Purpose

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.  
 

Content

RESOLVED –
 

1)   
That the draft Kirklees Transport Strategy, as at Appendix 1 of the
considered report, be approved.

2)   
That authority be given to commence public consultation for a
period of eight weeks from 3 March 2025.

3)   
That authority be given to commission a report detailing the
outcome of the public consultation for further consideration at a
future meeting of Cabinet.