This report seeks the approval of capital investment to refurbish and develop Red House, and the wider site, with a view to the council developing new commercial uses which will sustain the site in the council’s ownership, and continue to provide managed community access.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Liversedge and Gomersal;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/03/2021
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Exempt information under Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006 as the report contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It is considered that the public interest in maintaining the exemption, which would protect the rights of an individual or the council, outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information and providing greater openness in the council’s decision making.
Decision due: 13 Apr 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Corporate
Lead director: Strategic Director for Corporate Strategy, Commissioning and Public Health
Department: Corporate
Contact: Philip Deighton, Head of Commercial Services Email: philip.deighton@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The proposal has been developed by Commercial Services and presented for comments to the Portfolio Holder, local ward members, colleagues from other council services, and external stakeholders, including a local community group, who had expressed interest in a Community Asset Transfer of the site as an alternative to its disposal.
Comments have informed the scheme proposal being presented to Cabinet for approval.