Agenda and decisions

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

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.

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 on the item or participating in a vote upon the item, or any other interests.

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.

Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, Members of the Public may submit written questions to the Leader and/or Cabinet Members. Any questions should be emailed to executive.governance@kirklees.gov.uk no later than 10am on 15 February 2021.  

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11(5), the period allowed for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes. A maximum of 4 questions per person may be submitted.

Cabinet will receive any questions from Elected Members (via remote access).

In accordance with Executive Procedure Rule 2.3 (2.3.1.6) a period of up to 30 minutes will be allocated.

To (i) consider accepting the offer of grant funding from the BEIS Heat Networks Delivery Unit and agree corresponding capital match funding and (ii) give approval to commence a procurement exercise to engage a consultant to commence the delivery of the next feasibility stage.

Wards affected: Dalton, Newsome

Contact: John Atkinson, Energy and Climate Change

1)    That the positive results of the 2018 feasibility study be noted.

2)    That approval be given to (i) accepting grant funding for the project from the BEIS Heat Network Delivery Unit (£309, 265) and (ii) corresponding capital match funding (£152,325) for the DPD stage of feasibility, as identified within the Capital Plan, in order to allow the heat network feasibility process to be completed and produce and outline business case.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Environment and Climate Change) to immediately undertake procurement of consultants for the future delivery of the detailed project development stage of a Huddersfield District Heat and Energy Network.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Environment and Climate Change) to deliver the actions as set out above, and apply any minor alterations in order to ensure that the project is delivered up to outline business case completion.

5)    That a further update be submitted to Cabinet following the completion of the DPD stage, presenting the completed findings of the feasibility process and the outline business case for consideration.

To consider the Community Asset Transfer of Honley Library.

Wards affected: Holme Valley North

Contact: Mark Varley, Asset Strategy

1)    That approval be given to the freehold transfer by the Council of Honley Library to Holme Valley Parish Council for nil consideration, with the transfer including a covenant that the building is to be used for community use (including library use) with an exception of up to 30% of permitted commercial use in line with the Community Asset Transfer Policy and previous asset transfers.

2)    That the transfer to Holme Valley Parish Council be subject to the Parish Council entering into (i) a hosting Agreement with the Council to enable the Council’s Library Service to use Honley Library for the provision of a library service and (ii) a polling station agreement which gives the Council the right to use Honley Library for electoral services.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Economy and Skills) to negotiate and finalise the Heads of Terms for the freehold transfer of Honley Library to Holme Valley Parish Council and associated hosting agreement and polling station agreement.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) to enter into and execute all necessary documentation in connection with the freehold transfer of Honley Library to Holme Valley Parish Council and the supporting hosting agreement and polling station agreement.

To consider admission arrangements for all Kirklees Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools for 2022/2023.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Martin Wilby, Education Places and Access

That approval be given to (i) Kirklees co-ordinated admission schemes for 2022/2023, as set out at Appendix 2 (ii) admission arrangements for Kirklees Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools, as set out at Appendix 1c without changes to oversubscription criteria and (iii) published admission numbers for the schools as set out at Appendix 1d, including changes to Netherhall Learning Campus High School and Moldgreen Primary School.

To consider proposals to (i) commence consultation with tenants at Berry Brow and Buxton House to address the fire safety issues and (ii) commence consultation with tenants at Harold Wilson Court advising of the intention to undertake major fire safety improvements.

Wards affected: Dalton, Newsome

Contact: Asad Bhatti, Asset Management

1)    That approval be given to the undertaking of consultation with tenants and residents on the future options for the Council’s high rise housing blocks to address fire safety concerns.

2)    That approval be given to the on-going Waking Watch costs to the HRA at Berry Brow and Buxton House.

To consider a proposal to establish a Local Authority backed private sector energy improvement scheme and to allocate £1m to offer financial support to homeowners and landlords of PRS.

Wards affected: Greenhead, Newsome, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dewsbury West

Contact: Asad Bhatti, Asset Management

That approval be given to the establishment of a Local Authority backed private sector energy improvement scheme and the creation of a £1m fund, initially, to offer financial support through Home Appreciation Loans for qualifying households.

To consider the objections received as a result of advertising the Council’s intention to dispose of open space near Deighton Station and Calder Road in Ravensthorpe.

Wards affected: Ashbrow, Dewsbury West

Contact: Tim Lawrence, Transport Strategy

1)      That the objections received as a result of advertising the Council’s intention to dispose of open space near Deighton Station, and Calder Road in Ravensthorpe, be overruled.

2)    That the disposal of identified open space at Deighton be approved.

3)    That the disposal of identified open space at Ravensthorpe be approved subject to Officers of the Council being satisfied that due legal process in relation to the proposed disposal has been correctly followed.

To consider the allocation of £140,000 funding from the Place Partnership mental health themed budget to deliver the WEvolve Community Support Programme in the Huddersfield North and Central Place Partnerships. 

Wards affected: Almondbury, Ashbrow, Crosland Moor and Netherton, Dalton, Greenhead and Newsome

Contact: Cheryl Reid/Claire Howe, Active Citizens and Places

1)    That approval be given to funding of £140,000 from the Place Partnership mental health budget for the Kirklees Mental Health WEvolve Community Support Programme.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Democracy Manager (Active Citizens and Places) in consultation with (i) the Cabinet Member (Housing and Democracy) and (ii) Lead Members for Huddersfield North and Huddersfield Central Place Partnerships to finalise the details of how proposals for funding will be determined.

To consider granting approval for the Council to receive and act as accountable body for a European Social Fund grant of £937,185 to deliver the Works Better 15-25 Positive Minds project.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Chris Duffill, Business and Skills

1)    That approval be given to the delivery of the Works Better 15-25 Positive Minds project.

2)    That approval be given to accepting external European Social Funding of £937,185 for the project and for the Council to act as the accountable body in relation to the grant.

3)    That Cabinet receive regular progress reports as to the delivery of the project.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Growth and Regeneration) and the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) to finalise and execute all necessary legal agreements with the Department for work and Pensions, and project delivery partners.

5)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Growth and Regeneration) and the Service Director (Finance) to submit grant claims and undertake related project monitoring and reporting.