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10/03/2021 - National Non Domestic Rates: Discretionary Rate Relief Schemes for 2021/22 Quarter One (Key Decision taken under Emergency Decision Making Powers) ref: 5476 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks to extend the NNDR Discretionary Scheme – Covid-19 Response Scheme for Quarter 1 of the 2021/22Financial Year (three months from April to June 2021) and to administer the Restart Grants scheme in accordance with recently issued government guidance published on 4 March 2021.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 11/03/2021
Effective from: 10/03/2021
Decision:
(1) To approve the NNDR Discretionary Scheme – Covid-19 Response Scheme for 2021/22 Quarter One as detailed in Appendix 1 of the accompanying report pursuant to the Council’s powers under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 as amended.
(2) To authorise the Director of Finance to implement the above-mentioned scheme as detailed in Appendix 1 of the accompanying report and administer the Restart Grants in accordance with government guidance.
(3) To note that a further report will be presented to Cabinet on the operation of the scheme after 30 June prior to the start of quarter two on 1 July 2021 and that the council will be reimbursed by government in due course.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
10/03/2021 - 20/3502 167 Preston Hill, Harrow HA3 9UY ref: 5475 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 10/03/2021 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 10/03/2021
Effective from: 10/03/2021
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended within the reports.
Wards affected: Preston;
10/03/2021 - Minutes of the previous meeting - 10 February 2021 ref: 5471 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 10/03/2021 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 10/03/2021
Effective from: 10/03/2021
Decision:
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 10th February 2021 were approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
10/03/2021 - 20/2844 Olympic Way and land between Fulton Road and South Way including<br/>Green Car Park, Wembley Retail Park, 1-11 Rutherford Way, 20-28 Fulton<br/>Road, Land south of Fulton Road opp Stadium Retail Park, land opp<br/>Wembley Hilton, land opp Lon ref: 5472 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 10/03/2021 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 10/03/2021
Effective from: 10/03/2021
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to conditions and informatives as set out in the report.
Wards affected: Tokyngton;
08/03/2021 - Any other urgent business ref: 5469 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
None.
08/03/2021 - Petitions (if any) ref: 5463 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
None.
08/03/2021 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5461 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8 February 2021 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
08/03/2021 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5470 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
None.
08/03/2021 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 5468 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
08/03/2021 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 5464 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
There were no references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
08/03/2021 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 5462 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
None.
08/03/2021 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5460 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 08/03/2021
Decision:
None.
08/03/2021 - Resident Support Fund ref: 5465 Recommendations Approved
Resident Support Fund to replace Local Welfare
Assistance with wider eligibility, support and advice to residents
including financial inclusion, employment support and development
and digital inclusion.
The view being supporting residents with early intervention and
prevention with financial stability and sustainability.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 16/03/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree to discontinue the current Local Welfare Assistance (LWA) scheme.
(2) To approve the revision of the Resident Support Fund (RSF) to begin 1 April 2021 as set out in section 5 of the report.
(3) To delegate to the Strategic Director for Customer and Digital Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Welfare Reform, authority to agree eligibility criteria for the new Resident Support Fund from 1 April 2021 to administer and award grants and loans.
(4) To approve the continuation of an interest free loan arrangement as set out in section 7 of the report.
(5) To approve payment to the Credit Union of such sums remaining in the Council Tax – Covid – 19 Hardship Fund 2020 – 21 and at such frequency as the Director of Finance considers appropriate from which Covid-19 Support Fund Loans will be made and delegate to the Director of Finance in consultation with the Director of Legal, HR, Audit and Investigations authority to finalise the terms of the investment.
(6) To agree to transfer all remaining funds from the existing Local Welfare Scheme to the Resident Support Fund scheme.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Asha Vyas
08/03/2021 - Purchase of 83 Wembley Park Drive for rough sleepers accommodation ref: 5467 Recommendations Approved
Cabinet to delegate authority to the Strategic
Director of Regeneration and Environment, in conjunction with the
Strategic Director Community Wellbeing, to agree the terms of the
acquisition and enter into contract for the purchase.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 16/03/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the purchase of the freehold of 83 Wembley Park Drive, London HA9 8HE with vacant possession to meet the needs of people who have been sleeping rough and rehoused through the Government’s rough sleeping move-on initiatives.
