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19/02/2020 - Result of local by-elections: Alperton, Barnhill & Wembley Central Wards ref: 4970 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
NOTED
1. the results of the local by-elections held in the Alperton, Barnhill and Wembley Central wards on 23 January 2020.
2. The receipt of a petition to the Election Court regarding the Barnhill by-election result, which was being dealt with through the appropriate court process. Members were advised that both councillors elected as a result of the by-election would remain as elected members until and unless the court ordered otherwise and that any decisions of actions they took as councillors would not be declared null and void should the election petition be successful.
19/02/2020 - Changes to the Constitution ref: 4967 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To approve the changes to the Constitution, as set out within the report.
(2) To authorise the Director of Legal, HR, Audit & Investigations to amend the Constitution accordingly, including making any necessary incidental of consequential changes.
(3) To note that, to the extent that the changes relate to executive functions of the Council, they have been approved by the Leader.
19/02/2020 - Members Allowance Scheme - Annual Review ref: 4966 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To approve and make a Members’ Allowance Scheme in the terms set out in the report for the financial year 2020/21.
(2) To approve the change in level of Special Responsibility Allowance payable in respect of the following roles, to be payable with immediate effect:
(a) Chair of Audit & Standards Committee (Vice-Chair of Audit & Standards Advisory Committee) – increase from £1,500 to £5,000; and
(b) Leader of Principal Opposition Group – increase from £6,000 to £8,000
(3) To authorise the Director of Legal, HR Audit and Investigations to comply with the statutory requirements to publicise the Council’s Members’ Allowance Scheme.
19/02/2020 - Representation of Political Groups on Committees ref: 4964 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
AGREED that as a result of a review of the representation of political groups on committees, undertaken following a change in political balance on the Council as a result of three local by-elections held in January 2020:
(1) The size of each existing committee remains unchanged, as set out in section 3.8 of the report, with the newly established Council Tax Setting Committee to comprise of 5 seats, as detailed in section 3.10 of the report.
(2) To confirm (where the rules of political balance apply) the allocation of seats on committees to each of the Council’s political groups as detailed within the report.
(3) That appointments be made, where required, to the committees in (2) above giving effect to the wishes of the political groups allocated the seats.
(4) To note that the political balance on sub-committees would be reviewed at the first available meeting of the General Purposes Committee and Licensing Committee.
19/02/2020 - Submission of Draft Brent Local Plan for Examination ref: 4965 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To approve submission of the Draft Brent Local Plan, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report and the Policies Map as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report for examination, together with the associated Proposed Modifications as set out in Appendix 4 of the report and the Integrated Impact Assessment as set out in Appendix 5 of the report.
(2) To delegate authority to the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment in association with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning to make proposed modification to the Brent Local Plan throughout the examination process to ensure that it can be found “sound” by the Planning Inspector.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
19/02/2020 - Budget and Council Tax 2020/21 ref: 4969 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
AGREED
(1) To note the decisions made by Cabinet on 10 February 2020 in relation to the budget and Council Tax 2020/2021
(2) An overall 3.99% increase in the Council’s element of council tax for 2020/21, with 2% as a precept for Adult Social Care and a 1.99% general increase
(3) The General Fund revenue budget for 2020/21, as summarised in Appendix A of the report.
(4) The cost pressures and technical adjustments set out in Appendix B of the report.
(5) The budget savings proposals set out in Appendix C of the report.
(6) To note the report from the Budget Scrutiny Panel in Appendix D of the report and approve the recommendation from Cabinet that any overall underspend across the General Fund at the end of March 2020 is ring fenced and that proposals are brought forward for spending on the climate change emergency
(7) The HRA budget for 2020/21, as set out in section seven of the report.
(8) The dedicated schools’ grant, as set out in section eight of the report
(9) The Capital Programme as set out in section nine and Appendix E of the report and that the Chief Officers be authorised to take all the necessary actions for implementation of the programmes
(10) The changes to the existing Capital Programme in relation to additions of new projects, as set out in Appendix E of the report.
(11) The Director of Finance be authorised to make the necessary adjustments to the Capital Programme to account for the final 2019/20 outturn position and any associated programme slippage
(12) The Capital Strategy, Investment Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy in Appendices G, H, I and J of the report and to note the pipeline schemes in Appendix F of the report.
(13) To note he advice of the Director of Legal, HR, Audit and Investigations, as set out in Appendix K of the report.
(14) The schedule of fees and charges, as set out in Appendix L of the report.
(15) To note the results of the budget consultation, as set out in section six and detailed in Appendix M of the report.
(16) The Pay Policy Statement for 2020/21, as set out in Appendix N of the report.
Council Tax recommendations
These recommendations only include a provisional council tax level for the GLA as its final budget was not agreed when the report was despatched. This means that the statutory calculation of the total amount of council tax under Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 cannot be carried out until the final GLA precept has been received.
(17) In relation to the council tax for 2020/21 to resolve:
That the following amounts be now calculated as the Council’s element by the Council for the year 2020/21 in accordance with Sections 31 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as amended:
(a) £1,029,121,285 being the aggregate of the amount that the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(2) of the Act.
(b) 900,990,772 being the aggregate of the amounts that the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(3) of the Act.
(c) £128,130,513 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) £1,312.74 being the amount at (c) above, divided by the amount for the tax base of 97,605, agreed by the General Purposes Committee on 9 December 2019, 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 |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
875.16 |
1021.02 |
1,166.88 |
1,312.74 |
1,604.46 |
1,896.18 |
2,187.90 |
2,625.48 |
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) To note that for the year 2020/21 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. The GLA intends to agree its precept on 24 February 2020.
