Councillor Viv Kendrick

LGA (Local Government Association) Corporate Peer Challenge - Kirklees Council Action Plan (Reference to Council)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th April 2025 1.30 pm - April 08, 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) came to visit Kirklees Council in November 2024, to carry out a Corporate Peer Challenge. The Corporate Peer Challenge is key part of the LGA’s improvement and assurance framework. Local Government Peers provide feedback to the Council on a range of corporate issues, based on evidence and information provided to them, and conversations with a range of staff, Councillors, partners and other key stakeholders. The LGA provide a report, outlining feedback from the visit, and key recommendations.   This report will present an Action Plan to Cabinet, which aims to deliver improvements which address the key recommendations in the LGA report. Cabinet will be asked to approve the action plan for delivery.   Key Officers and Members were engaged in the peer challenge visit itself, which informed the LGA’s report. Key Officers and Members will be engaged in the development process, including the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee.  

Recommendations Approved

Pay Policy Statement 2025/26

From: Personnel Committee - Monday 7th April 2025 4.30 pm - April 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Senior Management Arrangements Update

From: Personnel Committee - Monday 7th April 2025 4.30 pm - April 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th March 2025 1.30 pm - March 11, 2025

To consider the third quarter Revenue & Capital Monitoring forecast and to consider any specific recommendations on the application of resources in-year, including movements to and from reserves, as required by financial procedure rules.

Recommendations Approved

Vulnerable Tenant Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th March 2025 1.30 pm - March 11, 2025

The policy sets out Kirklees Council’s commitment to assisting vulnerable council tenants and household members in accessing housing-related services. This may sometimes require support from additional services and providers and this policy aims to support council staff in making informed decisions when supporting vulnerable tenants and household members to successfully manage and sustain their tenancies and homes.   The Vulnerable Tenant policy compliments Homes and Neighbourhoods’ Domestic Abuse and Anti-Social Behaviour policies. By working together, these policies help to identify and address issues early, preventing escalation and ensuring tenants’ well-being and by these policies being implemented together, they provide a robust and interconnected support system that enhances tenant safety, well-being, and community cohesion. Each policy addresses specific aspects of tenant needs, and their combined efforts lead to a more comprehensive and effective approach to housing management.   The draft policy was presented and discussed at the Tenant Led Panel (TLP) on the 30th October 2024 and was welcomed and supported by the members.    Background Papers - KNH (expired) Domestic Abuse Policy    

Recommendations Approved