Andrew Cooper - Councillor for Kirklees (Newsome)

Councillor Andrew Cooper

Green Party Newsome Group Leader (Green Party)

Email: andrew.cooper@kirklees.gov.uk

Council: Kirklees

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Annual Council Cabinet (Committee Member, Observer) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Personnel Committee (Committee Member) Extraordinary Council (Committee Member) zzTest Training Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

69 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Friday 27th March 2026 10.00 am

March 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel Chair

Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 17th March 2026 2.00 pm

March 17, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 11th March 2026 5.30 pm

March 11, 2026, 5:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee - Friday, 27 February 2026 - 10.00 am

February 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 25th February 2026 5.30 pm

February 25, 2026, 5:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

175 decisions · Page 3 of 35

Homes and Neighbourhoods Service Governance Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 13th January 2026 1.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Cabinet noted the service risks, approved the proposed governance structure changes including renaming the Homes and Neighbourhoods Improvement Board to the Homes and Neighbourhood Assurance Board, broadening its scope, adding two new officer operational boards, and expanding the remit of the Transformation Board.

Recommendations Approved

Annual RIPA Update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 13th January 2026 1.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Annual RIPA report be received and noted.

Recommendations Approved

Huddersfield Station Gateway Masterplan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 13th January 2026 1.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Huddersfield Station Gateway Masterplan was approved, giving the go-ahead for its adoption and publication to guide future funding bids and investment decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Response to Awaab's Law - Interim Policy Updates, Repairs, and Maintenance Policy and Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 13th January 2026 1.30 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Cabinet of Kirklees decided to note and agree interim updates to the Repairs and Maintenance Policy and the Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy, and to consult further with tenants on these and other related policies.

Recommendations Approved

Motion submitted in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14 as to Raising the Flag of Palestine on Town Halls Across Kirklees

From: Extraordinary Council - Wednesday 17th December 2025 5.30 pm - December 17, 2025

... to continue to support the existing policy where the Chief Executive, Leader of the Council, and the Mayor (or their nominees) determine ad-hoc requests to fly flags over town halls.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 175