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16/01/2020 - Authority to vary contract for the provision of legal counsel for the Forward Borrowing Project ref: 4922 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to vary the contract with Bevan Brittan LLP to provide legal counsel for the Council as part of a forward borrowing exercise.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 17/01/2020
Effective from: 16/01/2020
Decision:
To approve a variation in the contract for the provision of legal counsel with Bevan Brittan to enable them to provide additional work arising from entering into the capital markets, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Daniel Omisore
14/01/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 4917 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 9 December 2019 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
14/01/2020 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 4913 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
There were no items requiring the exclusion of the press or public.
14/01/2020 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 4918 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
None
14/01/2020 - Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2020 - 2025 ref: 4896 Recommendations Approved
Pursuant to section 1(4) of the Homelessness
Act 2002, the Council must exercise its power to carry out and
publish a homelessness strategy so as to ensure that a new
homelessness strategy for their area is published within the period
of five years beginning with the day on which their last
homelessness strategy was published.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that Cabinet:
(1) Note the consultation feedback and subsequent amendments to the draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2020 – 2025).
(2) Approve the finalised version of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2020 – 2025) for publication.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
14/01/2020 - Morland Gardens Redevelopment ref: 4910 Recommendations Approved
To support the proposal to invest up to
£43m to deliver a state of the art adult education centre, 65
new affordable homes, a 675 sq metres affordable workspace for
start-up businesses from the local community, and a public facing
cafe. This includes the cost of the 2 year service decant.
To agree to the proposed decant of the existing provision at
Morland Gardens to the Stonebridge
Primary Schools Annexe, a vacant council owned site.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
NOTED the deputation received from by Errol Donald (representing the Morland Gardens Community Steering Group) and additional representations made by Councillor Ezajughi (as ward councillor) in relation to the scheme.
RESOLVED that Cabinet:
(1) Approve the proposal to invest up to £43m to deliver a state of the art adult education centre, 65 new affordable homes, 675 sq metres affordable workspace for start-up businesses from the local community, and a public facing café at 1 Morland Gardens.
(2) Note that the proposal to invest up to £43m at 1 Morland Gardens includes the cost of the 2 year service decant and encompasses £6.5m of the GLA affordable housing grant.
(3) Note the risk that if the Stonebridge Primary School Annexe isn’t used for decant, as outlined in paragraphs 3.43-3.47 of the report, it may not be viable to deliver the project in accordance with the delivery timetable at paragraph 3.42 in the report, with there being various risks as detailed in paragraph 3.48 of the report, to include a risk that alternative capacity for classes could not be found, meaning a period of 2 years where Brent Start would have to close a significant portion of its provision.
(4) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Schools, Employment and Skills, to carry out the consultation process with third parties prior to appropriation and thereafter to consider responses prior to appropriating 1 Morland Gardens.
(5) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment to appropriate 1 Morland Gardens for planning purposes and use its powers under section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to override third party rights.
(6) Approve the procurement of a delivery partner to deliver the redevelopment of 1 Morland Gardens.
(7) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment to approve the pre-tender considerations for the procurement of the delivery partner and thereafter arrange for Officers to evaluate tenders on the basis of the approved evaluation criteria.
(8) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Schools, Employment and Skills, to award the contract for a developer partner.
Lead officer: Matthew Dibben
14/01/2020 - London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee – Governing Agreement Amendment for Electric Vehicle Charging ref: 4907 Recommendations Approved
To agree to delegate to London Councils’
Transport and Environment Committee (TEC) to exercise further
functions in delivering electric vehicle charging infrastructure
across London.
To authorise the Council’s Director of Legal, HR, Audit and
Investigations to sign any necessary documents to give effect to
the variation of the London Council’s TEC.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that Cabinet:
(1) Delegate authority to London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee to exercise the further functions under section 16 of the 2013 London Local Authorities and Transport Act 2013 as set out in the report in paragraph 3.13 and Appendices A and B.
