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07/03/2024 - West London Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme ref: 6920 Recommendations Approved
To agree the Service Level Agreement between the West London local authorities (Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Brent, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Harrow) following a successful grant bid to develop a recruitment and retention hub.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Children & Young People
Decision published: 21/03/2024
Effective from: 29/03/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director for Children and Young People:
i) Notes that Brent Council, alongside Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Councils has been awarded £708,466 by the Department for Education for a West London Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme.
ii) Approves the Council entering into a collaboration agreement and associated schedules with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and six (6) other West London boroughs for the purposes of delivering the West London Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kelli Eboji
13/03/2024 - Apologies for Absence and Clarification of Alternate Members ref: 6914 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Begum, Dixon and Maurice, with Councillor Ahmed attending as a substitute for Councillor Dixon and Councillor Collymore attending as a substitute for Councillor Begum.
13/03/2024 - Any Other Urgent Business ref: 6917 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
None.
13/03/2024 - 163-165 Edgware Road, London, NW9 ref: 6918 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the completion of a legal agreement to secure the obligations and conditions set out in the Committee report, in addition to amending condition 17 to require the identification and delivery (if feasible) of facilities for hire bikes (which may include geofenced areas, docking stations or docking areas) and amending condition 34 to include provision for access for local residents to the gym and pool at discounted rates and the co-working space at nil rates within the Community Access Plan.
13/03/2024 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6916 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meetings held on Wednesday 7 February 2024 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.
13/03/2024 - Declarations of Interests ref: 6915 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2024 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
Councillor Saqib Butt declared a personal interest in relation to Agenda Item 4 (23/3365 - 163-165 Edgware Road, London, NW9), stating that as the Councillor representing Kingsbury ward they had been contacted by both residential organisations and the developer but affirmed that they had not yet come to a decision regarding the application and thus was attending the Committee with an open mind.
13/03/2024 - Authority to Award - Microsoft Dynamics Licences for the Shared Technology Services partner borough - the London Borough of Southwark ref: 6919 Recommendations Approved
Authority to Award - Microsoft Dynamics
Licences for the Shared Technology Services partner borough - the
London Borough of Southwark
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform:
i) Approves the pre-tender considerations set out in the report.
ii) Approves the award of contract for Microsoft Dynamic Licences for Shared Tecnology Services Borough Southwark to Bytes Software Services Limited for 5 years in the sum of £1,023,787.80.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amin Jan
11/03/2024 - Authority to Vary and Extend the Mechanical and Electrical ("M&E") Contracts (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6913 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to vary and extend M&E Services Contracts.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 22/03/2024
Decision:
To approve the variation of the Mechanical and Electrical contracts referred to in paragraph 3.6 of the accompanying report to enable a further extension of up to nine months to such contracts in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
11/03/2024 - i4B Holdings Ltd Business Plan 2024 - 25 ref: 6900 Recommendations Approved
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This report provides Cabinet with a final draft of the i4B Holdings
Ltd (i4B) 2024/2 Business Plan. Cabinet is asked to approve the
Business Plan on behalf of the Shareholder.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet noted the introductory comments made by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4B and First Wave Housing (FWH) Ltd Boards) in presenting the i4B and FWH Business Plans who began by outlining the nature of the current challenges faced in relation to the performance of both companies as a housing service, which included rent collection during a cost-of-living crisis; building safety; pressure from disrepair claims as well as longer term issues such as working towards net zero.
In focussing on priorities moving forward he highlighted the work being undertaken to tackle voids (including minor void performance), which included looking for best practice as well as further activity to streamline processes, and other housing management issues which had included establishing closer links between staff and the areas they covered in order to develop a more holistic approach and relationship with tenants and the Board continuing to closely monitor levels of tenant satisfaction.
In terms of strategic challenges, he advised members that they key focus remained on seeking to maximise the Boards contribution to the Council’s wider priorities, with a specific focus in supporting the work being undertaken to tackle the demand for housing and increasing levels of homelessness. As part of this approach, the Board had identified workstreams over the coming year aiming to increase i4Bs level of stock (utilising the rise in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and increased price cap supported by discussions with the Council on the potential draw down of further funding) with initial activity focussed around the acquisition of 3-4 bed houses in the North West of the borough above the North Circular Road and small blocks as well as supporting tenants to move through i4B. In terms of the support to tenants, members were advised of the work already being undertaken with BEAM as a partner organisation to provide specific employment support alongside the focus in developing wider packages of support for tenants.
