Agenda and decisions

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

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Harris and C Scott.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 24 March and 7 April 2015.

Approved 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.

It was noted that all agenda items would be 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.

Any Member of the Public wishing to make a deputation is required to give notice in writing to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Monitoring at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

No deputations were received.

To consider questions from Councillors.

No questions were asked.

A report seeking approval on the principle of forming a Joint Building Control Service to cover the districts of Kirklees and Bradford.

Contact Officer: Neal Fearns: 01484 221000

That the proposal for a joint Building Control Service be supported and that a further report be submitted to a future meeting, setting out detailed implications and governance arrangements, prior to a final decision being taken.