Decisions

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Decisions published

05/04/2023 - Interests ref: 11002    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 05/04/2023 - Licensing Panel

Decision published: 05/04/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

No interests were declared.


05/04/2023 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 10998    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 05/04/2023 - Licensing Panel

Decision published: 05/04/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 1st March 2023 were agreed as a correct record.


05/04/2023 - Application for the Grant of a New Premises Licence, M & G Convenience Store Ltd, 30 Church Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LB ref: 11001    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 05/04/2023 - Licensing Panel

Decision published: 05/04/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That the application for the Grant of a Premises License for M & G Convenience Store Ltd, 30 Church Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LB be approved with additional conditions:

 

1.    Amendment to the sale of alcohol hours as previously agreed, Monday - Saturday 7:00hrs – 23:00hrs and Sunday 10:00hrs - 22:30hrs.

2.    No sale of single container high strength beer/larger/cider (ABV 6.5% or higher).

3.    Staff to prevent / report street drinking directly outside the premises.

4.    A prominent notice promoting compliance with the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

5.    To liaise with the licensing department to determine a clear process for reporting incidents.

 


05/04/2023 - Deputations/Petitions ref: 11000    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 05/04/2023 - Licensing Panel

Decision published: 05/04/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

No deputations or petitions were received.


05/04/2023 - Admission of the Public ref: 10999    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 05/04/2023 - Licensing Panel

Decision published: 05/04/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

All agenda items were considered in public session.


16/03/2023 - Public Question Time ref: 10991    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

No questions were asked.


16/03/2023 - Deputations/Petitions ref: 10990    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

None received.


16/03/2023 - Admission of the Public ref: 10989    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.


16/03/2023 - Declaration of Interests and Lobbying ref: 10988    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Councillors Dad, Gregg, Lawson, Lowe, Lukic, Pervaiz, A Pinnock and Ramsay indicated that they had been lobbied on Application 2022/90175.


16/03/2023 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 10987    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Approved as a correct record.


16/03/2023 - Site Visit - Application No: 2022/90804 ref: 10993    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Site visit undertaken.

 


16/03/2023 - Planning Application - Application No: 2023/90203 ref: 10997    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Application approved (delegated).


16/03/2023 - Planning Application - Application No: 2022/91911 ref: 10996    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Application refused.


16/03/2023 - Planning Application - Application No: 2022/90804 ref: 10995    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Application approved (delegated).


16/03/2023 - Membership of the Sub-Committee ref: 10986    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Councillor E Firth substituted for Councillor Anwar.

 

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Loonat, Sheard and Stephen.


16/03/2023 - Planning Application - Application No: 2022/90175 ref: 10994    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Application refused.


16/03/2023 - Site Visit - Application No: 2022/90175 ref: 10992    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area)

Decision published: 31/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

Site visit undertaken.


30/03/2023 - Update on Senior Management Arrangements ref: 10985    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Made at meeting: 30/03/2023 - Personnel Committee

Decision published: 30/03/2023

Effective from: 30/03/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

1)    That a recruitment process for the post of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service be commenced.

2)    That a Member Recruitment Panel be convened to recruit to the post of Chief Executive.

3)    That an internal recruitment process for the post of Acting Up – Strategic Director for Children and Families be commenced.

4)    That a Member Recruitment Panel be convened to recruit to the post of Acting Up – Strategic Director for Children and Families.

5)    That a recruitment process for the post of Strategic Director for Children and Families be commenced when appropriate.

6)    That a Member Recruitment Panel be convened to recruit to the post of Strategic Director for Children and Families when appropriate.

 


30/03/2023 - Deputation/Petitions ref: 10984    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Made at meeting: 30/03/2023 - Personnel Committee

Decision published: 30/03/2023

Effective from: 30/03/2023

Decision:

None received.


30/03/2023 - Admission of the Public ref: 10983    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Made at meeting: 30/03/2023 - Personnel Committee

Decision published: 30/03/2023

Effective from: 30/03/2023

Decision:

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.


