Councillor Cathy Scott

Council Annual Budget Report 2025-2026 and following years; incorporating Capital, Treasury Management, General Fund, Revenue and Housing Revenue Account (Reference to Council)

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

Following a consultation on the budget, the report will provide the necessary financial information to enable the Council’s Revenue Budget, Capital Programme & Housing Revenue Account to be set in accordance with agreed treasury management principles.

Recommendations Approved

Council Plan - 2025/2026 (Reference to Council)

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

The Council Plan which will be submitted to Cabinet and Council for sign-off in February and March 2025 (respectively).   This new iteration replaces the 6th March 2024 edition of the plan.   Background papers; Previous Council Plan – approved at Council on 6th March 2024: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/delivering-services/council-plan.aspx  

Recommendations Approved

Draft Kirklees Transport Strategy, Policy Themes and Consultation Plan

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

The Council’s Transport Strategy & Policy team have been working with our partners and key stakeholders to develop the Kirklees Draft Transport Strategy.  The draft strategy is presented to Cabinet for consideration and endorsement with a request to commence public consultation. A better approach to transport in Kirklees will help to deliver against core Council priorities: good transport is a core factor in the support of investment and regeneration, it helps places to thrive and allows communities to become more connected. A stronger focus on more sustainable forms of transport, which supports mode shift, will help to deliver a greener, healthier Kirklees and work in tandem with our Net Zero ambitions. The adoption of a distinct Transport Strategy will direct this approach and allow the Council to work to better transport for Kirklees and its communities.     We are now preparing to present the draft strategy for consultation with the public and relevant external stakeholders. We hope to gain approval to do so at Cabinet on 11.02.2025.    

Recommendations Approved

Determination of School Admission Arrangements for 2026/2027

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

The report will present the outcomes of this year’s statutory consultation on admission arrangements for all Kirklees community and voluntary controlled schools for 2026/27. The admission arrangements must be determined by 28th February 2025 to comply with the national School Admissions Code.   There is ongoing engagement with the Kirklees school system including via the Places Access and Inclusion Committee of the Education and Learning Partnership Board. There will be specific communication about opportunities for engagement with Headteachers and Governing Bodies prior to the launch of the statutory consultation.There will be a six week statutory consultation with stakeholders.  

Recommendations Approved

Motion submitted in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14 as to Two Child Limit to Benefit Payments

From: Council - Wednesday 15th January 2025 5.30 pm - January 15, 2025

Recommendations Approved