Decisions

Consideration and approval of the revenue budget for delivery of the non-construction works required to prepare for a new museum, art gallery, archives, library and outdoor events space in the Cultural Heart.

The services involved have engaged with users to develop co-created spaces, shared and owned by the residents and communities of Kirklees.

The museum and gallery work links with the ‘Bringing Out the Best’ project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund which undertook engagement which has informed display themes and stories, facilities design, and access requirements. It also identified barriers to heritage and demonstrated the need for exciting, ambitious programmes and events that reflect all our diverse communities. The full report can be viewed here Public engagement report | Kirklees Council

Cultural Heart development also draws on the blueprint engagement of 2019, of which this is a key element. How do you feel about Huddersfield? – How good is our place?

To bring forward the delivery of the proposed Capital Receipts Schedule for 2023/23 in alignment with the Council’s approved budget and Capital Strategy.

This report will identify capital investment in Education for SEND places an outcomes.

An update on the development of the Cultural Heart programme as part of the wider Huddersfield Blueprint.

On the 21.9.22 Cabinet approved the Cultural Heart Outline Business Case (Gateway 2) and gave approval to proceed to Gateway 3.

The Gateway 3 report will give an update on the progress of the design associated with the overall master plan, the proposal for the introduction of phasing for the delivery of the masterplan, the progress on Phase 1 and the selection of a preferred contractor for Phase 1.

The report will request approval to proceed to Gateway 4. It is at this future gateway that approval will then be requested to start construction on site.

Financial Outturn Report 2022-2023, including Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account Outturn Position and Annual Report on Treasury Management.

To consider and note the financial outturn reports in relation to revenue, capital and treasury management, and make rollover decisions based on the finalised financial position.

The report will update Cabinet on progress to date against Bereavement Services Capital Plan as well as seek approval to future investment for 2023/24 and to seek Officer Delegations to manage the plan.

To provide an update on progress with housing delivery across the district.