Agenda and decisions

Economy and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 14th November 2019 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Town Hall, Huddersfield. View directions

Contact: Sheila Dykes  Email: sheila.dykes@kirklees.gov.uk

Media

Items
No. Item

1.

Membership of the Committee/Apologies

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

2.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 220 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10th October 2019 as a correct record.

 

Decision:

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 10 October 2019 be agreed as a correct record.

3.

Interests pdf icon PDF 83 KB

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

Decision:

There were no declarations of interest.

4.

Admission of the Public

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

Decision:

All items were considered in public session.

5.

Deputations/Petitions

The Panel 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.

Decision:

No Deputations/Petitions were received.

6.

Tenant Involvement and Engagement pdf icon PDF 196 KB

The report will update the Scrutiny Panel in relation to the implementation of ‘Get Involved’, Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing’s Tenant Involvement Strategy.

 

Contact Officer: Michelle Anderson-Dore, Head of Partnerships

Tel: 07815 495324

 

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

 

1.    That Michelle Anderson-Dore be thanked for her attendance.

 

2.    That a further update on the implementation of the Tenant Involvement Strategy be submitted to a future meeting of this Panel.

8.

Playable Spaces Strategy pdf icon PDF 330 KB

The report will provide an overview and update in relation to the Playable Spaces programme.

 

Contact Officer: Rob Dalby – Greenspace Operational Manager

Tel: 01484 221000

Decision:

 

1.    That this Panel supports the proposal for consultations with a wide range of stakeholders on the Playable Space Strategy in advance of the local elections 2020.

 

2.    That the Panel acknowledges the vital role of ward members in contributing to the consultation to develop play opportunities to meet children’s needs

7.

Work Programme 2019/20 pdf icon PDF 342 KB

The Panel will consider its Work Programme for 2019/20.

Decision:

 

1.    That the Panels Work Programme and forthcoming items/activities be noted.

 

2.    That Councillor Uppal request, through the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee, for the final report of the cross party group set up to examine the Council’s relationship with Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing , to be submitted to this Panel.