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 Councillors Khan and Turner.

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 October 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

To consider the Kirklees Climate Change Action Plan.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Shaun Berry - Operations Manager Air Quality, Energy, Climate Change

1)    That the Climate Change Action Plan, as set out at Appendix A, be endorsed and submitted to the meeting of Council on 7 December 2022 with a recommendation of approval.

2)    That, pursuant to (1) above, authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Environment and Climate Change) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture and Greener Kirklees to (i) progress the steps as set out in the Action Plan, specifically those as set out at para. 8.2 of the report (ii) make any minor alterations to the Action Plan and the next stages of action planning (iii) procure external support in the delivery of the next stages of action planning where required and (iv) apply for and accept external funding in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules for the delivery of actions within the Climate Change Action Plan.

To consider support for households in 2022/23 and 2023/24 in accordance with funding and associated guidance issued by the West Yorkshire Mayor.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Julian Hobson - Acting Head of Service, Welfare and Exchequer Services

1)    That approval be given to the funding, as provided in accordance with the West Yorkshire Mayor’s Cost of Living Emergency Fund, and that it continues to work with One Community Foundation Ltd and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to establish the mechanism by which that fund is distributed to those organisations in the VCSE sector that are best placed to deliver against the outcomes the Mayor wishes to establish, and that those parts of Financial Procedure Rules, Section 22, as apply shall apply to this fund.

2)    That approval be given to the sum of £357,000 (in relation to the period 31/3/2023) to be awarded to the VCSE sector through One Community Foundation Ltd to supplement the Mayor’s emergency funding and meet the requirements of the Household Support Fund as set out in Guidance issued by the Secretary of State, and in accordance with the decision made by Cabinet on 11 October 2022.

3)    That the Cost of Living Action Plan, as appended to the report, be noted.

To consider the draft Procurement Strategy.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Jane Lockwood - Head of Procurement

To receive information on financial monitoring for General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Capital Plan, as at Quarter 2 (month 6), 2022/23.

Wards affected: All

Contact: James Anderson – Head of Accountancy

1)    That, in regards to the General Fund, (i) the forecast revenue outturn position at Quarter 2 be noted (ii) the forecast year end position on corporate reserves and balances at Quarter 2 be noted (iii) the regular monitoring and review of corporate reserves in 2022/2023 reported to Cabinet as part of the quarterly financial monitoring cycle be noted (iv) approval of the proposed temporary operational measures as set out in paras. 3.7.9 to 3.7.10 be delegated to the relevant Strategic Director in conjunction with the relevant Cabinet Member, having taken account of relevant powers, duties and obligation to consult/engage (v) it be noted and agreed that if a decision is made in relation to fees and charges which amends a previous Cabinet decision (para. 3.7.12 refers) that such a decision will have the effect of changing any previous decision (vi) the award of a four year electricity contract to EDF Energy under the CCS Framework agreement to commence 1 April 2023 (para. 1.2.16 refers) be noted and (vii) it be noted that the Council will continue to work collaboratively with KAL to support KAL’s financial sustainability over the medium term.

2)    That the forecast position on the Collection Fund as at Quarter 2 be noted.

3)    That the Quarter 2 Housing Revenue Account position and forecast year-end reserves position be noted.

4)    That, in regards to Capital, (i) the Quarter 2 forecast capital monitoring position for 2022/2023 be noted and (ii) approval be given to the reprofiling of the 2022/2023 capital plan as set out at Appendix 5.