Agenda and decisions

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

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

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 Cabinet 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 Cabinet will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.

To receive questions from Councillors.

No questions were asked.

To seek approval to develop a scheme for the improvement of shop fronts, the creation of viable new uses within the upper floors of the buildings through grant aid and to consider enforcement measures to facilitate the same objectives within Dewsbury town centre.

Ward: Dewsbury East

Portfolio: Portfolio Holder for Regeneration

Contact: Peter Thompson, Economic Resilience Project Manager, Tel: 01484 221000

Resolved:-

1.    That resources of £1.25m be approved to support the establishment and operation of a grant scheme as generally described in the report.

2.    Approved that the funds to be taken from the capital plan allocation for Dewsbury Town centre in the approved Capital Plan 2019-22. 

3.    That the Strategic Director for Economy and Infrastructure be authorised to set up and implement a grant scheme, as described in the report, for the award of third party grants to owners of properties for the purposes of the improving shop fronts and/or for the purposes of securing sustainable uses of empty property, where appropriate.

4.    That the Strategic Director for Economy and Infrastructure be authorised to enter into discussions with Future High Street Fund, the National Lottery Grants for Heritage Fund, Architectural Heritage Fund and Historic England to secure possible funding for the scheme and in consultation  with the Lead Portfolio Holder for the Economy accept any grant offers.

To provide Cabinet with a further update on the development of the new Kirklees Domestic Abuse Strategy 2019-21 in order to seek final sign off by members and approval for plans for a formal launch.

Ward: All

Portfolio: Communities & Health and Social Care

Contact:  Saf Bhuta, Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality and Alexia Gray, Service Manager for Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Partnerships Tel: 01484 221000

Cabinet:-

1.    Noted the progress of work undertaken to develop the new strategy;

2.    Approved the strategy and the planned launch; and

3.    Approved the proposed funding allocation as part of the review of infrastructure and commissioning arrangements.