel:                  01484 221000

(1) The committee thanked Rachel Spencer-Henshall and Carl Whistlecraft for their informative presentation and report on place based working.

(2)  That a small sub group drawn from members of the Corporate Scrutiny Panel and the Economy and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel be set up for the remainder of the municipal year to scrutinise the development of place based working in Kirklees.  

(3) That future information incorporate where possible, timescales, milestones              and outcomes.