Councillor Gwen Lowe

Membership of the Panel

From: Appeals Panel - Wednesday 22nd October 2025 9.30 am - October 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Governance and Audit Committee Annual Report (Reference from Corporate Governance and Audit Committee)

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September 2025 5.30 pm - September 17, 2025

...that the Council received the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee's 2024/2025 annual report and noted the assurances within it regarding the Committee's compliance with CIPFA's position statement on audit committees.

Recommendations Approved

Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework (SDF) Development Plan Document (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September 2025 5.30 pm - September 17, 2025

...to facilitate a coordinated strategic planning approach for mass transit across West Yorkshire, Kirklees Council agreed to collaborate with other West Yorkshire councils to develop a Joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Development Plan Document and delegated authority for initial consultations to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Joint Member Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Council Budget Strategy Update - 2026/2027 and future years (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September 2025 5.30 pm - September 17, 2025

... the Council noted the Council Budget Strategy Update for 2026/2027 and future years, including key risks, funding uncertainties, and a significant budget gap, and requested officers to identify budget savings proposals.

Recommendations Approved

School Transport Appeal (Pre-16) - SF

From: Appeals Panel - Tuesday 12th August 2025 10.00 am - August 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved