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19/07/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Public consultation on new Council Tax Support scheme ref: 4687 Recommendations Approved
Lead Member to approve the consultation on the proposed Council Tax Support scheme as detailed in the accompanying decision report. .
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 22/07/2019
Effective from: 19/07/2019
Decision:
To approve the public consultation proposals in relation to Brent’s proposed Council Tax Support Scheme being undertaken for a 12-week period.
17/07/2019 - Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Authority to Agree a Waiver of Contract Standing Orders for a High Value Contract for Barristers' Services ref: 4685 Recommendations Approved
To waive the normal requirements of Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution for good operational and/or financial reasons in accordance with Contract Standing Order 84(a).
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 17/07/2019
Effective from: 17/07/2019
Decision:
To waive the normal requirements of Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution for good operational and/or financial reasons in accordance with Contract Standing Order 84(a).
Lead officer: Debra Norman
16/07/2019 - Declarations of interests ref: 4679 Information Only
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/07/2019 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 16/07/2019
Decision:
None.
Approaches
The following approaches were declared:
Councillor Chappell Queens Parade and Willesden Baptist Church
Councillor Mahmood Queens Parade and Preston Waye
Councillor Sangani Queens Parade
All members received communication from the agent for Queens Parade
16/07/2019 - Willesden Green Baptist Church, High Road, London, NW10 2PR (Ref.18/4746) ref: 4683 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/07/2019 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 16/07/2019
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended.
Wards affected: Willesden Green;
15/07/2019 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4662 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest made.
15/07/2019 - Apologies for Absence ref: 4661 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
There were no apologies for absence.
15/07/2019 - South Kilburn: Gloucester & Durham Block Purchases ref: 4669 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet’s permission to aquire Gloucester & Durham blocks.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration & Environment in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways, Planning to negotiate and agree the terms and thereafter enter into a contract in respect of the purchase of the leasehold interest in two housing blocks known as Gloucester & Durham from Telford Homes and NHG as set out in Appendix 1.
ii. That Cabinet agreed to terminate the existing long leases in respect of the housing blocks known as Gloucester & Durham granted to Telford Homes and NHG upon acquisition and merge the leasehold title into the freehold interest to be retained by the Landlord.
iii. That Cabinet approved the acceptance of grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA) as set out in Appendix 1 and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform to agree the terms on which the GLA will contribute to the purchase of the housing blocks known as Gloucester & Durham.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Nick Ljustina
15/07/2019 - Financial Outturn Report 2018/19 ref: 4675 Recommendations Approved
To note the financial outturn position and the actions being taken to manage the issues arising.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet noted the overall financial outturn as set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Benjamin Ainsworth
15/07/2019 - Resident Ballot in South Kilburn ref: 4668 Recommendations Approved
To agree the landlord offer in relation to the residents’ ballot. Decision on how to increase social housing outputs in South Kilburn.
Reason for deferral from May to June 2019 Cabinet: Further work to be undertaken by officers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet agreed that a ballot in South Kilburn take place.
ii. That Cabinet agreed that the voters in the South Kilburn ballot are the circa 1,000 residents from the remaining 17 blocks due for demolition, that also meet the eligibility criteria set by the GLA.
iii. That Cabinet agreed the following ballot question, subject to written approval from the Independent Body, Electoral Reform Services;
Are you in favour of the proposal to continue with the regeneration of South Kilburn? - YES / NO
iv. That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to agree and finalise the question if not approved in writing as set out in paragraph (iii) by the Independent Body, Electoral Reform Services.
v. That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to finalise, circulate and publish to eligible resident voters the Landlord Offer document which will be the subject of the South Kilburn ballot.
vi. That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to agree the dates of the ballot. The intention was for the ballot to take place 3 months following the effective date of Cabinet approval.
vii That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to agree the voting methods for the ballot.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Emma Sweeney
15/07/2019 - London Borough of Culture (LBOC) 2020 – proposal to administer the LBOC 2020 Culture Fund ref: 4677 Recommendations Approved
Cabinet delegates authority to the Strategic
Director Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member
for Public Health, Culture & Leisure to award grants up to a
maximum value of £10,000 to organisations and £3,000 to
individuals, to deliver approved projects as part of the Brent
London Borough of Culture 2020 programme, using funds from the LBOC
2020 Culture Fund to make such grants, as further described in
paragraph 1.2 above.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Strategic Director Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the Lead Member for Public Health, Culture & Leisure, to award grants up to a maximum value of £10,000 to organisations and £3,000 to individuals, to deliver approved projects as part of the Brent London Borough of Culture 2020 programme, using funds from the LBOC 2020 Culture Fund to make such grants.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lois Stonock
15/07/2019 - Quarter 1 Financial Report 2019/20 ref: 4676 Recommendations Approved
To note the report
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet noted the overall financial position and the actions being taken to manage the issue arising as set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
15/07/2019 - July Finance Review ref: 4674 Recommendations Approved
To agree the budget setting process for
2020/21
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet agreed the budget setting process for 2020/21, including the approach to consultation and scrutiny, as set out in section seven of this report.
ii. That Cabinet confirmed their intention, as previously announced and subject to consultation and any other material changes to circumstances, to increase council tax by 3.99% in 2020/21, on the basis that this means that no new savings proposals need to be developed.
iii. That Cabinet noted the Capital budgets and agree the proposed 2018/19 capital budget carry forwards and capital virements set out in section six of the report.
iv. That Cabinet noted that on current funding assumptions savings of at least £20m will be required in order to agree balanced budgets for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
15/07/2019 - Voluntary Sector Initiative Fund – Local Grants 2019 - 2020 ref: 4671 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet approval to:
i. Agree to the continuation of the Voluntary Sector Initiative Fund – Local Grants funding for 2019-2020
ii. Agree the approach set out in a-e for the Local Grants Programme which consists of:
a) Aligning the priorities of the Borough Plan for 2019-23
b) Retaining the current geographical priority areas
c) Agreeing that the term of grant funding will be one year
d) Maintaining the maximum grant available at £25k per year, per project
e) Maintaining the grant condition that all staff funded through the Local Grants Programme are paid the London Living Wage
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet agreed to the continuation of the Voluntary Sector Initiative Fund – Local Grants funding for 2019 – 2020.
ii. That Cabinet agreed the approach set out in the Local Grants Programme which consists of:
a) aligning the priorities of the Local Grants Programme to the priorities of the Borough Plan for 2019-2023.
b) retaining the current geographical priority areas.
c) agreeing that the term of grant funding will be one year.
d) maintaining the maximum grant available at £25k per year, per project.
e) maintaining the grant condition that all staff funded through the Local Grants Programme are paid the London Living Wage.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Barry-Purssell
15/07/2019 - Financing the Development, United Colleges Wembley Site ref: 4670 Recommendations Approved
To consider a loan to United Colleges to
enable development of a new college site in Wembley Park.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 24/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:
i. That Cabinet agreed to provide a loan facility of up to £50m to United Colleges on the general terms set out throughout the report.
ii. That Cabinet agreed that the loan shall only be provided subject to the conditions set out in the report being discharged.
iii. That Cabinet delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to determine whether the conditions set out in the report have been discharged.
iv. That Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to set the interest rate and other terms of the loan.
v. That Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to conclude and execute the loan transaction or transactions referred to above, whether acting independently or with other lenders, including to make such minor adjustments to the precise terms as prove necessary.
vi. That Cabinet noted and carefully considered the potential benefits of the scheme alongside the inherent risks and how these risks are proposed to be mitigated.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
15/07/2019 - Any other urgent business ref: 4673 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
There was no urgent business.
15/07/2019 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 4672 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
The press and public were not excluded from the meeting.
15/07/2019 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 4666 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
None.
15/07/2019 - Petitions (if any) ref: 4665 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
None.
15/07/2019 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 4664 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
None.
15/07/2019 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 4663 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/07/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 15/07/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 June 2019 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
16/07/2019 - All Units at 4-9 INC, and Garages rear of 4-9 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road, Cricklewood, London (Ref.18/4777) ref: 4684 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/07/2019 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 16/07/2019
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended and an additional condition for mechanical ventilation to mitigate poor air quality and pollution levels.
Wards affected: Dollis Hill;
16/07/2019 - 2A, Preston Waye and 283, 285 & 287 Preston Road, Harrow, HA3 (Ref.18/4902) ref: 4678 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/07/2019 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 16/07/2019
Effective from: 16/07/2019
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended with an additional condition that the future occupiers will not be entitled to event day parking and any CPZ permits.
Wards affected: Barnhill;
08/07/2019 - Statement from Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Engagement ref: 4658 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
Council noted a statement provided by the Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Engagement regarding recent fatalities within the borough, which the Mayor had agreed to receive as an urgent item.
08/07/2019 - Apologies for Absence ref: 4641 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
Apologies received from Councillors Donnelly-Jackson and Naheerathan.