In recognising the challenges outlined alongside current performance and welcoming the approach adopted in relation to the strategic priorities identified by i4B, Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the 2024-25 i4B Holdings Ltd Business Plan and financial model as Shareholder of the Company.
(2) To approvethe 2024-25 Service Level Agreement between i4B Holdings Ltd and the Council.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sadie East
11/03/2024 - Future of Housing Repairs Service Update ref: 6902 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to Extend Wates Contract for six months and other pre-tender considerations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To approve an extension to the current housing repairs service contract with Wates, for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension for a further six months for the reasons set out in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 of the report.
(2) To approve the outline pre-tender considerations set out in Section 6 of the report.
(3) To approve the new timetable for future repairs delivery actions as set out at paragraph 5.3 of the report.
(4) To approve the proposal that the final cost/quality split be agreed by the Corporate Director, Resident Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director, Finance and Resources.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
11/03/2024 - Corporate Performance Report - Quarter 3 2023/24 ref: 6905 Recommendations Approved
This decision asks members to note the performance information contained in the report and challenge progress with responsible officers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To note the Borough Plan 2023-24 performance reporting for Q3 as set out in section 3 and Appendix A of the report.
(2) To note the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and agree the remedial actions on strategic risks identified as appropriate alongside the challenge on progress being provided with responsible officers as necessary.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jon Cartwright
11/03/2024 - Proposal to deliver 60 homes for Social Rent on the Chalk Hill Estate ref: 6904 Recommendations Approved
This report sets out an opportunity to work
closely with one of our strategic partners Metropolitan Thames
Valley Housing to unlock 60 new social homes for residents by
repurposing garage sites.
The purpose of the report is to seek approval of required
Compulsory Purchase Orders, Stopping Up Orders required to deliver
the scheme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve in principle the Council working with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association (MTVH) to support the development objective ofdelivering newsocial housing withinthe Chalkhill Estate.
(2) To approve in principle to make Compulsory Purchase Orders of land interests within the Chalkhill Estate as identified on Plan 1 under Planning or Housing legislation to bring forward the development objectives, subject to a further specific resolution of Cabinet in respect of the making of each order.
(3) To agree advancing the preliminary stages of the compulsory purchase process on the Chalkhill Estate, including, but not limited to, land referencing, issuing section 16 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 notices (section 16 notices), engaging,consulting andnegotiating withlandowners, andpreparation ofdocumentation and undertake all matters that the Council might need to undertake to inform a further report to Cabinet to make, confirm and implement the CPO, if required.
(4) To approve inprinciple to appropriate,subject to planning,the land identifiedon Plan1 under section 203 of the 2016 Housing and Planning Act, subject to a further specific resolution ofCabinet inrespect ofthe makingof eachappropriation.
(5) To approve in principle to make stopping up orders using planning or highways legislation for any land identified on Plan 1 and comprising public highway.
(6) To note the potential for the delivery of new social housing illustrated by MTVH’s current design proposals and that the current proposal will be subject to further consultation, designrefinement andfollowing thatbe subjectof anapplication forplanning permissionto the Local Planning Authority.
(7) To delegate authorityto theCorporate Directorof ResidentServices, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security to enter into an indemnity agreement with MTVH to indemnify the Council for all costs associated with the compulsory purchase process on Chalkhill Estate.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Wards affected: Barnhill;
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
11/03/2024 - Amendment to the Procurement of the Framework Agreement For Housing Refurbishment Works ref: 6903 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to amend the Authority to Tender for a Framework Agreement for Housing Refurbishment Works & a Framework Agreement for Technical Consultancy Services - Decision Taken at the Cabinet Meeting of Monday 12 October 2020.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the proposed amendments to the procurement of a framework agreement for Housing Refurbishment Works as set out in paragraph 4.4 of the report to include the increases of Lots from 6 to 16, the amendment to annual framework value and the extension of the framework term from four to ten years compared to that detailed in the Cabinet Report dated 12 October 2020 requesting Authority to Tender for Framework Agreements for Housing Refurbishment Works and Technical Consultancy Services.
(2) To note that the amended framework for Housing Refurbishment Works will be available to call off by Council officers and contractors appointed in connection with replacement repairs, voids and planned maintenance works.
(3) To approve inviting tenders for a framework agreement for Housing Refurbishment Works on the basis of the revised pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 4.9 of the report.
