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 Hill and Kendrick.

To approve the Minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 15 and 23 January 2018.

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.

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.

Cabinet received a deputation from Mr Ken Shaw with regards to highway safety matters at Waingate, Newsome.

A response was provided by the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Councillor Khan.

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 information on financial monitoring on general fund revenue, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Capital Plan, as at Quarter 3 (month 9), 2017-18

Ward: N/A

Officer: Eamonn Croston, Head of Finance & Accountancy and James Anderson, Senior Finance Manager Accountancy, Tel: 01484 221000

1) That the use of additional Better Care Funding monies in 2017-2018, as set out in the considered, be noted.

2) That the Quarter 3 forecast £3.3m revenue monitoring underspend.

3) That the forecast reduction in general fund reserves in-year at £24.3m and year end position at £65.8m.

4) That the overall favourable in-year financial performance on the Collection Fund be noted.

5) That the Quarter 3 forecast HRA surplus at £411k and forecast reserves position at year end at £55.4m be noted.

6) That approval be given to the transfer of Revenue contributions to Capital (RCCOs) totalling £125k, in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules 3.10 – 3.12. 

7) That the additional Homelessness Reduction Act: New Burdens Funding of £92k in 2017/18, £85k in 2018/19 and £105k in 2019/20 be noted.

A report providing an overview of the Council’s corporate performance at the end of Quarter (3) 2017/18.

Ward: N/A

Officer: Nick McMillian, Directorate Performance Lead and Sue Grigg, Directorate Performance Lead Tel: 01484 221000

That the Quarter 3 Corporate Performance Report.

A report presenting the results of this year’s consultation and seeks to determine admission arrangements for all Kirklees community and voluntary controlled schools for 2019/20.

Ward: All

Officer: Jo-Anne Sanders, Acting Service Director for Learning and Early Support

1)    That approval be given to the Kirklees Co-Ordinated Admission Schemes for 2019/20, including in-year admissions as set out at Appendix 2 to the considered report.

2)    That the admission arrangements for Kirklees Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, as detailed at Appendix 1 of the considered report, including the schedule of Published Admission Number, be approved.

A report setting out the proposal for the freehold transfer of land and buildings which currently makes up Slaithwaite Civic Hall, New Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5AB, to Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust.

Ward: Colne Valley

Officer: Joe Tingle, Strategic Lead-Assets and Capitaland Giles Chappell Strategic Assets Tel: 01484 221000

1)    That approval be given to the freehold transfer of Slaithwaite Civic Hall to the Trustees of Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust under the 2017 Community Asset Transfer Policy for nil consideration, and to include covenants for community use with the exception of up to 30% commercial use, as detailed at paragraph 2.9.3 of the considered report.

2)    That authorisation be given to a payment of £2,626 to Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust on completion of the transfer, being 15% of the average of the previous two years running costs in line with the 2017 Community Asset Transfer Policy.

3)    That approval be given to a match funding secured loan of £100,000, in accordance with the 2017 Community Asset Transfer Policy, to be repaid over a term of 20 years, and that the loan only be released when the Trust has demonstrated that match funding has been secured.

4)    That approval be given to the Service Director (Economy, Regeneration and Culture) negotiating and agreeing the terms of the transfer for Slaithwaite Civic Hall (including the extent of the land transferred) and the match funding loan agreement to Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust and the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) entering into and executing all documents necessary to effect the transfer and loan agreement.

A report to allow Cabinet consideration of any objections received to the proposed sale of land for affordable housing.

Cabinet will be asked to authorise the withdrawal of this report in accordance with paragraph 1.2 of the report due to no objections having been received following the statutory notice under S123 of the Local Government Act 1972. Subject to the agreement of Cabinet, the proposed disposal of the site will proceed as a matter dealt with under Delegated Powers for asset disposals as approved by Council on 23 March 2011.

Ward: Lindley

Officer: James Hinchcliffe, Economic Resilience Project Manager, Tel: 01484 221000

That the report be withdrawn, in accordance with paragraph 1.2 of the report, due to no objections having been received following the statutory notice under S123 of the Local Government Act 1972, and that the disposal of the site be dealt with under Delegated Powers for asset disposals, as approved by Council on 23 March 2011.

A report for Cabinet to consider the objection received as a result of advertising the council’s intention to dispose of public open space at North Road/Nevins Road Ravensthorpe.

Ward: Dewsbury West

Officer: Joe Tingle, Strategic Lead Assets and Capital Tel: 01484 221000

That approval be given to the disposal of public open space at North Road/Nevins Road, Ravensthorpe.

A report setting out findings from data collection and analysis and the non-statutory consultation to inform strategic planning for provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND)

Ward:  All

Officer: Mandy Cameron, Head of Service, Education Safeguarding and Inclusion, Learning and Early Support Tel: 01484 221000

1)    That the findings of the data collection and analysis, and non-statutory consultation, to inform the strategic planning of provision for children and young people with special educational need and disability be noted.

2)    That a further report be submitted to the meeting of Cabinet on 20 March 2018 setting out details of proposals to utilise the £1m capital funding allocation from the DfE.