Councillor Cathy Scott
Email: cathy.scott@kirklees.gov.uk
Council: Kirklees
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
64 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Licensing Panel - Monday 27th April 2026 10.00 am
District-Wide Planning Committee - Thursday 16th April 2026 1.00 pm
Licensing Panel - Wednesday 8th April 2026 10.00 am
Appeals Panel - Tuesday 7th April 2026 9.30 am
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 2nd April 2026 1.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
222 decisions · Page 17 of 45
Surplus Property Disposals 2025/26 and consideration of objection to the disposal of Public Open Space at Grasscroft, Almondbury
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025
The purpose of this report is to seek approval and delegated authority from Cabinet to bring forward the latest proposed Capital Receipts Schedule for 2025/26 in alignment with the Councilâs approved budget and Capital Strategy. It also updates on past disposal performance. Background papers; i. Surplus Property Disposals 2023/24 ii. Asset Review November 2023 iii. Surplus Property Disposals January 2025
Recommendations Approved
Air Quality Management Areas for Revocation or Amendment 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025
A report recommending the revocation or amendment of Air Quality Management Areas in Kirklees. As the decision relates to the revocation or amendment (reduction in area) of Air Quality Management Areas it is a significant, positive impact for people living/working/visiting those areas as there has been sufficient reduction in air pollutants that the local air quality now meets national guidelines. The revocation/amendment of AQMAs, is largely an administrative process, however it does have the resultant impact of removing that locality from the Councilâs obligations to develop and implement an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP). AQAPs are required to identify and implement interventions to lead to a reduction in the pollutants of concern in designated AQMAs. Background papers; - Air Quality Management Areas for Revocation or Amendment Cabinet Report - Kirklees Council Air Quality Annual Status Report 2024: www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/crime-and-safety/pdf/kirklees-annual-status-report-2024.pdf The proposed decision is a statutory requirement for local authorities as part of their obligations under Local Air Quality Management. The proposed actions are in accordance with the requirements contained within the Environment Act 1995 (as amended), Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) guidance.
Recommendations Approved
White Rose Forest Strategic Plan 2025-2050
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025
To approve the White Rose Forest (WRF) Strategic Plan 2025-2050 - the overarching community forestry plan and vision for North and West Yorkshire. Background papers WRF Cabinet Report 8th July 2025 WRF Strategic Plan 2025-2050 recommended for approval Stakeholder Engagement Survey Report Public Engagement Survey Report Background information Public Engagement survey ran from 6 to 28 January 2025, comprising a number of multiple choice or rating / ranking type questions, with just over 300 responses received. This has helped raise the profile of the White Rose Forest and confirmed public support for the proposed long-term direction, level of ambition and approach outlined in the consultation document. In addition, it has provided useful input on the value the public place on trees and woodland and what they would like to see prioritised in the future. Some key findings in the Public Engagement report were: · Respondents overwhelmingly agreed (93% Strongly agree or agree) that we need more trees and woodland in North and West Yorkshire. · Many more respondents thought that trees and woodland close to where they live had declined (40%) rather than improved (25%) in the last 5 years. · Respondents overwhelmingly supported the long-term direction and level of ambition outlined in the consultation document (91% Strongly support or Support) The engagement of stakeholders, which has taken place throughout the Strategic Plan development process, has broadened the range of place and thematic input, including from: · District White Rose Forest Groups including Kirklees, Leeds, Calderdale, Bradford, Wakefield, North Yorkshire and York · Catchment Partnership workshops · Green Streets workshop · WRF Ancient Woodland Working Group · Local Nature Recovery Strategies (both North and West Yorkshire) · Community Engagement project · Data and Mapping workshops with wide group of stakeholders A formal Stakeholder Engagement survey ran from 4 December to 17 January 2025, with responses received from a good range of stakeholders. Considerable support for the consultation document was expressed, with it aligning well the stakeholder policies, strategies and plans. Stakeholders raised many useful suggestions for how the strategic plan could be further developed / enhanced, which have all been considered in finalising the Strategic Plan. All respondents confirmed they felt a degree of alignment between the consultation document and their policies, strategies and plans, with almost half indicating full alignment All respondents confirmed support for the long-term direction and level of ambition, as articulated in the vision and targets, with over 70% indicating full support.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 - 2026/27 Corporate Landlord Capital Plans - Proposed allocation of capital funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025
This report will identify potential projects, for Member approval, to be funded from the 2025/26 â 2026/27 Corporate Landlord Programme baselines of the Capital Plan. It will seek Officer Delegations to manage the programmes within the two-year budget envelope.
Recommendations Approved
Joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Development Plan Document (Reference to Council)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is seeking support from Kirklees Council and other West Yorkshire authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Leeds, and Wakefield Councils) for the joint production of a Mass Transit SDF DPD (with WYCA acting as co-ordinator). This would be a high-level document setting out the vision for a West Yorkshire wide Mass Transit system providing an overarching framework for Local Plans and more detailed policy guidance. Additional benefits of an SDF DPD are: · To support WYCAâs business case for a MT network. · To support a Transport and Works Act Order which will grant the line and stations deemed consent (or planning permission). To raise awareness of the proposal, a report will be presented to Cabinet for ratification. A decision to proceed with the production of a joint Mass Transit SDF DPD is a decision of Council. Background papers Local Development Scheme Revisions â Cabinet 8th July 2025 Background information Officer technical working groups with WYCA and West Yorkshire authorities on the vision and development of potential options has led to the consideration of a joint MT SDF DPD to support the delivery of a West Yorkshire wide Mass Transit system. At the WYCA Transport Committee on 14th March 2024, the Combined Authority approved the allocation of up to £1 million funds from the Mass Transit budget to support the feasibility of the Dewsbury Line Development Project. WYCA undertook consultation on a Mass Transit Vision between 17th October 2022 and 16th January 2025: West Yorkshire Mass Transit Vision 2040 | Your Voice To demonstrate support for Mass Transit to the Department of Transport, all West Yorkshire authorities were asked to agree the West Yorkshire Mass Transit Vision 2040 (August 2023) Mass Transit Vision 2040 (westyorks-ca.gov.uk). Kirklees Council signed up to the vision and is named in the document. However, it should be stated, that the adoption of the vision only commits the council to supporting the scheme in principle subject to further detailed work to be undertaken. WYCA undertook consultation on Mass Transit Phase 1: (Leeds Line and Bradford Line): Mass Transit Hub | Your Voice between 15th July 2024 and 30th September 2024.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 222