(2) Cabinet also authorised the Council’s Director of Legal, HR, Audit and Investigations to sign any necessary documents to give effect to the variation of the London Council’s Transport and Environment Committee Governing Agreement dated 13 December 2001 (as amended).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gerry Ansell
14/01/2020 - Quarter 3 Capital Budget Monitoring Report ref: 4912 Recommendations Approved
This report sets out the current forecasts against the capital budget.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Cabinet noted the overall capital financial position.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
14/01/2020 - Quarter 3 Revenue Budget Monitoring Report ref: 4911 Recommendations Approved
This report sets out the current forecasts of
income and expenditure against
the revenue budget.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
Cabinet noted the overall financial position and the actions being taken to manage the issues arising.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
14/01/2020 - Air Quality Task Group Report ref: 4893 Recommendations Approved
To consider the report and recommendations of the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 23/01/2020
Decision:
NOTED the deputation received from Mark Falcon (representing Clear Air for Brent) and additional comments made by Councillor Nerva in relation to the report.
Following its introduction by Councillor Stephens (as Chair of the Scrutiny Task Group) Cabinet RESOLVED that the Air Quality Scrutiny Report and recommendations be noted.
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
14/01/2020 - Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools 2021/22 ref: 4906 Recommendations Approved
To consider the outcomes of the statutory consultation on and agree proposed changes to Admission Arrangements for Community Schools, to take effect for the academic year 2021/22, as required by the School Admissions Code.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 22/01/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that Cabinet approve the proposed admission arrangements for Brent community schools for the 2021/2022 academic year (Appendix 2).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Brian Grady
14/01/2020 - Any other urgent business ref: 4914 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
None.
14/01/2020 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 4897 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
14/01/2020 - Petitions (if any) ref: 4919 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
None
14/01/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4916 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
None
14/01/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 4915 For Determination
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/01/2020
Effective from: 14/01/2020
Decision:
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Mili Patel.
16/12/2019 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Le Gaga Ltd for the premises known as First Floor, 3 Abercorn Commercial Centre, Manor Farm Road, HA0 1AN, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4905 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 16/12/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 16/12/2019
Decision:
Granted with conditions
11/09/2019 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Nandos Chickenland Ltd for the premises known as Nandos, Unit 2, Capitol Way, NW9 0AW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4904 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 11/09/2019
Decision:
Agreed
11/09/2019 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by the Licensing Inspector for the premises known as Food & Wine, 246-248 Neasden Lane, NW10 0AA, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4903 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 11/09/2019
Decision:
Licensing authority formally withdrew the application until further notice
11/09/2019 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by the Licensing Inspector for the premises known as Jackmans, 279 Neasden Lane, NW10 1QJ, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4902 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 11/09/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 11/09/2019
Decision:
Licensing authority formally withdrew the application until further notice
04/12/2019 - Application for a Temporary Event Notice by Agnaldo Dal Forno for the premises known as 212 High Street, NW10 4SY, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4901 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/12/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 04/12/2019
Decision:
Granted
04/12/2019 - Application for a New Premises Licence by The Axe Throwing Company Limited for the premises known as Bad Axe Throwing, Units 32-33 Boxpark, Wembley, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4900 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/12/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 04/12/2019
Decision:
Agreed
04/12/2019 - Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Keseven Prathipkumar for the premises known as Taste of Ceylon, 32 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TL, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4899 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/12/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 04/12/2019
Decision:
Adjourned until 17 January 2020
04/12/2019 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Nuisance Control Team for the premises known as Barril, 159 High Street, NW10 4TR, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4898 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/12/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 04/12/2019
Decision:
Revoked
27/09/2019 - Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Ketan Kantibhai Patel for the premises known as Spice Klub, Basement 93-95 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4BN, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4894 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 27/09/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 13/01/2020
Effective from: 27/09/2019
Decision:
Conditions agreed with responsible authorities prior to hearing
27/09/2019 - Application for New Premises Licence by Ms Saroja Stanley Fernando for the premises known as Claypots, 531-533 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2DJ, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 4892 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 27/09/2019 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 10/01/2020
Effective from: 27/09/2019
Decision:
Granted with Conditions