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 Councillor Kendrick.

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 Agenda Item 13 would be considered in private 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.

Cabinet received a petition submitted by Councillor Eric Firth, on behalf of residents of Fairfield Terrace, Dewsbury, requesting the introduction of a residential parking permit scheme for the street.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.

To consider questions from Councillors.

No questions were asked.

A report giving notice of revised Cabinet Portfolio arramgnements:

Officer: Richard Farnhill: 01484 221000

That the revised Cabinet Portfolio Arrangements, in accordance with Article 7.3.2, be noted.

A report seeking approval of a new play strategy.

Wards: All

Officer: Rob Dalby: 01484 221000

That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Commercial, Regulatory and Operational) to approve the detailed engagement process and subsequent delivery model on how play will be specifically delivered in the district, according to the principles held within the strategy document.

A report setting out the background to the recent national announcement of new grant allocations for adult social care, and seeking approval of the proposals for the approach to use of the monies in line with the Council’s budget strategy.

Wards: All

Officer: Debbie Hogg; 01484 221000

1) That the proposed financial strategy, as detailed at paragraph 2.3 of the considered report be endorsed.

2) That the Improved Better Care Fund Principles, as detailed at paragraph   2.4.2 of the considered report, and the proposed areas for investment in 2017/2018, as detailed at paragraph 2.4.3, be endorsed.

3) That the report be submitted to the meeting of Council on 11 July 2017.

4) That further proposals be developed, taking into account the final guidance and allocations, and that a report be submitted to Cabinet and Council as part of the budget strategy update in September 2017.

A report seeking approval of the term dates for the academic year 2018/2019.

Wards: All

Officer: Juliet Stott

1) That it be noted that the term dates for the academic year 2018 to 2019 meet the required number of school days as set out within statutory regulation.

2) That it be noted that Kirklees Council’s policy for school term dates generates 2018/2019 dates which reflect some variation from dates set by neighbouring authorities.

3) That it be noted that, following consultation, the Autumn half term holiday be adjusted as set out in Appendix 2 of the considered report.

4) That the term dates for the 2018/2019 academic year be agreed as detailed within the considered report (at Appendix 3).

A report seeking approval for a Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative grant towards improving 7-9 Corporation Street, Dewsbury.

Wards: Dewsbury East

Officer: John Lambe: 01484 221000

1) That approval be given to the award of a Town Heritage Initiative Grant in accordance with the amounts specified in Appendix 2 of the considered report.

2) That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Economy and Infrastructure) to authorise actual payment of the grant, upon receipt of a completed application form and all necessary supporting information.

3) That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) to enter into and seal all grant arrangements, legal charges and ancillary documents relating to the grant.

To resolve that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business, on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The Committee agreed to exclude the public at this point.

Private appendix in relation to item 11 above.

The information in the Private Appendix 2 relates to the financial or business affairs of persons (or the Authority holding that information), specifically information relating to the applicant’s financial status and contractors’ tender prices. It is considered that disclosure of the information would adversely affect the companies concerned. The public interest in maintaining the exemption, which would protect the interests of the Council and the company concerned, outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information and providing greater openness in the Council’s decision making.

Wards: Dewsbury East

Officer: John Lambe: 01484 221000

Cabinet received exempt information prior to the determination of Agenda Item No. 11.