Social Value Ideas for Kirklees Metropolitan Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Kirklees Metropolitan Council in Yorkshire and the Humber across 49 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Members refused the application
After debate, the committee moved and carried a refusal of the 143 Church Lane application contrary to officer recommendation. The refusal reasons were recorded around overbearing scale/height, harm t…
“Speaker 3: Thank you very much, Chair. Taking all that into account and obviously now with the parking officer, highway's officer, obviously, I unders…”
Revised housing scheme approved
The committee considered revised reserve matters for 10 dwellings after deferral at a previous meeting. Officers reported that changes to Plot 10, site layout, parking, separation distances, and bin p…
“Returning members will recall that this item was considered at the previous meeting. The committee resolved to defer the application for officers to n…”
Accelerate Stock Surveys
The council is working with Wates Group to accelerate the stock condition survey programme from three years to 12 months. This is procurement-relevant because it affects contractor performance, survey…
“we're currently in the process of working with our contractor Wates Group to look at whether we can accelerate that program and try and bring that bac…”
Quarter 1 overspend and debt pressure
The quarter 1 financial report shows a general fund overspend of £13.6 million, driven mainly by adults and children’s social care. The council is also managing a large capital programme and reviewing…
“At quarter 1, the general fund is forecasting an overspend of 13.6 million. This is clearly a a significant concern and reflects the financial challen…”
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