(2) To delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Strategic Director of Community Well Being, to agree the terms of the purchase and acquire the property subject to financial and legal due diligence, vacant possession and to contract.
(3) To note that completion of the property needs to take place by March 2021 in order to secure the funding arrangements and an extension was not guaranteed.
Wards affected: Preston;
Lead officer: Denish Patel
08/03/2021 - Special Needs Transport Managed Service - Contract Renewal ref: 5466 Recommendations Approved
to agree the payment of London Living Wage to
divers and escorts employed by the Special Needs transport service
that is shared with Harrow Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 08/03/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/03/2021
Effective from: 16/03/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve an uplift in payment in line with LLW which draws from the Council’s reserves in 2021/22, but which would be included in the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy from 2022/23 onwards.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chris Whyte
22/02/2021 - Authoriy to invite tenders for electrical works at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, Roe Green Infant and Junior School and Wykeham Primary School (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 5457 For Determination
To request approval to issue an Open Tender in respect of a contract for the electrical works at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, Roe Green Infant and Junior School and Wykeham Primary School as required by Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 02/03/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
That the Operational Director, Property and Assets:
i) Approves issuing an Open Tender for the electrical works at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, Roe Green Infant and Junior School and Wykeham Primary School on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out.
Wards affected: Fryent; Queensbury; Welsh Harp;
Lead officer: Fareeda Ali
22/02/2021 - Authority to invite tenders for heating distribution works at Lyon Park Primary School (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 5455 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to invite tenders for heating distribution works at Lyon Park Primary School in accordance with Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 02/03/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
That the Operational Director, Property and Assets:
i) Approves inviting tenders for the heating distribution and emitter works project at Lyon Park Primary School on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating the tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out.
Wards affected: Alperton;
Lead officer: Fareeda Ali
22/02/2021 - Authority to invite tenders for the building fabric improvement works at Lyon Park Primary School (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 5454 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to invite tenders for delivery of building fabric improvement works at Lyon Park Primary School in accordance with Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 02/03/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
That the Operational Director of Property and Assets:
i) Approves inviting tenders for the building fabric improvement works at Lyon Park Primary School on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating the tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: Alperton;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
22/02/2021 - Authority to invite tenders for heating distribution works at Stonebridge School (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 5458 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval to invite tenders for heating distribution works at Stonebridge primary school as required by Contract Standing Orders (CSOs) 88 and 89.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 02/03/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
(1) To approve inviting tenders for the heating distribution and emitter works project at the Stonebridge school, on the basis of the agreed pre-tender considerations.
(2) To approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the agreed evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Fareeda Ali
01/03/2021 - Novation of the Highways Services contract (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 5456 Recommendations Approved
This decision seeks approval to the arrangements for the provision of highways services from 1 April 2021 to 31st March 2023.
Decision Maker: Director - Public Realm
Decision published: 02/03/2021
Effective from: 01/03/2021
Decision:
To approve the novation of the Highways Services Contract from Conway Aecom Limited to FM Conway Limited.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
22/02/2021 - Changes to the Constitution ref: 5450 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the changes to the Constitution as set out within the report.
(2) To authorise the Director of Legal and HR Services to amend the Constitution accordingly, including making any necessary incidental or consequential changes.
22/02/2021 - Members Allowance Scheme - Annual Review ref: 5449 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED
(1) To make a Members’ Allowance Scheme in the proposed terms set out in the report for the financial year 2021/212.
(2) To authorise the Director of Legal, HR Audit & Investigations to comply with the statutory requirements to publicise the Council’s Members’ Allowance Scheme.
22/02/2021 - Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2020-2021 ref: 5448 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED to note the 2020-21 Mid-Year Treasury report in compliance with CIPFA’s Code of Practice on Treasury Management (the Code).
22/02/2021 - Borough Plan 2021-2022 ref: 5447 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
(1) To adopt the Borough Plan attached as Appendix 1 of the report and note the Equality Strategy Action Plan attached as Appendix 2 of the report.
(2) To refer the Borough Plan to Cabinet for monitoring.
22/02/2021 - Budget and Council Tax 2021/22 ref: 5441 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED to:
(1) Agree an overall 4.99% increase in the Council’s element of Council Tax for 2020/21, with 3% as a precept for Adult Social Care and a 1.99% general increase.
