13 Aug 2026Wilsden transport and open space spendPlanning / Highways · regulatory— The Wilsden outline housing application included a larger developer-funded package covering highway works, bus infrastructure, open space, recreation mitigation and biodiversity monitoring. Officers and the applicant cited around £430,000 of agreed contributions plus about £300,000 CIL, alongside measures such as 20 mph limits, traffic calming, bus stop improvements, metro cards and a £10,000 BNG monitoring fee.£430kSpending
“In this case, we've got highway infrastructure that's detailed on there with the extension of 20 mile an hour speed limits, traffic calming, drop curbs, tactile paving, and bus infrastructure including real -time information, displays, and the provision of metro cards for future…”
13 Aug 2026Menston housing S106 packagePlanning / Housing · regulatory— An outline housing scheme for up to 65 homes at Land East of Whatley Road, Menston was recommended for approval with a Section 106 package funding affordable housing, biodiversity monitoring, recreation mitigation, traffic regulation and local open space improvements. The scheme includes £186,310 for Menston Recreation Ground and Derry Lane play area and £375.61 per dwelling for South Pennine Moors mitigation, with 50% affordable housing secured.£186kSpending
21 Jul 2026Squire Lane project rejectedLeisure and Sports Facilities · cabinet executive— The Executive ultimately voted not to proceed with the proposed Squire Lane Sports and Leisure Facility on financial grounds. The project was described as a £32.9 million scheme with £20 million external grant, £7.9 million already in the capital programme and an additional £5 million requested, but members concluded the borrowing, subsidy and wider financial risk were not justified.£33mPolicy
21 Jul 2026Pride in Place governanceRegeneration · cabinet executive— The Executive approved the Pride in Place programme framework, including a £1.5 million district-wide impact fund and delegated delivery/governance arrangements. The scheme is intended to support community-led regeneration, but there was clear tension over how much discretion should sit with officers versus elected members, and how the 50/50 split between larger capital projects and community grants would work in practice.£1.5m–£6.2mPolicy
21 Jul 2026Westgate bus scheme approvedTransport · cabinet executive— The Executive approved the Westgate Bus Hotspot Scheme, a fully funded package of highway improvements within the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. The scheme includes bus lanes, junction changes, a road closure trial and pedestrian/cycle improvements, with the explicit aim of improving bus reliability, congestion and safety.Policy
15 Jul 2026Updated by-laws adoptedLicensing · full council— The Council approved updated by-laws to regulate acupuncture, tattooing, electrolysis, semi-permanent skin colouring and cosmetic piercing. This is a regulatory change with potential implications for licensing administration, inspection and related service contracts.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (26 mentions, easing), Construction & Building Works (25 mentions, rising), Professional Services (19 mentions, steady) and Education (17 mentions, steady).
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