(4) To approves officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (3) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 4.9 of the report.
(5) To approve reducing the number of Lots from seven to six for the framework agreement for Technical Consultancy Services as detailed in paragraph 4.1 of the report.
(6) To approve the report in conjunction with the re-procurement of the repairs and maintenance service report (Item 9 above).
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Giuseppe Coia
11/03/2024 - First Wave Housing Ltd (FWH) Business Plan 2024 - 25 ref: 6901 Recommendations Approved
This report provides Cabinet with a final draft of the First Wave Housing Ltd (FWH) 2024/25 Business Plan. Cabinet is asked to approve the Business Plan on behalf of the Guarantor.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Having noted the introductory comments made by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4B and First Wave Housing (FWH) Ltd Boards) under the previous item including the focus of FWH (working with the Council) in seeking to maximise the opportunities identified through any additional streams of grant funding, Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the 2024-25 First Wave Housing Ltd Business Plan and financial model as Guarantor of the Company.
(2) To approvethe 2024-25 Service Level Agreement between First Wave Housing Ltd and the Council.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Lead officer: Sadie East
11/03/2024 - Provision of Microsoft Licences - for STS partner borough of Southwark ref: 6907 Recommendations Approved
Authority to Tender - Provision of Microsoft
Licences - STS partner borough of Southwark
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the award of a contract for the provision of Microsoft Licences for the London Borough of Southwark to Bytes Software Services Limited for a term of three years in the estimated sum of £6,306,449.63.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amin Jan
11/03/2024 - Any other urgent business ref: 6909 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
There were no items of urgent business.
11/03/2024 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 6908 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
11/03/2024 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 6899 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
There were no items referred from either the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
11/03/2024 - Petitions (if any) ref: 6898 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
No petitions were submitted for consideration at the meeting.
11/03/2024 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6897 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
None.
11/03/2024 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6896 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 5 February 2024 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.
Eligible for Call-In: No
11/03/2024 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6895 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
No declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
11/03/2024 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6894 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
Councillor Muhammed Butt (Leader of Council) formally welcomed Councillor Mili Patel back in her role as Vice-Chair, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform and Cabinet Vice-Chair, following her return from maternity leave.
The opportunity was also taken to thank Councillor Tatler for the work undertaken and support in covering Councillor Mili Patel’s portfolio as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform.
No apologies for absence were received.
11/03/2024 - Request for Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) Allocation for Three Projects ref: 6906 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) for Three Projects.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/03/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 19/03/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To approve the use of £600k of SCIL for the fit out of Preston Community Library.
(2) To approve the use of up to £3m of SCIL for the completion of the spine road at Northwick Park as part of the One Public Estate development.
(3) To approve the use of £500k of SCIL for the nursery development project at Grove Park Pavilion.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 March 24
Wards affected: Kingsbury; Northwick Park; Preston;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
11/03/2024 - Direct Award of contract for Housing First Service for Rough Sleepers (Officer Non-Key Recordable Decision) ref: 6912 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a Housing First Service for rough sleepers funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) under its Rough Sleeper Initiatives (RSI) Grant, and the Greater London Authority (GLA) under its Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Residents Services
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
(1) To note the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security has granted an exemption from the requirement to tender for a Medium Value Contract for a Housing First Service for Rough Sleepers.
(2) To note the pre-tender considerations relating to award of the contract.
(3) To approve the direct award of the contract for a Housing First Service for rough sleepers for a period of thirteen (13) months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025 in the sum of £231,672 including VAT to St Mungo Community Housing Association (the Contract).
(4) To confirm that there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed contract in (3) above.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
11/03/2024 - Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of a Housing First Service for Rough Sleepers through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6910 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a Housing First Service for rough sleepers funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) under its Rough Sleeper Initiatives (RSI) Grant, and the Greater London Authority (GLA) under its Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 11/03/2024
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Housing First Service for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution. The value of the contract for the thirteen (13) months is £231,672 including VAT although it should be noted the Provider does not charge VAT for this service.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
12/03/2024 - Authority to Direct Award Contracts for Private Renters Tenant Advisory and Support Services (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6911 Recommendations Approved
Authority to direct award for Private Renters Tenants Support and Advisory Service contracts as required by Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Residents Services
Decision published: 12/03/2024
Effective from: 12/03/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director, Resident Services;
i) Notes the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness, and Renters’ Security has granted an exemption from the requirement to tender for a contract for a Private Renters Tenants Support and Advisory Service.
