Councillor Andrew Cooper
Email: andrew.cooper@kirklees.gov.uk
Council: Kirklees
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Friday 5th December 2025 10.00 am
Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 26th November 2025 2.00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Friday 14th November 2025 10.00 am
Personnel Committee - Thursday 13th November 2025 10.30 am
Decisions from Meetings
142 decisions · Page 3 of 29
Simpler Recycling in Kirklees
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025
...to plan for implementing a simpler recycling collection model in line with legislative requirements, to implement a new recycling collection model commencing in 2028 subject to a future cabinet report, and to develop options for a future collection model compliant with simpler recycling legislation during the procurement process for the new integrated resource and waste management services contract.
Recommendations Approved
Kirklees Lane Rental Scheme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025
... authority was delegated to the Executive Director (Place), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Highways and Waste, to consider consultation feedback, determine the Lane Rental Scheme's contents, decide whether to apply to the Department for Transport to operate the scheme, and, if approved, implement it and determine governance for the Surplus Income Board.
Recommendations Approved
Community Asset Transfer of the Hudawi Centre, Great Northern Street, Huddersfield
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025
...authority was delegated to the Service Director (Development), in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Finance and Regeneration), to negotiate and agree terms with BBSA (Black Business Support Agency) C.I.C for a 125-year lease of the Hudawi Centre, and to instruct the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) to execute all necessary documentation for the lease.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget Strategy Update 2026-2027 and following years (Reference to Council)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding the Council Budget Strategy Update for 2026-2027 and following years, including noting key risks, uncertainties in future funding, a revised budget gap, scenario analysis, the current Capital Plan, and agreeing to the Medium Term Financial Strategy, while also requesting officers to identify budget savings proposals and noting the timetable for budget development and a proposal for consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Community Asset Transfer of the DRAM Centre, Ridgeway, Dalton, Huddersfield
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Service Director (Development), in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Finance and Regeneration), to negotiate and agree terms with Moldgreen ARLFC (DRAM Holdings) for a 125-year lease of the DRAM Centre and to instruct the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) to execute the necessary documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 142