Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the Meetings of the Cabinet held on 13 April 2021 and 1 June 2021.

Cabinet Members will be asked to advise if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion on the item or participating in a vote upon the item, or any other interests.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether Cabinet will consider any matters in private, by virtue of the reports containing information which falls within a category of exempt information as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

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.

Cabinet will hear any questions from the general public.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11(5), the period allowed for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes. A maximum of 4 questions per person may be asked. 

Cabinet will receive any questions from Elected Members (via remote access).

In accordance with Executive Procedure Rule 2.3 (2.3.1.6) a period of up to 30 minutes will be allocated.

To note the appointment of Cabinet Members and portfolio allocations, in accordance with Articles 7.2.4 and 7.3.4 of the Constitution.

Wards affected: N/A

Contact: Yolande Myers, Principal Governance Officer

RESOLVED -

That the Membership of Cabinet, as pointed by the Leader of the Council under Articles 7.2.4 and  7.3.4 of the Council’s Constitution, be noted.

To consider a report which summarises the challenges faced by the school systems during the pandemic and the impact seen on educational outcomes for learners.

Wards affected: all wards

Contact: Phil Mark – Head of Post-16, Progression and Partnerships

RESOLVED –

That the Annual Educational Quality and Standards report be noted.

To consider proposals for the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Spen Valley Greenway and Dewsbury Station Access projects.

Wards affected: - Golcar, Colne Valley, Dewsbury West, Dewsbury East, Liversedge and Gomersal, Cleckheaton.

Contact: Tim Lawrence - Transport Strategy and Policy Manager Major Projects Team, Economy and Skills

RESOLVED –

1)    That the Huddersfield Narrow Canal (HNC) project which is to be carried out by the Canal & River Trust be endorsed.

2)    That approval be given to enter into a grant agreement with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) for the carrying out of the HNC project.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Growth & Regeneration to negotiate and agree the terms of that grant agreement with WYCA.

4)    That approval be given to enter into a funding agreement with the Canal & River Trust for the carrying out of the HNC project.

5)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Growth & Regeneration to negotiate and agree the terms of that funding agreement with the Canal & River Trust.

6)    That authority be given to the Service Director Legal Governance & Commissioning to enter into and execute any grant agreement and funding agreement referred to in (2) and (4) above together with any ancillary documents.

To seek approval of several Supplementary Planning Documents and a Technical Advice Note and revoke superseded Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Steven Wright - Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader

RESOLVED –

1)    That the quality places Supplementary Planning Documents be adopted, and that approval be given to the Biodiversity Net Gain Technical Advice Note.

2)    That the related Supplementary Planning Guidance (‘Design Guidance for Local Distinctiveness: Erection of Domestic Extensions’ and ‘Householders Guide to Dormer and Other Roof Extensions’) be revoked and be replaced by the House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Growth & Regeneration to make any further minor modifications to the documents that relate exclusively to factual updates, grammatical and formatting corrections for the purposes of publishing the documents.

4)    That an impact assessment be carried out and the report be considered at a future meeting.

To seek approval of the Climate Change Guidance to support the planning applications process.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Steven Wright - Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to the ‘Planning Applications Climate Change Guidance’.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Growth & Regeneration to make any further minor modifications to the Climate Change Guidance that relates exclusively to factual updates, grammatical and formatting corrections for the purposes of publishing the Guidance.

To seek approval to carry out public consultation and make revised applications to WYCA in relation to Huddersfield Station Gateway and Trinity Street Access.

Wards affected: Newsome, Greenhead

Contact: Peter Steniulis – Economic Resilience Project Manager

RESOLVED –

1)    That the re-scoped Transforming Cities Fund project and the re-scoped and re-profiled West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund project for public consultation be endorsed.

2)    That approval be given to the re-profiled West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund project being entered into the Kirklees Capital Plan.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Growth & Regeneration to carry out public consultation and to develop and work up project options and designs.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Growth & Regeneration to submit business cases to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for funding from the Transforming Cities Fund and the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund.

5)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Growth & Regeneration to negotiate and agree the terms of any agreement with West Yorkshire Combined Authority for the purpose of providing development funding from Transforming Cities Fund and West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund.

To seek approval to proceed with the appointment of consultants and approval of the budget for the next steps.

Wards affected: Newsome

Contact: David Glover, Senior Responsible Officer, Cultural Heart

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to proceed with an accelerated programme so that the Cultural Heart master plan and Outline Business Case can be completed as soon as is practical.

2)    That approval is given to use Public Sector Body frameworks for all external appointments to achieve the acceleration and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration in liaison with the Service Director – Legal Governance and Commissioning and the Service Director – Finance to make all necessary appointments in compliance with the Contract Procedure Rules and the Financial Procedure Rules.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration in liaison with the Service Director – Legal Governance and Commissioning and the Service Director – Finance to appoint a Strategic Development Partner/Project Manager by direct award from the SCAPE, Place Shaping Framework in compliance with the Contract Procedure Rules and the Financial Procedure Rules.

4)    That approval be given to allocate the necessary Council staff and resources to support the programme and to note that in the absence of sufficient internal resources that additional resources will be sourced from existing / future framework agreements.

5)    That approval is given to the recommended stage break at Gateway 1 and the budget of £6.55m to deliver the Cultural Heart programme up to Gateway 2.

6)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration to deliver the programme to Gateway 2, subject to further Cabinet approval at the conclusion of Gateway 1.

To considers the acquisition of a Strategic Long Leasehold asset in line with the Huddersfield Town Centre Masterplan.

Wards affected: Newsome

Contact: Simon Taylor – Head of Town Centre Programmes

 RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to the strategic acquisition, as detailed in the red line boundary and in accordance with the details as set out within the exempt report at Agenda Item 18.

2)    That approval be given for the required capital funding from the Strategic Acquisitions Fund for Huddersfield Town Centre as identified in the Council’s Capital Plan.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director for Legal, Governance and Commissioning to enter into and execute any agreements or instruments relating to the acquisition.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director for Development o undertake the strategic and operational management, working with the Service Director for Legal, Governance and Commissioning, to agree relevant leases and management agreements as required.

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.

RESOLVED – That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following item of business, on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Schedule 12A of the Act.

(Exempt information in accordance with Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 namely it contains information relating to the financial and business affairs of a third party. It is considered that disclosure of the information would adversely affect a third party and therefore the public interest in maintaining the exemption, which would protect the rights of an individual or the council, outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information and providing greater openness in the Council’s decision making.)

To consider exempt information in relation to Agenda Item 14.

Cabinet gave consideration to the exempt information prior to the determination of Agenda Item 14 (Minute No. 22 refers).

(Exempt information in accordance with Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 namely it contains information relating to the financial and business affairs of a third party. It is considered that disclosure of the information would adversely affect a third party and therefore the public interest in maintaining the exemption, which would protect the rights of an individual or the council, outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information and providing greater openness in the Council’s decision making.)

 To consider exempt information in relation to Agenda Item 15.

Cabinet gave consideration to the exempt information prior to the determination of Agenda Item 15 (Minute No. 23 refers).