ii) Notes the Contract Standing Order 89 considerations.
iii) Approves the direct award of the contract for a Private Renters Tenants Support and Advisory Service for a period of two years in the sum of £300,000 to Advice for Renters Limited.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Spencer Randolph
07/03/2024 - Authority to Tender Contract for the construction works required to deliver the Brent Children’s Care Home (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6892 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to tender contract for the construction works required to deliver Brent Children’s Care Home.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 08/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
That the Director of Property & Assets:
i) Approves inviting tenders for contract in respect of the construction works required to deliver the Brent Children’s Care Home on the basis of the pre - tender considerations.
ii) Approves Officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (i) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: Barnhill;
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
07/03/2024 - Authority to tender the heating system replacement works contract at Uxendon Manor Primary School ref: 6893 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to tender for a contract for the heating system replacement works at Uxendon Manor Primary School as per Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 08/03/2024
Effective from: 16/03/2024
Decision:
(1) To approve issuing an Open Tender for the heating system replacement works at Uxendon Manor Primary School on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.2.6 of the accompanying report.
(2) To approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.2.6 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: Kenton;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
07/03/2024 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to permit the procurement of a Private Renters Tenant Advisory & Support Service from Advice for Renters ref: 6891 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of a Private Renters Tenants support and advisory service from the organisation Advice for Renters and seeks approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract to Advice for Renters.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Private Renters Tenants support and advisory service from the organisation Advice for Renters for a period of two years in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Spencer Randolph
29/02/2024 - Members' Allowance Scheme Annual Review 2024 -25 ref: 6889 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the Members Allowance Scheme in the proposed terms set out within the report for the 2024-25 Financial Year.
(2) To authorise the Corporate Director of Governance to comply with the statutory requirements to publicise the Council’s Members’ Allowance Scheme.
29/02/2024 - Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2023-2024 ref: 6888 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Council RESOLVED to note the 2023-24 Mid-Year Treasury report and that the Council had been fully compliant with the Prudential Indicators set as part of the annual strategy.
Eligible for call-in: No
29/02/2024 - Auditor's Annual Report on the London Borough of Brent ref: 6887 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Council RESOLVED to note the external auditor’s annual report on Value for Money as part of the 2022-23 audit of the year end accounts.
Eligible for call-in: No
29/02/2024 - Budget and Council Tax 2024 - 2025 ref: 6886 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
(1) To agree an overall 4.99% increase in the Council’s element of Council Tax for 2024/25, with 2% as a precept for Adult Social Care and a 2.99% general increase.
(2) To agree the General Fund revenue budget for 2024/25, as summarised in Appendices A and B of the report.
(3) To agree the savings proposals for 2024/25 and 2025/26, as set out in Appendices C (i) and C (ii) of the report.
(4) To note the Equalities Impact Assessments on the budget proposals, as set out in Appendices C (iii) and C (iv) of the report.
(5) To note the report from the Budget Scrutiny Task Group in Appendix D of the report.
(6) To note and agree inclusion of the HRA budget and business plan in the overall Council budget for 2024/25 as set out in section eight and appendix Q of the report.
(7) To agree the Dedicated Schools Grant, as set out in section nine of the report.
(8) To agree the changes to the existing Capital Programme in relation to additions of new schemes and reprofiling, as set out in section 11 and Appendix E of the report and note the Capital Pipeline Schemes in Appendix F of the report.
(9) To agree the Capital Strategy, the Investment Strategy, the Treasury Management Strategy and the Minimum Revenue Provision Statement as set out in Appendices G, H, I and J of the report.
(10) To agree for a new loan and equity facility of up to £40m to be made available to i4B Holdings Ltd for the provision of PRS accommodation in line with the Temporary Reform Accommodation plan as set out in section 11.40 of the report.
(11) To agree the Reserves Strategy and schedule of reserves, as set out in Appendices K (i) and K (ii) of the report.
(12) To note the action plan to implement CIPFA’s Financial Management Code and conduct a Financial Resilience Assessment, as set out in Appendix L of the report.
(13) To agree the schedule of fees and charges, as set out in Appendix M of the report.
(14) To note the results of the budget consultation, as set out in section seven and detailed in Appendices N (i) and N(ii) of the report.
(15) To note the legal advice from the Corporate Director of Governance, as set out in Appendix O of the report.
