Agenda and decisions

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

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Turner.

To approve the Minutes of the meetings of the Cabinet held on the 10 September 2019

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 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.

No deputations or petitions were received.

The Cabinet will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.

To receive questions from Councillors.

Cabinet received questions from (a) Councillor Lawson in regards to the return of confiscated recycling bins to residents and (b) Councillor Bolt in regards to (i) the benefits of enterprise zones for Kirklees and (ii) the implementation of decision making in regards to environmental impact assessments and climate emergency.

Councillor Walker responded to (a). Councillors Pandor and McBride responded to (b).

This report is to provide Cabinet Members with an overview of the Council’s corporate performance at the end of Quarter (1) 2019/20.  

Ward: N/A

Portfolio: Corporate

Contact: Nick McMillan, Directorate Performance Lead Officer, Tel 01484 221000

That the Corporate Performance Report (Q2) be received and noted.

To outline proposed changes to the Council’s Equality Impact Assessment process to move to an Integrated Impact Assessment, incorporate additional diversity characteristics, such as low income and an Environmental Impact Assessment.  Supporting these changes will be the application of our core principles of People, Partners and Place.

Ward: All

Portfolio: Leader, Cllr Pandor

Contact: David Bundy, Corporate Policy Officer and Jonathan Nunn, Strategy and Policy Officer Tel: 01484 221000

That approval be given to implementing organisational change in order to enable an Integrated Impact Assessment.

To approve the amendments to the Playable Spaces Strategy

Ward: All

Portfolio: Culture and Environment

Contact: Rob Dalby, Greenspace Operational Manager, Tel: 01484 221000

That the revised Playable Spaces Strategy be approved.

The publication of a Highway Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document is identified in the Local Development Scheme of the Local Development Framework which came into operation in December 2017.

The Highway Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document has been the subject of public consultation and it has now reached the stage where approval is being sought for adoption.

Ward: All

Portfolio: Regeneration

Contact: Steve Sampson, Group Engineer and Steve Wright, Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader, Tel: 01484 221000

That approval be given for the adoption of the Highway Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document and that officers be delegated authority to consider the suggested modifications presented at the meeting for inclusion within the document.

This report sets out changes in the Department for Transport’s approach to Street Works and seeks cabinet approval to modify the existing permit scheme in order to adopt an all streets permit scheme.

Ward: All

Portfolio: Culture and Environment

Contact: Kathryn Broadbent, Operational Manager, Tel: 01484 221000

(1)  That approval be given to the implementation and operation of the permit all streets scheme.

(2)  That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure), in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio Holder, to implement the fee structure in compliance with the statutory guidance for highway authority permit schemes.

(3)  That the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) be authorised to prepare the Local Order and execute and affix the Corporate Common seal of the Council. 

To gain approval for detail design and realisation by 2021

Ward:  Newsome

Portfolio: Regeneration, Greener Kirklees, Culture and Environment

Contact: Will Acornley, Head of Operational Services, Elizabeth Twitchett, Operational Manager and Emma Mills Landscape Architect Manager Tel: 01484 221000

That approval be given to £5.25m capital funding to enable improvements to New Street and Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield.

TodeterminetheCabinet’s approachtotheannual updateofthe Council’sMedium TermFinancial Plan(MTFP).This is reportedto full Councileachyear,and setsa framework for thedevelopmentof draft spendingplans forfuture years byofficers andCabinet

Ward: All

Portfolio: Corporate

Contact: Eamonn Croston, Service Director, Finance, James Anderson, Head of Service, Accountancy and Sarah Hill, Finance Manager, Finance Tel: 01484 221000

(1)  That the funding and spend assumptions informing the updated budget forecasts, as set out in section 2 of the considered report, be noted.

(2)  That the current and forecast earmarked reserves and general balances, as set out at Appendix B, be noted.

(3)  That the existing 2019-2024 capital budget plans rolled forward, as set out at Appendix D, be noted.

(4)  That the corporate budget timetable and approach, as set out at Appendix F, be noted.

(5)  That the report be submitted to Council on 16 October 2019 with a recommendation;

(i)            That approval be given to the updated baseline general fund revenue and Housing Revenue Account budget spending control totals over the 2020 - 2023 period, as set out at Appendix A (general fund) and Appendix C (HRA) of the considered report.

(ii)          That approval be given to the budget planning framework, as set out in the considered report.

(iii)         That approval be given to the budget consultation approach and timetable, as set out within the considered report.