Decision

The Council has decided to approve the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy, replacing the previous economic strategy for the area.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was to submit the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy to the meeting of Council on 16 July 2025 with a recommendation to adopt.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy, which will replace the Kirklees Economic Strategy 2019-2025.

topline: The Council has decided to approve the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy, replacing the previous economic strategy for the area.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves economic strategies that can impact various stakeholders in the community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local businesses", "Residents of Kirklees"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12908

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy (KIES) - the overarching strategy for the economy in Kirklees.   The Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy is the fourth of the top tier strategies and will replace the Kirklees Economic Strategy 2019-2025.  

Content: To approve the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy (KIES) - the overarching strategy for the economy in Kirklees.   The Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy is the fourth of the top tier strategies and will replace the Kirklees Economic Strategy 2019-2025.   RESOLVED - That the Kirklees Inclusive Economy Strategy be submitted to the meeting of Council on 16 July 2025 with a recommendation to adopt.  

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025