Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting/s of the Cabinet held on 6 September 2023.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 6 September 2023 be approved as a correct record.

Members will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have any disclosable pecuniary interests or any other interests, which may prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items.

Most agenda items take place in public. This only changes where there is a need to consider exempt information, as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. You will be informed at this point which items are to be recommended for exclusion and to be resolved by the Committee.

The Cabinet will receive any petitions and/or 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 submit a petition at the meeting relating to a matter on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation in writing, at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting.

Cabinet received a deputation from Georgina Bottomley, on behalf of Unison, which raised concerns regarding the possible closures of three leisure centres, and the consequential impact upon communities, service users and potential job loses, and requested that councillors take back control of leisure services in Kirklees.

A response was provided by the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health (Councillor Ramsay).

To receive any public questions.

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

Any questions must be submitted in writing at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting.

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 in accordance with Executive Procedure Rule 2.3 (2.3.1.6).

To note the appointment of Cabinet Members and Portfolio allocations, in accordance with Articles 7.3 and 7.5.5.5 of the constitution.

To consider a consultation in relation to future leisure centre offer provided by Kirklees Active Leisure.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Rebecca Strutt, Programme Manager, Transformation Team.

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given for a consultation to commence in order to inform subsequent decision making.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Adults & Health, in consultation with the S151 Officer and relevant Cabinet members, to accept and use funding from Sport England, if awarded.

To consider assets and interests across the Council’s estate.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Daniel McDermott Strategic Manager – Assets & Estates

RESOLVED –

1)    That Cleckheaton Town Hall be mothballed to allow for a detailed assessment of the building.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Adults and Health, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Regeneration, to finalise plans for a non-statutory consultation relating to the library proposals in Batley including methodology and timescales.

3)    That subject to the outcome of the consultation and any subsequent decision to move the library into the Batley Town Hall, Batley Library building be declared as surplus to organisation requirements and be prepared for disposal.

4)    That pursuant to (3) above, the decision taken by Cabinet in November 2021 to demolish the Walsh building be revoked, given the buildings key position in supporting the delivery of services within Dewsbury.

5)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Adults and Health, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Regeneration, to finalise plans for non-statutory consultation regarding the library proposals in Dewsbury including methodology and timescales.

6)    That subject to the outcome of the consultation and any subsequent decision regarding the library, it be moved into the Walsh building.

To consider a consultation to close Castle Grange and Claremont House residential care homes.

Wards affected: Heckmondwike, Newsome

Contact: Saf Bhuta, Head of In-House Provision, Adult Services

RESOLVED –

1)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director Learning Disability and Mental Health to agree the scope and terms and enter into a 12 week consultation relating to the proposed closure of Castle Grange and Claremont House dementia residential care homes.

2)    That all further admissions to the establishments be ceased, until the formal consultation process is complete, and a decision has been made on the proposals following consultation.

3)    That the outcome of the consultation and proposed decision be considered at the meeting of Cabinet in January 2024.

To consider a formal consultation to review council in-house supported living.

Wards Affected: Heckmondwike, Mirfield and Cleckheaton

Contact: Saf Bhuta, Head of In-House Provision – Adult Services

RESOLVED –

1)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Adults and Health, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to design a enter into a formal 12-week consultation process relating to supported living care and support services.

2)    That the outcome of the consultation be considered at a future meeting for a decision on implementing potential service changes as outlined at paragraph 2.4 and 2.5 of the considered report.

To consider a consultation on the redesign and reconfiguration of the short breaks, respite, and support services.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Dr Kieran Lord, Service Director – Resources, Improvement and Partnerships

RESOLVED –

1)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Childrens Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, to finalise plans for, and enter into, a six week consultation relating to the redesign and reconfiguration of the short breaks, respite and support services for disabled children, young people and their families.

2)    That the outcome of the consultation be considered at a future meeting of Cabinet for decision.

To consider an update in relation to tenant safety in council housing.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Hannah Elliott, Head of Assets and Development

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To receive an update on the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

Wards affected: all

Contact: David Stickley, Senior Legal Officer

RESOLVED – That the updated RIPA policy be approved.