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 Councillors Ahmed and Khan.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.

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.

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 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 Members with an overview of the Council’s corporate performance at the end of Quarter (2) 2017/18. 

Wards: Not applicable

Officer: Nick McMillan & Sue Grigg

That the Quarter 2 2017/2018 Corporate Performance Report be noted.

A report seeking approval to update the council’s Local Development Scheme (LDS) which is the timetable for producing the planning documents that will make up the Local Plan and supplementary policy/guidance.

Wards: All

Officer: Richard Hollinson

That the revised Local Development Scheme be approved.

A report providing an update on progress of the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund Scheme Update.

Wards: All

Officer: Keith Bloomfield

That the content of the report be noted, in particular (i) the progress made on scheme development to date and the upcoming programme milestones (ii) the intention and reasons for employing a ‘twin track’ approach to land assembly, that any decisions regarding compulsory purchase would only be used as a last resort to secure the assembly of all the land needed for the implementation of a scheme, and that if a compulsory purchase is required a scheme specific report will be submitted to Cabinet prior to commencing any statutory processes  (iii) the intention to write to all affected owners and occupiers of property/land in relation to the Halifax-Huddersfield A629 corridor Phase 5 scheme in order commence land negotiations (iv) in regards to Longroyd Bridge, the requirement to demolish no.s 1-7 Longroyd Lane subject to key stakeholder engagement which would include Historic England and putting in place the necessary consents and (v) the development of a consultation strategy and launch of an information website.

A report on the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and to seek approval of the adoption of an amended Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Policy and Guidance document.

Wards: All

Officer: Sam Lawton

(1)  That the actions being taken to implement the recommendations of the Office of the Surveillance Commissioners be noted.

(2)  That approval be given to the adoption of the revised RIPA Policy and Guidance document as set out at Appendix 1 of the considered report.

(3)  That Cabinet shall continue to exercise executive powers relating to RIPA, receive annual reports regarding its operation and consider any policy changes that may be required.

(4)  That it be requested that Corporate Governance and Audit Committee receive regular updates and monitor the Council’s use of RIPA.

(5)  That, pursuant to (4) above, the terms of reference of Corporate Governance and Audit Committee be amended to reflect that the Committee will receive regular updates on RIPA, and monitor its use.

(6)  That it be noted that a further authorising officer will be required to be nominated and named within the RIPA Policy.

(7)  That authority be delegated to the Senior Responsible Officer to appoint a further authorising officer, arrange appropriate training, and add their name to the policy once training is completed.