08/07/2019 - Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report 2018-2019 ref: 4655 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
AGREED that Council note the Annual Overview & Scrutiny Report 2018-19.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
08/07/2019 - Fire Safety & Housing in the London Borough of Brent ref: 4654 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
AGREED that Council note the report providing an update on fire safety arrangements for housing across the borough.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
08/07/2019 - Urgent Business ref: 4657 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
None
08/07/2019 - Motions ref: 4656 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
16.1 The following motion submitted by the Labour Group was approved:
Standing up to racism, discrimination and prejudice in Brent
This Council notes:
Brent Council adopted the definition of antisemitism in September 2017, including its examples, set out by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and now, seeks to adopt the definition of Islamophobia, including its examples, as set out by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims.
The charity Tell Mama reported that in the week after 50 innocent, Muslim worshippers were massacred in the Christchurch New Zealand terror attack, Islamophobicincidents increased by almost 600 per cent back in Britain.
This Council believes:
That words have consequences within political discourse.
We unequivocally condemn all forms of pernicious racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, ableism and sexism and reaffirm our commitment to fighting against them.
This Council resolves:
To adopt the APPG on British Muslims – Working Definition of Islamophobia as follows:
“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.”
Contemporary examples of Islamophobia in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in encounters between religions and non-religions in the public sphere could, taking into account the overall context, include, but are not limited to:
· Calling for, aiding, instigating or justifying the killing or harming of Muslims in the name of a racist/ fascist ideology, or an extremist view of religion.
· Making mendacious, dehumanizing, demonizing, or stereotypical allegations about Muslims as such, or of Muslims as a collective group, such as, especially but not exclusively, conspiracies about Muslim entryism in politics, government or other societal institutions; the myth of Muslim identity having a unique propensity for terrorism, and claims of a demographic ‘threat’ posed by Muslims or of a ‘Muslim takeover’.
· Accusing Muslims as a group of being responsible for real or imagined wrongdoing committed by a single Muslim person or group of Muslim individuals, or even for acts committed by non-Muslims.
· Accusing Muslims as a group, or Muslim majority states, of inventing or exaggerating Islamophobia, ethnic cleansing or genocide perpetrated against Muslims.
· Accusing Muslim citizens of being more loyal to the ‘Ummah’ (transnational Muslim community) or to their countries of origin, or to the alleged priorities of Muslims worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations.
· Applying double standards by requiring of Muslims behaviours that are not expected or demanded of any other groups in society, e.g. loyalty tests.
· Using the symbols and images associated with classic Islamophobia (e.g. the Prophet Muhammed being a paedophile, claims of Muslims spreading Islam by the sword or subjugating minority groups under their rule) to characterize Muslims as being ‘sex groomers’, inherently violent or incapable of living harmoniously in plural societies.
· Holding Muslims collectively responsible for the actions of any Muslim majority state, whether secular or constitutionally Islamic.
16.2 The following motion submitted by the Conservative Group was not approved:
Surcharge on diesel Vehicle Owners
This Council notes, with grave concern, the surcharges that are being imposed on all diesel vehicle owners who have or are applying for a Residents Parking Permit in a CPZ. (Controlled Parking Zone) in the London Borough of Brent.
This Council appreciates that there are high levels of pollution in Brent and London as a whole, but that the way this has been implemented is draconian and very unfair. These charges will have little if any impact on reducing the levels of pollution within the borough and that it appears to be nothing more than a means of raising revenue.
This Council therefore calls on Cabinet to cancel the policy and requests that a new policy is formulated in which all diesel cars, taxi’s and vans that meet the Euro 6 standards be exempt from any surcharges. It also proposes that surcharges be applied to older Petrol vehicles that do not meet the Euro 4 standard.
These proposals will bring Brent in line with the policies set by The Mayor of London & TFL.
16.3 The following motion submitted by the Labour Group was approved:
Declaring a Climate and Ecological Emergency
This Council notes:
Humankind is at an unprecedented point in its history; faced with a stark choice between continuing to live beyond its means, or using all necessary measures to avert catastrophe.
So profound are the changes that man has wreaked upon the world that we live in an age known as the Anthropocene, the age of man. And how is humankind’s stewardship of the planet faring?
Our seas are warming, acidifying and choking with plastic.
Our insects, a vital part of our eco-system, are disappearing, whilst globally wild animals are hunted, killed and driven to starvation in unprecedented numbers.
Extreme weather events are occurring more frequently, causing destruction and misery when they strike, whether it be storm or sea-surge, flood or fire.