(16) To agree the Pay Policy Statement for 2024/25, as set out in Appendix P of the report.
Council Tax recommendations
(17) In relation to the Council Tax for 2024/25:
It was agreed that the following amounts be now calculated as the Council’s element by the Council for the year 2024/25 in accordance with Sections 31 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as amended:
(a) £1,099,616,055 being the aggregate of the amount that the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(2) of the Act.
(b) £937,554,302 being the aggregate of the amounts that the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(3) of the Act.
(c) £162,061,753 being the amount by which the aggregate at (a) above exceeds the aggregate at (b) above, calculated by the Council, in accordance with Section 31A(4) of the Act, as its Council Tax requirement for the year.
(d) £1,564.65 being the amount at (c) above, divided by the amount for the tax base of 103,577, agreed by the General Purposes Committee on the 11 December 2023, calculated by the Council, in accordance with Section 31B of the Act, as the basic amount of its Council Tax for the year.
(e) Valuation Bands
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
1,043.10 |
1,216.95 |
1,390.80 |
1,564.65 |
1,912.35 |
2,260.05 |
2,607.75 |
3,129.30 |
being the amounts given by multiplying the amount at (d) above by the number which, in the proportion set out in Section 5(1) of the Act, is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D, calculated by the Council, in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act, as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
(18) That it be noted that for the year 2024/25 the proposed GLA precept issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, in respect of the GLA, for each of the categories of dwellings are as shown below:
Valuation Bands |
|||||||
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
314.27 |
366.64 |
419.02 |
471.40 |
576.16 |
680.91 |
785.67 |
942.80 |
(19) That, having calculated the aggregate of the amounts at 17(e) and (18) above the Council, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of council tax for the year 2024/25 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:
Valuation Bands |
|||||||
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
1,357.37 |
1,583.59 |
1,809.82 |
2,036.05 |
2,488.51 |
2,940.96 |
3,393.42 |
4,072.10 |
(20) That it be noted that the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources has determined that the Council element of the basic amount of Council Tax for 2024/25 is not excessive in accordance with the principles approved under Section 52ZB of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
(a) That the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources be and is hereby authorised to give due notice of the said Council Tax in the manner provided by Section 38(2) of the 1992 Act.
(b) That the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources be and is hereby authorised when necessary to apply for a summons against any Council Taxpayer or non-domestic ratepayer on whom an account for the said tax or rate and any arrears has been duly served and who has failed to pay the amounts due to take all subsequent necessary action to recover them promptly.
(c) That the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources be and is hereby authorised to collect revenues and distribute monies from the Collection Fund and is authorised to borrow or to lend money in accordance with the regulations to the maximum benefit of each fund.
In accordance with Standing Order 43, as the above decisions related to the setting of the Budget and Council Tax they were subject to a recorded vote.
Prior to the above recommendations being approved, the alternative budget proposals moved as amendments to the budget report by the Conservative & Liberal Democrats Groups were put to the vote and declared LOST.
The voting recorded on the amendment moved by the Conservative Group was as follows:
For the Amendment (4): Councillors Hirani, Kansagra, Maurice & Mistry.
Against the Amendment (47): Councillors Aden, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Ahmadi-Moghaddam, Akram, Bajwa, Benea, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, Choudry, Collymore, Conneely, Crabb, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Fraser, Gbajumo, Georgiou, Grahl, Hack, Johnson, Kabir, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Long, Lorber, Mahmood, Matin, Miller, Mitchell, Moeen, Molloy, Nerva, M.Patel, Rajan Seelan, Rubin, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Southwood and Tatler.
Abstentions to the Amendment (2): Councillors Hylton (Mayor) and Dar (Deputy Mayor).
The voting recorded on the amendment moved by the Liberal Democrats Group was as follows:
For the Amendment (3): Councillors Georgiou, Lorber and Matin
Against the Amendment (48): Councillors Aden, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Ahmadi-Moghaddam, Akram, Bajwa, Benea, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, Choudry, Collymore, Conneely, Crabb, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Fraser, Gbajumo, Grahl, Hack, Hirani, Johnson, Kabir, Kansagra, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Long, Mahmood, Maurice, Miller, Mistry, Mitchell, Moeen, Molloy, Nerva, M.Patel, Rajan Seelan, Rubin, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Southwood and Tatler.
Abstentions to the Amendment (2): Councillors Hylton (Mayor) and Dar (Deputy Mayor).
