Councillor Jo Lawson

Corporate Financial Monitoring Report; Quarter 2 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2nd December 2025 1.30 pm - December 02, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Announcements by the Mayor and Chief Executive

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

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of Previous Meeting

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

...the minutes of the Council meeting held on 17 September 2025 were approved as a correct record, with a minor amendment to minute 47 regarding the suspension of standing orders for public questions.

Recommendations Approved

Council Budget Strategy Update - 2026/2027 and future years (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September 2025 5.30 pm - September 17, 2025

... the Council noted the Council Budget Strategy Update for 2026/2027 and future years, including key risks, funding uncertainties, and a significant budget gap, and requested officers to identify budget savings proposals.

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