Jo Lawson - Councillor  for Kirklees (Crosland Moor and Netherton)

Councillor Jo Lawson

Kirklees Community Independents Group Crosland Moor and Netherton Group Business Manager - KCIG

Email: Jo.Lawson@Kirklees.gov.uk

Council: Kirklees

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Annual Council Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel (Chair) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Committee Member) Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee Standards Committee Personnel Committee District-Wide Planning Committee West Yorkshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing and Safety Committee (Substitute)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

60 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 10th December 2025 5.30 pm

December 10, 2025
West Yorkshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

West Yorkshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 10.00 am

December 10, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Friday 5th December 2025 10.00 am

December 05, 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel Chair

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 3rd December 2025 2.00 pm

December 03, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Friday 14th November 2025 10.00 am

November 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 3 of 30

Council Plan and Performance Update Report - Quarter 1 2025/2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025

...that the Council Plan and Performance Update Report – Quarter 1 2025/2026 was noted.

Recommendations Approved

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

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

Kirklees Transport Strategy, Consultation Results and Adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025

...to endorse the Kirklees Transport Strategy and delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for Housing and Transport, in consultation with the Executive Director for Place, to make necessary changes and formally adopt it.

Recommendations Approved

Our Cultural Heart, part of the Huddersfield Blueprint, Phase 2 Gateway 4

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September 2025 1.30 pm - September 09, 2025

... to progress Phase 2 of the Our Cultural Heart project by signing off Gateway 4, awarding the JCT construction contract, starting works on site, procuring a retail demolition contract, and drawing down £58.228m in funding, while also reallocating budget to operational services and internal staff costs.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 146