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 Cathy Scott, Councillor Musarrat Khan and Councillor Will Simpson.

To approve the Minutes of the Meetings of the Cabinet held on 21 December 2022 and 17 January 2023.

Approved as a correct record.

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

No interests were declared.

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.

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.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11(5), the period allowed for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

No questions were asked.

Cabinet will receive any questions from Elected Members.

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

Cabinet received oral questions under Executive Procedure Rule 2.3.

To consider the admission arrangement for 2024/25.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Sharon Oldfield, Pupil Admissions Manager

RESOLVED –

1)    That the Kirklees co-ordinated admission schemes for 2024/25 including in year admissions as outlined in Appendix 2, be approved.

2)    That the admission arrangements for Kirklees community and voluntary controlled schools as set out at Appendix 1C be approved.

3)    That approval be given to amend the PAN’s for each community and voluntary controlled school as outlined in Appendix 1D to include (i) Westmoor Primary School PAN to increase from 45 to 60 in 2024/25, (ii) Oak CE (VC) Primary School PAN to decrease from 120 to 60 in 2524/25, (iii) Netherhall St James C of E (VC) I & N Schools PAN to decrease from 90 to 55 in 2024/25 and (iv) Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School PAN to decrease from 90 to 75 in 2024/25.

4)    That approval be given to amend the admission limits for community and voluntary controlled schools as noted in Appendix 1D to include (i) St John’s CE (C) Primary School’s admission limit be 30 from 1 March 2023 for year groups 1 to 6, (ii) Westmoor Primary School’s admission limit be 60 from 1 March 2023 for year groups 1 to 6 and (iii) and Oak CE (VC) Primary’s admission limit be 60 from 1 March 2023 for year groups 1 to 6.