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Cabinet - Tuesday 2nd December 2025 1.30 pm
December 2, 2025 Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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Corporate Financial Monitoring Report; Quarter 2 2025-26
Recommendations Approved...the Cabinet of Kirklees approved the Corporate Financial Monitoring Report for Quarter 2 of 2025-26, noting a forecast revenue overspend, a Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, a Housing Revenue Account underspend, and a proposed net reduction in the capital monitoring position, along with specific approvals for grant injections and a repayable fund drawdown.
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Rent & service charge setting for Housing Revenue Account properties for 2026-27
Recommendations Approved...to approve rent increases averaging £4.19 per week (3.8% CPI + 1%), service charge increases between 0.01p and £0.87 per week (4.8%) from April 1, 2026, further rent increases of £1 or £2 per week towards rent convergence, increases to communal grounds maintenance service charges capped at £1.00 per week annually until full cost recovery, increases to Extra Care Services charges, to note the HRA budget challenges, to delegate authority for sheltered and district heating rate changes, and to recommend the draft HRA Revenue Budget and revised five-year Capital Plan Budget to Council for approval.
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Council Proposed Budget Report 2026/27; incorporating Capital, Treasury Management, General Fund Revenue and Housing Revenue Account
Recommendations Approved...to approve a 5-week consultation on the proposed £1.4 billion budget for 2026/27, encompassing the General Fund, HRA, and Capital Programme, which includes a 2.99% core Council Tax increase, a 2% Adult Social Care precept, and £6.9m in new savings.
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Marsden Master Plan - Approval and Next Steps
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Surplus Property Disposals - December 2025
Recommendations Approved...to support the Council's income targets, the Cabinet approved the disposal of land and property within the Capital Receipts Schedule December 2025, delegating authority for negotiation, sales, and agreements to relevant officers.
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Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator Programme
Recommendations Approved...to deliver the Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator programme, the Cabinet approved accepting £2,023,576.25 in external funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and delegated authority for related agreements and implementation.
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Proposed Updates to Procurement Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to approve updates to the Procurement Strategy, introduce an Ethical Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct, and delegate authority for minor amendments to the Service Director – Legal & Commissioning in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder.
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