Agenda and minutes
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Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial interests Members are invited to declare, at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on this agenda. Minutes: None declared. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting held on 25 March 2010 PDF 107 KB The minutes are attached. Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 March 2010 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting. |
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Matters Arising (if any) Minutes: None. |
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Decisions made by the Executive on 23 June 2010 in respect of the reports below were called-in for consideration by the Forward Plan Select Committee in accordance with Standing Order 18.
(a) Enforcement of moving traffic and parking contraventions by means of CCTV cameras.
The reason for the call-in is:-
· To examine the cost implications and timetable for implementation.
The Executive report is attached. The Lead Members and Lead Officers are invited to attend the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.
(b) Main Programme Grant - funding for organisations providing Regeneration, Crime and Community Safety Services (3 year funding).
The reason for the call-in is:-
· Inaccurate information regarding financial position of Brent Private Tenants Rights Group given.
The Executive report is attached. The Lead Members and Lead Officers are invited to attend the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.
(c) South Kilburn Regeneration - next steps.
The reason for the call-in is:-
· To examine further the cost implications and timetable.
The Executive report is attached. The Lead Members and Lead Officers are invited to attend the meeting to respond to Members’ questions. Additional documents:
Minutes: Decisions made by the Executive on 23 June 2010 in respect of the reports below were called-in for consideration by the Forward Plan Select Committee in accordance with Standing Order 18.
(a) Enforcement of Moving Traffic and Parking Contraventions by means of CCTV cameras
The reason for the call-in was:-
· To examine the cost implications and timetable for implementation
Councillor J Moher (Lead Member for Highways and Transportation) introduced the report and confirmed that enforcement of moving traffic contraventions (MTCs) had been agreed in principle at the Executive meeting in March 2009 and he drew Members’ attention to the resolutions agreed at that meeting. Members heard that the proposals had arisen in light of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 which allowed transfer of powers from the police to local authorities to take enforcement against minor traffic offences. Councillor J Moher explained that it was necessary for the Council to acquire these powers as the police had indicated that they would no longer be taking action against motorists who had made minor errors of judgement. However, he stressed that such minor error of judgements could lead to serious traffic contraventions, compromising the safety of both motorists and pedestrians and the proposals focused on ensuring public safety. Members heard that although this was a new area of expenditure, the income such measures were likely to generate were assured. Councillor J Moher then referred to some of the proposals in the report in detail, including the intention to introduce smaller but clearer hatch lines in order to make an infringement less excusable. There were also proposals to increase safety in school locations, such as deterring cars from parking nearby and such measures would be welcomed by schools and parents. It was proposed that fines would be used as a form of deterrent for such contraventions. Councillor J Moher confirmed that the proposals also required the approval of Full Council and London Councils.
During Members discussion, Councillor Hirani enquired when the initial costs of introducing the scheme would be covered by the income it would generate and sought clarification as to whether traffic enforcement cameras would be used. Councillor Naheerathan raised the issue of traffic flow at the junction of Kingsbury Road and Edgware Road and enquired about the processes involved in changing the phasing of traffic lights.
Councillor Lorber sought further details of the annual repayments of the prudential borrowing undertaken to fund the scheme and enquired what the anticipated number of penalty notice charges (PCNs) would be. With regard to yellow box junctions, he referred to the one located at the junction of Forty Lane and The Paddocks, stating that it was difficult to avoid infringements when turning into The Paddocks when traffic was at a standstill, and similar situation existed at other locations in the borough. He stressed the need to ensure that due consideration was given as to how the measures were implemented and took into account the specific characteristics of the various locations. Furthermore, ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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The Executive List of Decisions for the Meeting that took place on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 PDF 94 KB The List of Decisions from the meeting of the Executive that took place on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 is attached. Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the Executive List of Decisions for the meeting that took place on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 be noted. |
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Equalities Impact on Finance Modernisation Project
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item to update Members as to whether there has been any impact on equality from the Finance Modernisation project. Minutes: Equalities Impact on Finance Modernisation Project
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that the briefing note on Equalities Impact on Finance Modernisation Project be noted. |
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The Forward Plan - Issue 3 PDF 135 KB Issue 3 (12.07.10 to 08.11.10) of the Forward Plan is attached. Minutes: Issue 3 of the Forward Plan (12.07.10 to 08.11.10) was before members of the Select Committee. Following consideration of Issue 3 of the Forward Plan, the Select Committee made the following requests:-
(i) Dudden Hill Lane, land adjacent to No. 19
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing details of the other options considered prior to disposing of the land to a housing association. The request was made by the Chair.
(ii) Land at Elm Gardens
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing details of any offers or approaches made to or from other organisations to acquire the site and the procedures involved in disposing of the site. The request was made by the Chair.
(iii) Disposal of two former park keeper properties on Barham Park
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing details of what options are being considered.
Lead officer attendance was also requested to respond to Members’ questions. The request was made by Councillor Lorber.
(iv) Building Schools for the Future Strategy
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing information on arrangements in view that the Government has shelved the Building Schools for the Future Programme. The request was made by Councillor Hirani.
(v) Waste and Street Cleansing Review
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item focusing on proposals for efficiency savings and the objectives of the consultation.
Lead Member and lead officer attendance was also requested to respond to Members’ questions. The request was made by the Chair.
(vi) Modernisation of Direct Services
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing details of the modernisation plans. The request was made by the Chair.
(vii) ALMO New Build Programme
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing details of the implications of mixed tenures and the costs involved in disposing of properties, including in-house disposals. Lead Member and lead officer attendance was also requested to respond to Members’ questions. The request was made by the Chair and Councillor Lorber.
(viii) Homes and Community Agency investment plan
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item to explain what sites are potentially affected and the implications for mixed tenures.
Lead Member and lead officer attendance was also requested to respond to Members’ questions. The request was made by the Chair.
(ix) Authority to renew advice service grants
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item to explain whether the grant funding was subject to inflation adjustments. The request was made by the Chair. |
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Items considered by the Executive that were not included in the Forward Plan (if any) None. Minutes: None. |
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Date of Next Meeting The next scheduled meeting of the Select Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, 11 August 2010 at 7.30 pm. Minutes: It was noted that the next meeting of the Forward Plan was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 at 7.30 pm. |
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Any Other Urgent Business Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Democratic Services Manager or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 64. Minutes: None. |
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Exclusion of Press and Public PDF 55 KB Supplementary Agenda
Introductions, if appropriate.
Apologies for absence and clarification of alternate members
Exclusion of Press and Public
The following appendices are not for publication as it/they relate to the following category of exempt information as specified in the Local Government Act 1972 namely:
Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
5 Call-in of Executive Decisions from the Meeting of the Executive held on Wednesday, 23 June 2010
(c) South Kilburn Regeneration - next steps.
The reason for the call-in is:-
· To examine further the cost implications and timetable.
The Executive report is attached. The Lead Members and Lead Officers are invited to attend the meeting to respond to Members’ questions. Additional documents: Minutes: The following appendices are not for publication as it/they relate to the following category of exempt information as specified in the Local Government Act 1972 namely:
Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
Call-in of Executive Decisions from the Meeting of the Executive held on Wednesday, 23 June 2010
South Kilburn Regeneration - next steps – appendices 2 and 3.
Members noted appendices 2 and 3 of the report. |