The substantive recommendations, as detailed above, were then put to the vote and declared CARRIED. The voting recorded was as follows:
For (45): Councillors Aden, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Ahmadi-Moghaddam, Akram, Bajwa, Benea, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, Choudry, Collymore, Conneely, Crabb, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Fraser, Gbajumo, Grahl, Hack, Johnson, Kabir, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Long, Mahmood, Miller, Mitchell, Moeen, Molloy, Nerva, M.Patel, Rajan Seelan, Rubin, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Smith, Southwood and Tatler
Against (7): Councillors Georgiou, Hirani, Kansagra, Lorber, Matin. Maurice, & Mistry.
Abstentions (2): Councillors Hylton (Mayor) and Dar (Deputy Mayor).
Eligible for call-in: No
29/02/2024 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6881 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Begum, Jayanti Patel & Shah.
29/02/2024 - Urgent Business ref: 6890 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
No urgent items of business were raised at the meeting.
29/02/2024 - Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs (if any) ref: 6885 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
Committee Membership
(1) To note that following her return from maternity leave (with effect from Monday 11 March 2024) the Leader of the Council had reappointed Councillor Mili Patel to resume her role as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform.
(2) To confirm the appointment of The Venerable Archdeacon Catherine Pickford to fill the vacancy as the Church of England Statutory co-opted member on the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee for a period of 2 years (subject to confirmation of the ongoing appointment at the Annual Council meeting each year)
(3) Following Councillor Mili Patel’s return from maternity leave (with effect from Monday 11 March 2024):
(a) To confirm the appointment of Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Farah as a full member on the General Purposes Committee with Councillor Farah to replace the existing vacancy as a substitute member & Councillor Mili Patel to be reappointed as Vice-Chair on the Committee.
(b) To confirm the appointment of Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Tatler as a full member on the Health & Wellbeing Board.
(c) To note that the Leader of the Council had reappointed Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Tatler as full member and Brent’s Chair of the Joint Borough IT Committee Brent, Lewisham & Southwark.
(d) To note that the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Knight as a full member on the Barham Park Trust Committee with Councillor Knight to replace the existing vacancy as substitute member.
Outside Bodies:
(e) To confirm the appointment of Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Tatler as deputy on the London Council’s Leaders Committee.
(f) To note that the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Tatler as deputy on the London Council’s Greater London Employment Forum.
(g) To note that the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor Mili Patel to replace Councillor Donnelly-Jackson as Brent’s full representative on the London Council’s Grants Committee with Councillor Donnelly-Jackson appointed as deputy.
29/02/2024 - Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received) ref: 6884 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Announcements from the Mayor were noted in relation to:
· Kings News Years Honours List 2024
· Holocaust & Genocide Memorial Day
· New Year’s Day Parade
· 106th birthday celebration – Mary Thomas
· Death of former councillor & Mayor Ramesh Patel – with tributes paid by Councillors Muhammed Butt, Kabir, Mistry, Afzal, Gbajumo, Mahmood & Chohan.
· Petitions
29/02/2024 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6883 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.
29/02/2024 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6882 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 29/02/2024 - Council
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
AGREED that the minutes of the Council meeting held on Monday 20 November 2023 be approved as a correct record.
Eligible for Call-In: No
29/02/2024 - Officer Non-Key Recordable Decision - Authority to award professional services contracts for four Additionally Resourced Provision projects to Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd. ref: 6879 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Approves the award of the professional
services contract for the ARP at Mount Stewart School to Morgan
Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd. for
£103,365.
Approves the award of the professional services contract for the
ARP at Newman Catholic College to Morgan Sindall Construction &
Infrastructure Ltd. for £103,490.
Approves the award of the professional services contract for the
ARP at Preston Park Primary School to Morgan Sindall Construction
& Infrastructure Ltd. for £103,176.
Approves the award of the professional services contract for the
ARP at St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School to Morgan Sindall
Construction & Infrastructure Ltd. for £102,150.
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
04/03/2024 - Authority Extend a Contracts in Respect of Adult Social Care and Children and Young People with Disabilities Homecare Services ref: 6880 Recommendations Approved
Authority to extend contract for 12 months for
Adult Social Care and Children and Young People with disabilities
homecare services.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 13/03/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Care, Health and Wellbeing:
i) Approves the extension of contracts for the provision of home care services to Adults and Children and Young People with the providers listed in section 3.10 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Aroosa Arshad