Valuation Bands |
|||||||
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
221.38 |
258.28 |
295.17 |
332.07 |
405.86 |
479.66 |
553.45 |
664.14 |
(20) That the Council appoints Councillors to serve on the council tax setting committee and appoints a chair and vice-chair of the council tax setting committee.
(21) That the special council tax setting committee meet as soon as possible after 24 February 2020 to allow council tax notices to be issued in line with the normal statutory timetable.
(22) To note that the Director of Finance has determined that the Council element of the basic amount of Council Tax for 2020/21 is not excessive in accordance with the principles approved under Section 52ZB of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
(a) That the Director of Finance 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 Director of Finance be and is hereby authorised when necessary to apply for a summons against any council tax payer 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 Director of Finance 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 were subject to a recorded vote.
Prior to the above recommendations being approved alternative budget proposals, moved as an amendment to the budget report by the Conservative Group, were put to the vote and declared LOST. The voting recorded on this amendment was as follows:
For the Amendment (3): Councillors Colwill, Kansagra and Maurice
Against the Amendment (55): Councillors Abdirazak, Aden, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Akram, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, S Choudhary, Choudry, Conneely, Crane, Daly, Dar, Denselow, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Gbajumo, Georgiou, Gill, Hassan, Hirani, Hylton, Johnson, Kabir, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Lo, Long, Mahmood, Mashari, McLeish, McLennan, Miller, Mitchell-Murray, Murray, Naheerathan, Nerva, M.Patel, R.Patel, Sangani, Shah, Shahzad, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Southwood, Stephens, Tatler and Thakkar
Abstentions to the Amendment (2): Councillors Ezeajughi (Mayor) and Colacicco (Deputy Mayor)
The substantive recommendations, as detailed above, were then put to the voted and declared CARRIED. The voting recorded was as follows:
For (54): Councillors Abdirazak, Aden, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Akram, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, S Choudhary, Choudry, Conneely, Crane, Daly, Dar, Denselow, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Gbajumo, Gill, Hassan, Hirani, Hylton, Johnson, Kabir, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Lo, Long, Mahmood, Mashari, McLeish, McLennan, Miller, Mitchell-Murray, Murray, Naheerathan, Nerva, M.Patel, R.Patel, Sangani, Shah, Shahzad, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Southwood, Stephens, Tatler and Thakkar.
Against (4): Councillors Colwill, Georgiou, Kansagra and Maurice
Abstain (2): Councillors Ezeajughi (Mayor) and Colacicco (Deputy Mayor).
19/02/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 4960 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
Apologies received from Councillors Hector, Lloyd & Perrin.
19/02/2020 - Urgent Business ref: 4968 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
None.
19/02/2020 - Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs (if any) ref: 4963 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
(1) To confirm, following on from the review of political representation, the current membership on Council Committees and Outside Bodies, subject to the following changes:
(a) Licensing Committee: Councillor Long to be appointed as Vice-Chair with Councillor Shahzad to fill current vacancy as a full member.
(b) Fostering Panel: Councillor Thakkar to replace Councillor Dixon as a full member
(c) Teachers Joint Consultative Committee: Councillor Agha to be appointed as Chair to full current vacancy with Councillor M.Patel to fill the second vacancy, both as full members.
(d) Brent Connects – Wembley: Councillor Shah be appointed as a full member to fill the vacancy as Vice-Chair
(e) Service User Consultative Forum – Voluntary Sector: Councillor Miller be appointed as full member to fill the current vacancy
(f) Chalkhill Community Trust: Councillor Mansoor be appointed to fill the current vacancy
(h) Wembley Educational Foundation: Councillor Shah be appointed to fill the current vacancy
(2) To appoint the following as members of the newly established Council Tax Setting Committee:
Labour Group: Councillors M.Butt, Hirani, McLennan and Tatler to be appointed as full members
Councillors Kabir, Knight and Nerva to be appointed as substitute members
Conservative Group: Councillor Kansagra to be appointed as full member
Councillors Colwill and Maurice to be appointed as substitute members
19/02/2020 - Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received) ref: 4962 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
NOTED the announcements from the Mayor in relation to:
· A Royal visit by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall
· Formally welcoming the newly elected councillors in Alperton, Barnhill and Wembley Central wards along with the Assistant Chief Executive
· Mayors Christmas Charity Event
· London New Year’s Day Parade
· Flag Raising Event – Bangladesh Victory Day
· Pride of Brent
· Holocaust Memorial Day
· LGBT+ Flag Raising Event and Rainbow Pedestrian crossing
· Brent International Women’s Day 2020
· Chinese New Year celebration
· Support for those affected by and tackling Coronavirus
· Abseiling Event for Mayors Charity
· Petitions
19/02/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4961 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
Councillor Crane declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 6: Budget & Council Tax 2020/21 as council appointed representative on both the FWH and i4B Ltd Boards.
19/02/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 4959 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 19/02/2020 - Council
Decision published: 21/02/2020
Effective from: 19/02/2020
Decision:
Minutes of the Council meeting held on 25 November 2019 agreed as a correct record, subject to the following amendment to Minute 4. Mayor’s Announcements (including any petitions received):
To add as an additional announcement:
Ochanja-Onitsha Fire
The Mayor offered his condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Government and people in his home state of Anambra in Nigeria affected by the Ochanja-Onitsha fire tragedy.