Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any notifications of any apologies for absence or substitute members.  In accordance with Part 3.4 of the Constitution, all Members of the Cabinet constitute a Panel of Substitute Members to replace any Member of a Cabinet Committee at any meeting, as required.

Apologies for absence have been received on behalf of Councillor Crook.

Councillor Kendrick substituted for Councillor Crook under the provision of Part 3.4 of the Constitution.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet Committee – Local Issues held on 22 March 2024.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 March 2024 be approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 March 2024 be 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, or any other interests, which may prevent them from participating in the discussion or vote on any of the items.

No interests were declared.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether the Committee 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 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.

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.

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.

The Committee 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.

No questions were asked.

To consider an objection in relation to the proposed reduction in the length of existing school keep clear markings on Kitson Hill Road.

Contact: Karen North, Highways and Streetscene

RESOLVED – That the objection to proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘Amendment Order No 10 of 2024’ at Kitson Hill, Mirfield, be overruled and that the Order be implemented as advertised.

The Committee gave consideration to a report which set out details of an objection that had been received to proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘Amendment Order No 10 of 2024’ at Kitson Hill, Mirfield.

The report that Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, met the criteria for the introduction of a pedestrian crossing facility, located between the school and artificial pitches on the opposite side of the road, and had been subject to notice during the period 1 to 29 August 2024, when no formal comments were received. The notices, which were advertised on-street and in the press, were attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

The Committee were advised that as there were existing ‘keep clear’ markings at the proposed location of the zebra crossing, as illustrated at Appendix 2, it would be necessary to reduce the length of the markings in order to accommodate the crossing. The Traffic Regulation Order to revoke the restrictions was advertised between 15 August and 5 September 2024 and a formal objection was received from ward member, Councillor Bolt.

The report indicated that, whilst Councillor Bolt was supportive of the road safety measures, he requested the delivery of a more holistic approach which would help to resolve term time parking and traffic issues. It was noted that the Council was aware of the wider problems associated with school traffic in the area and that a solution was actively trying to be sought.

The Committee were sympathetic to the issues raised by Councillor Bolt but were supportive of the proposal to install a zebra crossing facility. It was therefore determined that the objection be overruled.

RESOLVED – That the objection to proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘Amendment Order No 10 of 2024’ at Kitson Hill, Mirfield, be overruled and that the Order be implemented as advertised.