Councillor Tyler Hawkins

Announcements by the Mayor and Chief Executive

From: Council - Wednesday 12th November 2025 5.30 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Inclusion and Diversity Strategy 2024-2027 – 12-month update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21st October 2025 1.30 pm - October 21, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Increasing Physical Activity in North Kirklees

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 21st October 2025 1.30 pm - October 21, 2025

...approval was given to develop a new sport and leisure facility in North Kirklees, including commissioning external appraisals and feasibility studies to determine its priorities, potential sites, and financial viability, while also noting immediate work to develop targeted physical activity opportunities and continued collaboration with partners to address broader issues affecting physical activity.

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

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