30/03/2023 - Interests ref: 10982    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Made at meeting: 30/03/2023 - Personnel Committee

Decision published: 30/03/2023

Effective from: 30/03/2023

Decision:

No interests were declared.


30/03/2023 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 10981    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Made at meeting: 30/03/2023 - Personnel Committee

Decision published: 30/03/2023

Effective from: 30/03/2023

Decision:

Approved as a correct record, subject to the amendment of Minute 7 to reflect that discussion had taken place with regards to the submission of a report to a future meeting regarding recruitment and succession planning in Planning Services.


30/03/2023 - Membership of the Committee ref: 10980    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Personnel Committee

Made at meeting: 30/03/2023 - Personnel Committee

Decision published: 30/03/2023

Effective from: 30/03/2023

Decision:

Councillor S Hall substituted for Councillor Mather.

 

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors P Davies, D Hall and Scott.

 

 


29/03/2023 - Holmfirth Town Centre Access Plan ref: 10979    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 06/04/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED – That the objections to the proposed speed limit and conversion of zebra crossings be overruled, and the proposals for the scheme, as advertised, be approved.


29/03/2023 - Traffic Regulation (No 18) Order 2022 - Objection to the proposed one-way working on part of Burn Road, Lindley ref: 10978    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 06/04/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED – That the objection be overruled and that Traffic Regulation Order (No 18) 2022 be sealed as advertised.


29/03/2023 - Member Question Time ref: 10977    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

Decision:

No questions were asked.


29/03/2023 - Deputations/Petitions ref: 10976    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

Decision:

The Cabinet Committee received the following deputations;

 

(i)             Deputation from Mrs Jane Carter in relation to Agenda Item 7 -Traffic Regulation (No 18) Order 2022 – Objection to the proposed one-way working on part of Burn Road, Lindley.

 

(ii)            Deputation from Mr Stephen Dorril in relation to Agenda Item 8 – Holmfirth Town Centre Access Plan.

 

The Cabinet Member for Environment (Councillor Mather) responded to the content of deputations at the consideration of the relevant agenda items.

 


29/03/2023 - Admission of the Public ref: 10975    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

Decision:

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.


29/03/2023 - Interests ref: 10974    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

Decision:

No interests were declared.

 


29/03/2023 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 10973    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

Decision:

Approved as a correct record.


29/03/2023 - Membership of the Committee ref: 10972    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Made at meeting: 29/03/2023 - Cabinet Committee - Local Issues

Decision published: 29/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

Decision:

All Committee Members were present.


23/03/2023 - Interim update on Member-Officer workshop sessions ref: 10971    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED:

    (i)        That the report be considered and noted,

  (ii)        That Officer be thanked for arranging the workshops.

 


23/03/2023 - Cases and News Update ref: 10970    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED:

    (i)        That the report be received and noted,

  (ii)        That information on the size of the population of Brighton & Hove Council be provided at a future meeting.

 


23/03/2023 - Code of Conduct complaints update ref: 10969    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED:

    (i)        That the report be considered and noted,

  (ii)        That Kirklees website be updated when members had complied with any sanctions,

 (iii)        That reports to the Committee include an appendix showing decisions taken through the decision-making process,

 (iv)        That a workshop be arranged to understand difficulties Officers and Members faced relating to Planning applications.

 


23/03/2023 - Deputation/Petitions ref: 10968    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

No deputations or petitions were received.

 


23/03/2023 - Admission of the Public ref: 10967    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

It was agreed that all agenda items would be held in public session.

 


23/03/2023 - Interests ref: 10966    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

Councillor Munro declared an other interest.

 


23/03/2023 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 10965    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 10th October 2022 be agreed as a correct record.

 


23/03/2023 - Membership of the Committee ref: 10964    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Made at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Standards Committee

Decision published: 27/03/2023

Effective from: 23/03/2023

Decision:

Apologies were received from Councillor Sokhal and Councillor Watson.