Councillor Jane Rylah

Council Financial Outturn and Rollover Report 2024/2025, incorporating General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account, Capital and Treasury Management (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 16th July 2025 5.30 pm - July 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Kirklees Inclusive Economic Strategy (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 16th July 2025 5.30 pm - July 16, 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 Council’s 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

Local Development Scheme Revisions

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th July 2025 1.30 pm - July 08, 2025

The report sets out proposed revisions to the Local Development Scheme (LDS) approved by Cabinet 12th March 2024. The proposed revisions seek to provide an updated position on the progress of the Kirklees Local Plan update, the inclusion of a new work stream on a proposed West Yorkshire joint Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework (SDF) Development Plan Document (see Cabinet Item on Mass Transit SDF) subject to Council approval on 16th July 2025 and some general updates to reflect new legislative requirements.   An up-to-date LDS is a requirement of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Subject to agreement by Cabinet on 8th July 2025, the LDS will be required to be submitted to MHCLG and made publicly available on the council’s website.   Background papers   Local Development Scheme (March 2024) Decision - Local Plan Documents: Statement of Community Involvement and Local Plan Timetable | Kirklees Council     There are no statutory requirements for consultation on the Local Development Scheme. The current Local Development Scheme March 2024 is available to view on the council’s website. Subject to the updated version being approved by Council, this will be uploaded to the council’s website. 

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 – 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