Councillor John Lawson

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

Long Stay Dementia Residential Homes

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

Update on potential transfer of council-run dementia residential homes to independent sector providers and to take a decision about whether or not to transfer one or both homes to another provider.   Additional financial information will be presented to Cabinet following call in at H&SC Scrutiny Panel 10th January 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Leasehold Acquisition of housing properties in order to provide Temporary Accommodation for Homeless Households

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

To gain approval from Cabinet in order to be able to enter into lease agreements with private landlords to increase the Councils temporary accommodation stock for homeless households.    

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

Cumulative Impact Assessment (Cumulative Impact Assessment for Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town Centres, relating to premises licensed to sell alcohol with off sales only)

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

Recommendations Approved