Agenda

To receive apologies for absence from those Members who are unable to attend the meeting.

To approve the minutes of the meetings of the panel held on 10^th October 2023 and 20^th November 2023.

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.

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.

The Panel 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.

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.

The Panel asked to note the current status of the development of the Kirklees Transport Strategy.

Contact: Rashid Mahmood, Head of Major Projects (interim)01484 221000

The Panel are asked to note and comment on the current transport capital programme.

Contact: Rashid Mahmood, Head of Major Projects (interim) 01484 22 1000

The panel will consider its work programme and Forward Plan of Key Decision items relating to Growth and Regeneration.

Contact: Jenny Bryce-Chan – Principal Governance Officer

                 Claire Gardiner – Democracy Officer