Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the disposal of land and property within the Supplementary Capital Receipts Schedule 2025/2026.
summary: The decision involves approving the disposal of land and property to support the Council's income targets.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the disposal of land and property to support the Council's income targets.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the disposal of public open space at Grasscroft, Almondbury.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local residents", "Potential buyers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12914
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek approval and delegated authority from Cabinet to bring forward the latest proposed Capital Receipts Schedule for 2025/26 in alignment with the Council’s approved budget and Capital Strategy. It also updates on past disposal performance. Background papers; i. Surplus Property Disposals 2023/24 ii. Asset Review November 2023 iii. Surplus Property Disposals January 2025
Content: The purpose of this report is to seek approval and delegated authority from Cabinet to bring forward the latest proposed Capital Receipts Schedule for 2025/26 in alignment with the Council’s approved budget and Capital Strategy. It also updates on past disposal performance. Background papers; i. Surplus Property Disposals 2023/24 ii. Asset Review November 2023 iii. Surplus Property Disposals January 2025 RESOLVED – 1) That approval be given to the disposal of the land and property within the Supplementary Capital Receipts Schedule 2025/2026 to support the Council’s income targets. 2) That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Regeneration, to negotiate and agree terms and complete the sales of any land and property identified within the Supplementary Capital Receipts Schedule 2025/2026. 3) That, having considered and dismissed the objection to the disposal of public open space, approval be given to the disposal of the land at Grasscroft, Almondbury, shown edged red on the plan at Appendix B of the considered report. 4) That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place to negotiate and agree terms and complete the sale of the land at Grasscroft, Almondbury. 5) That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Legal, Governance and Commissioning to enter into all agreements necessary to effect any of the disposals approved in (1) and (3). 6) That the highway improvement lines as shown in the plan at Appendix C and as identified in paragraphs 2.20 - 2.22 of the considered report be revoked.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025