And the whole world is heating up. Global temperatures have already increased by 1°C from pre-industrial levels. The UN’s panel of climate change experts (the IPCC), state is it essential that the rise in temperatures is kept below 1.5°C, as if we fail in this endeavour and the temperature rises by 2°C, the possibility of a ‘snowball effect’, of problems feeding into and worsening other problems, becomes too risky to even countenance. We have only one planet to sustain us, and no country will be immune from the fallout if our systems fail.
In Brent, the consequences of inaction to address this climate emergency will include:
· Increased risk of flooding and damage to buildings, infrastructure and the local economy.
· Health problems, particularly for children, older people and those with pre-existing conditions.
· Higher living costs including energy, food, travel and insurance costs.
· Increases in social injustice and inequality.
· Financial and emotional consequences for residents with families around the world adversely affected by the impact of a changing climate
The rise of international movements of non-violent civil disobedience such as the Student School Strikes and Extinction Rebellion shows the degree to which ordinary citizens are concerned about our future, and we all have a role to play. Cities and city regions such as Brent must be in the vanguard of the low carbon transition, as cities consume over two-thirds of the world’s energy and are responsible for as much as 70% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
This Council further notes:
· Brent Council’s Civic Centre is recognised as the greenest public building in the UK – constructed using methods which produced 26% less carbon emissions across the supply chain.
· In the first initiative of its kind in London, the council is sowing 22 urban meadows to create a seven-mile long “bee corridor” of wildflowers to boost the number of pollinating insects and increase the biodiversity of the borough.
· Brent Council has committed to a wholesale ban of fracking in Brent since 2013.
· Research shows, greenhouse gas emissions have reduced in Brent by 26% over the last decade.
· By 2021 carbon emissions from the Council are on track to decline by 60% from 2010/11 levels.
· The Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy recently announced that the Labour Party will launch a Green New Deal, with the goal of decarbonising the UK’s economy and creating new jobs in the renewable energy sector in the most deprived areas of the country.
This Council believes that:
That a changing climate will have severe and enduring social, economic and environmental implications, and that tackling climate change is an issue of inequality as the greatest impact will be on the most vulnerable and those least able to protect themselves.
Thus this Council resolves:
· To join our Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan in declaring a Global climate emergency. This is essential to protect our only planet, not only for us, but for all the life on it and, hopefully, all the generations of life to come.
· Do all reasonable in the Council’s gift to aim for carbon neutrality for 2030 and work with government to achieve the national 2050 target.
· Develop a Carbon Offset Fund and strategy, to enshrine the principle that developments, could and should fund projects that reduce carbon emissions elsewhere in the borough.
· At every opportunity, redirect our investments into renewable energy projects and carbon free or carbon neutral technologies.
· To continue delivering reductions in greenhouse gas emissions via the development of district energy networks and support for renewable alternatives
· Request that the appropriate scrutiny committee review the actions taken to reduce carbon emissions in Brent and the Council at the end of the municipal year.
· To empower a Lead Member to take responsibility for tackling climate change in Brent and charges that person with the responsibility to produce a report on this subject within 6 months, one that emphasises and promotes the importance of local biodiversity.
· Make representations to national government to urge them to provide the power and resources to the Mayor of London and local authorities to hasten the pace of carbon reduction and to immediately end the £10.5 billion of hidden subsidies with which central government supports the Fossil Fuel industry in this country.
· Explore the viability of there being an annual Green summit for interested parties, where issues can be discussed, good practice shared and ideas promoted.
08/07/2019 - Report from the Vice-Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee ref: 4652 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
NOTED the update report provided by the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee.
08/07/2019 - Report from Chairs of Scrutiny Committees ref: 4651 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
NOTED the update reports provided by the Chairs of the Community and Wellbeing and Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Responses were also provided by the relevant Scrutiny Chairs on the following additional questions raised during the open session of this part of the meeting:
· Councillor Nerva regarding the approach towards future scrutiny of the police following introduction of the tri borough command structure.
· Councillor Dar on the prospect of Brent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) being encouraged to oppose the proposed closure by Barnet CCG of a GP practice on the border of Cricklewood, which would also impact on Brent residents.
· Councillor Choudry seeking further details on the approach being developed in relation to scrutiny of the 2019/20 – 2020/21 budget.
· Councillor Gill regarding the process for scrutinising the proposals to alter the present opening hours for the Urgent Care Centre based at Central Middlesex Hospital.
· Councillor S.Choudhary expressing concern that targets in relation to child immunisation were not being met and what action could be taken in following up the scrutiny review on this issue.
