Councillor Amanda Pinnock

Vulnerable Tenant Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th March 2025 1.30 pm - March 11, 2025

The policy sets out Kirklees Council’s commitment to assisting vulnerable council tenants and household members in accessing housing-related services. This may sometimes require support from additional services and providers and this policy aims to support council staff in making informed decisions when supporting vulnerable tenants and household members to successfully manage and sustain their tenancies and homes.   The Vulnerable Tenant policy compliments Homes and Neighbourhoods’ Domestic Abuse and Anti-Social Behaviour policies. By working together, these policies help to identify and address issues early, preventing escalation and ensuring tenants’ well-being and by these policies being implemented together, they provide a robust and interconnected support system that enhances tenant safety, well-being, and community cohesion. Each policy addresses specific aspects of tenant needs, and their combined efforts lead to a more comprehensive and effective approach to housing management.   The draft policy was presented and discussed at the Tenant Led Panel (TLP) on the 30th October 2024 and was welcomed and supported by the members.    Background Papers - KNH (expired) Domestic Abuse Policy    

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Abuse Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th March 2025 1.30 pm - March 11, 2025

Kirklees Council Homes and Neighbourhoods (KHN) believes that every resident has the right to a home free from all forms of abuse. We are committed to tackling domestic abuse by working in partnership, sharing best practice, and ensuring our staff respond to this issue in a coordinated and consistent way. This policy sets out our approach to prioritising and acting directly, in our capacity as landlord, to protect and support our tenants. Our approach is consistent with that set out in the Kirklees Domestic Abuse Strategy and is in alignment with Kirklees Council’s Housing Allocation Policy.   The Domestic Abuse policy compliments Homes and Neighbourhoods’ Vulnerable Tenant and Anti-Social Behaviour policies. By working together, these policies help to identify and address issues early, preventing escalation and ensuring tenants’ well-being and by these policies being implemented together, they provide a robust and interconnected support system that enhances tenant safety, well-being, and community cohesion. Each policy addresses specific aspects of tenant needs, and their combined efforts lead to a more comprehensive and effective approach to housing management.   The draft policy was presented and discussed at the Tenant Led Panel (TLP) on the 30th October 2024 and was welcomed and supported by the members.   

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th March 2025 1.30 pm - March 11, 2025

To consider the third quarter Revenue & Capital Monitoring forecast and to consider any specific recommendations on the application of resources in-year, including movements to and from reserves, as required by financial procedure rules.

Recommendations Approved

Council Budget Report 2025/2026 and 2026/2027; incorporating Capital, Treasury Management, General Fund Revenue and Housing Revenue Account (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 5th March 2025 5.30 pm - March 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Our Council Plan - 2025/2026 (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 5th March 2025 5.30 pm - March 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved