Agenda and decisions

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

All Cabinet Members Present.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 21 April and 5 May 2015.

Minutes of meetings held on 21 April and 5 May 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 at the meeting.

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.

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 or petitions were received.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.

To consider questions from Councillors.

No Member questions were asked.

A report informing Cabinet of the following proposed development within the recreation ground on Sands Lane, Holmfirth recreation ground, next to Holmfirth Pool.

Officer: Robert Whittaker: 01484 221000

The decision of the Chief Executive in awarding the contract was noted.

A report seeking endorsement to consult on a revised Draft Statement of Community Involvement.

Officer: Richard Hollinson: 01484 221000

(1)      That the draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) be endorsed as set out at Appendix 1 to the considered report and that the Director of Place be authorised to commence the consultation exercise.

(2)      The Officers be authorised to analyse and revise the document in light of representations received and to produce a revised SCI to be reported to Cabinet for approval as an executive function and Council for adoption, if appropriate.

A report updating members on the Council’s response to the review of business rates proposed by HM Treasury in response to concerns from many business ratepayers that business rates are in need of reform to make them fit for purpose in a 21st century economy, the closing date for submissions is 12th June.

Officer: David Smith: 01844 221000

That the response to Government as set out in the considered report be noted.

A report seeking endorsement of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Area Low Pay Charter.

Officer: Chris Rowe

That the report be approved and that Officers be requested to prepare a response that details the progress being made in Kirklees on this issue in response to the ten recommendations set out in the considered report.

That the report be referred to Council for discussion at its next meeting.