To set out changes in the Department for Transport’s approach to Street Works and seek Cabinet approval to modify the existing permit scheme in order to adopt an all streets permit scheme.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2019
Decision due: 8 Oct 2019 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Culture and Greener Kirklees
Lead director: Service Director - Environment
Department: Corporate (Place, Environment and Customer Contact Services)
Contact: Kathryn Broadbent Email: kathryn.broadbent@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Department for Transport has set out the process that permit authorities are required to follow and the stakeholders that should be consulted. During Autumn 2019, the Council will be seeking comments on the revised permit scheme proposal, the draft permit scheme document and the necessary changes to processes.
The formal consultation process is with key stakeholders of the Permit Scheme such as utility companies and the Department for Transport (DfT).
Members/Officers Involved: Councillor Rob Walker, Cabinet Member for Culture and Environment. Officers from operational services, environment directorate.