Agenda and decisions

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

All Cabinet Members were present

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15 and 28 November 2016.

Approved 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.

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 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.

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 questions were asked.

A report providing an overview of the Council’s Corporate Performance at the end of quarter 2, 2016/17. 

Officer: Sue Grigg: 01484 221000

That the Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Report 2016/2017 be received and noted.

A report seeking approval of the arrangements for the new Regional Adoption Agency.

Officer: Lorraine Wood

That the arrangements for the new Regional Adoption Agency be endorsed and, subject to the agreement of partner authorities agreeing to the recommendations, approve;

(i)            that with effect from 10 January 2017, all adoption functions be delegated to the Joint Committee as detailed in appendix a of the considered report

(ii)          that the Cabinet Member – Family Support and Child Protection shall represent Kirklees on the Joint Committee (or a substitute member, if appropriate)

(iii)         that the principles of the partnership agreement, as detailed in appendix b of the considered report, and the process for budget setting, be noted, and that the Director of Children and Young People be authorised to agree the Agency funding formula and terms of the partnership agreement

(iv)         that the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Monitoring, be authorised to sign and seal and enter on behalf of the Council into documentation, including but not limited to, the partnership agreement, including documents arising out of support for special guardians and to update the Council’s Constitution as appropriate

(v)          that it be noted that the proposed transfer of staff via TUPE from 1 April 2017 into the employment of Leeds City Council to work within ONE Adoption

(vi)         that the Director of Children and Young People’s Services be authorised to extend the breadth of delegation relating to support for special guardians, following agreement by the Joint Committee as the project develops and

(vii)        that the Director of Children and Young People’s Services be authorised to progress with other local authorities in order to implement ONE Adoption.

A report seeking approval for revisions to existing and introduction of new fees and charges for services provided by Place Directorate.

Officer: Neal Fearns: 01484 221000

That the increased fees and charges, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the considered report, be approved with immediate effect, with the exception of the charges relating to Building Control which shall be implemented with effect from 1 January 2017.

A report seeking consideration of the developing requirements for Asset Management.

Officers: Martin Bowler: 01484 221000

That approval be given to the preparation of a programme of works to reflect Asset Management principles and maximise grant funding to contribute to and compliment the Council’s Corporate Plan, and the Council priorities of early intervention and economic resilience.

A report seeking approval of the West Yorkshire Low Emissions Strategy 2016 to 2021.

Officer: Wendy Blakeley: 01484 221000

That Option 1 as detailed in the considered report be approved, thereby adopting the West Yorkshire Low Emissions Strategy 2016 to 2021 as the Council’s strategic approach to improving air quality in Kirklees and across West Yorkshire.

A report seeking approval of the Policy and Operational Plan to implement a new approach to support communities during flood events.

Officer: Tom Ghee

That the Flood Response Policy and Flooding Operational Plan be approved.

A report seeking support for the transition towards the Integrated Wellbeing model.

Officer: Tony Cooke: 01484 221000

That the transition towards a Kirklees Wellbeing Integrated Model, including not renewing the current contract for the Kirklees Smoke-free service, and designing a primary care based approach to commence on 1 April 2017, be approved.

A report outlining information relating to the demands on Learning Disability Services and seeking approval of management actions to be taken

Officer: Richard Parry

1.    That the Quarter 2 2016-2017 Corporate Monitoring (Learning Disability Services) report be received and noted.

2.    That the action as set out within the considered report be endorsed and

                      i.        it be noted that a report will be submitted to a future meeting providing further detail on mitigating actions and their impacts and

                    ii.        the risk to the Medium Term Financial Plan arising from volume growth that cannot be met through the managements actions be noted.