Councillor Munir Ahmed

Councillor's Devolved Ward Budgets - Updated Criteria and Decision-Making Process

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 1.30 pm - October 08, 2024

...to approve the updated criteria and decision-making process for Councillor's Devolved Ward Budgets, delegating any further amendments to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.

Recommendations Approved

Fleet Replacement and Investment

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 1.30 pm - October 08, 2024

The purpose of the report is to seek Cabinet approval to proceed with the expenditure of:   ·       £21.7m from the agreed Capital Plan for the VRP (years 2025/26 – 30/31), supporting critical fleet replacement and transformation models over the next 7-year forecast; an invest to save approach to managing fleet efficiencies. ·       £3.26m to replace Waste and Recycling hired fleet with Capital purchase, supporting the reduction of the Councils expensive fleet hire costs by generating a fleet whole-life cost saving model (offsetting hire costs Vs. Capital), removing reliance on unreliable hired fleet and providing frontline operational stability by Capitalising fleet requirements.   £2.93m to replace the current fleet of hired Bulk Gritting Vehicles (hired on an annual basis for the Winter Service gritting operation) with Capital purchase fleet, to achieve a financial saving from year 5 and add flexibility for the future in terms of how the service could be delivered.   Background papers   Fleet Replacement and Investment - Transport Services Capital Investment Vehicle Replacement Programme (VRP) - £21.7m, Invest to Save Waste and Recycling Fleet - £3.264m and Winter Service Review Bulk Gritters - £2.93m.   Engagement process   The Vehicle Replacement Programme (VRP) is a running Capital commitment programme, managed by Transport Services, a Corporate enabling service. The VRP is an investment in the Council’s fleet of the future, a fleet that enables and supports Council operations.   Engagement with services regarding specific fleet requirements is a rolling commitment, including services reviewing their individual operational delivery models; to ensure that the fleet required and procured is efficient, fit for purpose, the latest emissions standards and provides value for money for the people of Kirklees.

Recommendations Approved

Update Regarding Progress with the Regulatory Notice

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 1.30 pm - October 08, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Household Waste Recycling Centre Efficiency Savings

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 1.30 pm - October 08, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Community Asset Transfer of Honley Village Hall and adjoining open space land

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 1.30 pm - October 08, 2024

Recommendations Approved