Agenda, decisions and minutes

This is where councillors who are attending as substitutes will say for who they are attending.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Graham Turner sent apologies. In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 38 (5) Councillor Nosheen Dad was appointed to Chair the meeting.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Graham Turner sent apologies. In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 38 (5) Councillor Nosheen Dad was appointed to Chair the meeting.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet Committee – Local Issues held on 22 January 2025, 19 February 2025, 15 April 2025.

That the Minutes of the previous meetings be approved as a correct record.

That the Minutes of the previous meetings 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.

No interests were declared.

No interests were declared.

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                            It was noted that all items would be considered in public session.

It was noted that all items would be considered in public session.

The Committee 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.

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No deputations or petitions were received.

No deputations or petitions were received.

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.

No questions were asked.

No questions were asked.

To receive questions from Councillors.

No questions were asked.

No questions were asked.

The Committee will consider objections recived to Traffic Regulation Orders associated with A638 Dewsbury - Cleckheaton Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme.

Contacts:

Jason Jones - Principal Engineer, Highways Major Design
Armin Alisic – Project Manager, Kirklees Major Projects

That the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders associated with A638 Dewsbury - Cleckheaton Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme be overruled and that the TRO’s be made and implemented as advertised.

The Committee considered the objections received to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders associated with A638 Dewsbury – Cleckheaton Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme.

The report was presented by Armin Alisic, Project Officer and Jason Jones, Principal Engineer who gave an overview of the consultation and design process . It was advised that the routes affected by the TRO proposals (as set out in the report) formed part of the A638 corridor, a key strategic route extending from Oakenshaw to Dewsbury via Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike. The scheme was part of the wider Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) programme and aimed to support a shift towards sustainable transport by prioritising bus services and improving active travel infrastructure along strategic corridors.

The overall scheme was subject to a number of public engagement events during its concept and design stages over the past 4 years, resulting in the approved detail design which was approved at Cabinet September 2024. Public engagement events included all relevant Ward Councillors.

Following a number of rounds of consultation, scheme amendments and modifications, the final proposals were approved, and the required traffic regulation orders to support these proposals were formally advertised from 20 February 2025 to 13 March 2025. During that time 141 objections were received.

Under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Cabinet Committee – Local Issues received representations from, Jean Tottie , Michael Brown, Mohammed Said, Lindsey Sutherland, Katie Dingle, Rosie Watson and Martin Preistley,

Under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 36(1), Cabinet received representations from Councillors Andrew Pinnock and Councillor Lawson.

Officers responded to the representations made and the Committee noted that the recommended Options were 1a, 2a and 3a as set out in the report.

The Committee thanked all those who attended for providing their views and comments but highlighted it was important to note that the Committee was considering the advertised TRO’s only and could not overturn decisions already made relating to concerns around construction , disruption and biodiversity. Issues relating to increased congestion as a result of introducing the bus lane were acknowledged but the Committee did not feel that the bus lane would exacerbate this. The importance of considering future bus provision not just the existing infrastructure was also highlighted. Having considered all the information presented verbally and in writing, the Committee agreed that;

RESOLVED: That the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders associated with A638 Dewsbury - Cleckheaton Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme be overruled and that the TRO’s be made and implemented as advertised.