Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 July 2019.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2019 be agreed as a correct record.

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.

No interests were declared.

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.

That all items be considered in public session.

The Committee 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.

No deputations or petitions were received.

The meeting will hear any questions from the general public.

No public questions were received.

This paper provides an update for the Panel on Kirklees’ preparations as the UK gets ready to leave the EU, with a particular focus on a “No Deal” scenario.

Contact:         David Bundy – Corporate Policy Officer, Strategy and Policy

Tel 01484 221000

(1)  That it be recommended that the following matters be included in the study to be commissioned in relation to the economic impact on Kirklees:

·         Potential impact on business rates.

·         Potential impact/risks associated specifically with the social care sector around workforce and financial viability and any consequential risk for the Council.

(2)  That it be noted that the Strategic Partnership Lead – Business will circulate;

·         the document setting out the questions most frequently asked by businesses in relation to preparation for a no-deal exit from the EU, as compiled by the British Chambers of Commerce, and their assessment of the Government guidance available to business, and

·         the latest regional growth update,

to Members of the Panel.

The report provides a high level overview of the Council’s financial monitoring, incorporating the current position in 2019-20 and an update on preparation for the forthcoming budget strategy update report to Cabinet/Council in early/mid-October.

Contact:         James Anderson – Head of Service – Accountancy

Sarah Hill – Finance Manager

Tel: 01484 221000

That the financial management update report be noted and the Panel looks forward to considering a further progress report, including the budget strategy update, at the November meeting.

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

Contact:         Sheila Dykes – Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer

Tel: 01484 221000

That the Panel’s Work programme and forthcoming items be noted.