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 8 March 2022 and 5 April 2022.

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 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.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11(5), the period allowed for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Cabinet will receive any questions from Elected Members.

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 appointed by the Leader of the Council under Articles 7.2.4 and  7.3.4 of the Council’s Constitution, be noted

To consider capital investment of £1.381m to switch 3,500 analogue Carephone units to digital units.

Wards affected: All

Contact: David MacDonald, Head of Service Adult Social Care Operations South

RESOLVED -

1)    That the proposed capital investment of £1.381m to be funded from within the Adults Service existing capital programme, to enable the timely delivery of the digital switchover by December 2023, be approved.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Adults and Health to enter into and execute a contract with the chosen suppliers of the digital replacement of analogue Carephones in order to provide continuity of service for Carephone users.

To consider the signing of the non-legally binding Kirklees Health and Care Partnership Collaboration Agreement.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Phil Longworth Senior Manager – Integrated Support

RESOLVED - That approval be given to Richard Parry, Strategic Director for Adults and Health, to sign the Collaboration Agreement on behalf of the Council.

To consider capital expenditure of £900k pa to support the delivery of the Technology Strategy and the ongoing refresh of technology across the council.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Terence Hudson, Head of Technology

RESOLVED –

1)    That the five year capital plan of £900k per annum, covered by prudential borrowing, be approved.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Head of Technology to make relevant decisions and actions in accordance with the council’s financial procedure rules, for the 5 year life of the capital plan.