· Councillor Kansagra on the response provided regarding plans to replace the Council’s fleet of diesel vehicles and whether the fleet would be subject to the same surcharges as introduced for diesel vehicles within CPZs.
· Councillor Gbajumo seeking further details on the introduction of a scrutiny recommendation and data request tracker.
08/07/2019 - Questions from the Opposition and other Non-Cabinet Members ref: 4650 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
NOTED
1. The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Lead Member for Schools, Employment and Skills to a question submitted by Councillor Kennelly regarding the approach being taken to the teaching of relationship education within schools.
2. The written response provided by the Lead Member for Environment to a question submitted by Councillor Hassan regarding the scale of carbon reduction being delivered through the roll-out of borough wide LED street lighting. No supplementary question was asked
3. The written response and supplementary verbal response provided by the Deputy Leader in relation to a question submitted by Councillor Saqib Butt regarding Council Tax and non-recoverable arrears and measures being taken to support residents struggling with payments and charges, including progress with the Anti-Poverty policy and Council Tax Protocol developed in consultation with Citizens Advice.
4. The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning to a question submitted by Councillor Maurice regarding the support available and rates charged for local traders renting space within the Civic Centre.
Responses were also provided by the relevant Lead Members on the following additional questions raised during the open session of this part of the meeting:
· Councillor Johnson seeking further details on the criteria and support for the possible extension of the Streets for School initiative across Brent.
· Councillor Kelcher regarding the management and scheduling of the road works at the junction of Furness Road and Harrow Road in Kensal Green and ways in which the process, communication and scheduling of combined works with utilities companies could be improved in future.
· Councillor Nerva regarding what action it would be possible to take in highlighting concerns about performance and in securing improvements to operation of the Euston to Watford Junction train line with TfL and Network Rail. The Lead Member for Environment advised that she would be willing to raise the issue with TfL and Network Rail in order for an update to be provided.
· Councillor Long requesting an update on progress with adoption and implementation of the British Sign Language Charter by the Council.
· Councillor Kennelly seeking an assurance regarding the continued involvement of local ward councillors as part of the formal consultation process now being undertaken regarding the future of Roe Green Strathcona School.
· Councillor S.Choudhary and Thakkar regarding the approach towards the teaching of relationship education within schools.
· Councillor Dar regarding the removal of litter bins across the borough and ways in which the impact could be mitigated around schools.
· Councillor Kennelly seeking further details on the support available for those within the Armed Forces looking to gain access back into employment, with reference to the Armed Forces Covenant.
08/07/2019 - Non Cabinet Members' Debate ref: 4653 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
No subject was identified for debate.
08/07/2019 - Petitions (if any) ref: 4648 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
No requests were received for debates on any petitions.
08/07/2019 - Questions from Members of the Public & Brent Youth Parliament ref: 4647 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
No questions were received from the public or Brent Youth Parliament.
08/07/2019 - Deputations (if any) ref: 4646 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
No requests for deputations were received.
08/07/2019 - Reports from the Leader and Cabinet ref: 4649 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
NOTED the report and accompanying update provided by the Leader of the Council in relation to the ongoing financial challenges being experienced not just in Brent but within Local Authorities across the country as a result of the reduction in Central Government finance and the uncertainty around the outcome of the Fair Funding Review and Autumn Statement. Cabinet members were thanked for their individual updates provided within the report, with the opportunity also taken to highlight the collaborative work being undertaken with a range of strategic partners in relation to ownership and delivery of the Borough Plan being co-ordinated through Partners for Brent.
08/07/2019 - Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs (if any) ref: 4645 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
AGREED the appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies, as detailed in the supplementary paper.
08/07/2019 - Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received) ref: 4644 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
NOTED the announcements from the Mayor in relation to:
· Recent fatalities in Brent
· Death of former Mayors Joyce Bacchus and Les Ford with tributes paid by Councillors Muhammed Butt, Colwill, Long, Hector and Kansagra.
· London Finals of HSBC Young Enterprise – Kingsbury High School
· Barham Primary School – Teachers Award
· Windrush Event
· Mayors Civic Service – 23 July 19
· LGBTQ+ Pride Month
· Big Iftar – Monks Park Mosque
· Jack Petchey Award – St Gregory’s Science College
· Armed Forces Day
· Co-operative Day
· Neasden Festival
· Petitions
08/07/2019 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4643 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
No interests declared.
08/07/2019 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 4642 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 08/07/2019 - Council
Decision published: 11/07/2019
Effective from: 08/07/2019
Decision:
Minutes of the Annual Council meeting held on 1 May 2019 agreed as a correct record.