Agenda and decisions

To receive any announcements from the Mayor and Chief Executive.

The Mayor advised Council that he would be participating in the Great North Run on 10 September 2023 in support of the Mayor’s charties and would welcome any sponsorship for the event.

The Mayor conveyed best wishes to the England Women’s Football Team in advance of their participation in the FIFA World Cup Final on 20 August 2023.

Group Business Managers to submit any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Addy, Amin, Crook, Dad, D Firth, D Hall, Homewood, Kendrick, Lees-Hamilton, Holmes, Munro, McGrath, McKerchar, McLoughlin, O’Donovan, Pattison, A Pinnock, K Pinnock, Scott, Sheard, Simpson, R Smith, Stephen, Turner and A Zaman.

Members will be asked to advise if (i) there are any items on the Agenda upon which they have been lobbied and/or (ii) if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have a Disposable Pecuniary Interest which would prevent them from participating in any discussion or vote on an item, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

To consider the report.

Contact: Michelle Moss, Human Resources

RESOLVED – That Stephen James Mawson be appointed as Kirklees Council’s Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service and appointed Electoral Registration Officer and (Acting) (Local) Returning Officer for elections with effect from 1 October 2023.