(2) Agree the General Fund revenue budget for 2021/22, as summarised in Appendix A of the report.
(3) Agree the cost pressures and technical adjustments detailed in Appendix B of the report.
(4) Agree the budget savings proposals detailed in Appendix C of the report.
(5) Note the report from the Budget Scrutiny Panel in Appendix D of the report.
(6) Agree the HRA budget for 2021/22, as set out in section seven of this report.
(7) Agree the Dedicated Schools’ Grant as set out in section eight of this report.
(8) Agree the Capital Programme as set out in Appendix E of the report.
(9) 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) Agree the schedule of reserves, as set out in Appendix K of the report.
(11) Agree the schedule of fees and charges as set out in Appendix L of the report.
(12) Note the results of the budget consultation as set out in section six and detailed in Appendix M of the report.
(13) Note the advice of the Director of Legal, HR, Audit and Investigations as set out in Appendix N of the report.
(14) Agree the Pay Policy Statement for 2021/22 as set out in Appendix O of the report (including the additional wording set out in paragraph 9.2 of the report) and the payments to which it refers.
Council Tax recommendations
These recommendations only include a provisional Council Tax level for the GLA as its final budget was not agreed when this 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.
(15) In relation to the Council Tax for 2021/22 we resolve:
That the following amounts be now calculated as the Council’s element by the Council for the year 2021/22 in accordance with Sections 31 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as amended:
(a) £1,036,468,015 being the aggregate of the amount that the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(2) of the Act.
(b) £900,778,354 being the aggregate of the amounts that the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 31A(3) of the Act.
(c) £135,689,697 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) £1,378.26 being the amount at (c) above, divided by the amount for the tax base of 98,450, agreed by the General Purposes Committee on the 7 December 2020, 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 |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
918.84 |
1,071.98 |
1,225.12 |
1,378.26 |
1,684.54 |
1,990.82 |
2,297.10 |
2,756.52 |
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.
(16) That it be noted that for the year 2021/22 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 25 February 2021.
Valuation Bands |
|||||||
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
242.44 |
282.85 |
323.25 |
363.66 |
444.47 |
525.29 |
606.10 |
727.32 |
(18) 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 (please refer to Agenda Item 5 above).
(19) That the special Council Tax setting committee meet as soon as possible after 25 February 2021 to allow Council Tax notices to be issued in line with the normal statutory timetable.
(20) That it be noted that the Director of Finance has determined that the Council element of the basic amount of Council Tax for 2021/22 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 they were subject to a recorded vote.
Prior to the above recommendations being approved, two alternative budget proposals moved as amendments to the budget report by firstly the Conservative Group and secondly Councillor Anton Georgiou, were put to the vote and declared LOST.
The voting recorded on the first amendment moved by the Conservative Group was as follows:
For the Amendment (3): Councillors Colwill, Kansagra and Maurice
Against the Amendment (54): Councillors Abdi, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Akram, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, S Choudhary, Choudry, Crane, Daly, Dar, Denselow, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Gbajumo, Georgiou, Gill, Hassan, Hector, Hirani, Hylton, Johnson, Kabir, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Lloyd, Lo, Long, Mahmood, Mashari, McLennan, Miller, Mitchell-Murray, Murray, Naheerathan, Nerva, M.Patel, Perrin, Sangani, Shah, Shahzad, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Southwood, Stephens, Tatler and Thakkar
Abstentions to the Amendment (2): Councillors Ezeajughi (Mayor) and Colacicco (Deputy Mayor)
Having been moved by Councillor Georgiou without notice, Council agreed to accept the second amendment for consideration at the meeting noting that the amendment only related to the Council’s revenue proposals. In considering the amendment, Council also noted the advice from the Director of Finance that whilst the proposed amendments would provide a legally balanced budget for 2021-22 they would also carry significant ongoing financial risk. The voting recorded on the second amendment was as follows:
For the Amendment (1): Councillor Georgiou.
Against the Amendment (54): Councillors Abdi, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Akram, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, S Choudhary, Choudry, Colwill, Crane, Daly, Dar, Denselow, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Gbajumo, Gill, Hassan, Hirani, Hylton, Johnson, Kabir, Kansagra, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Lo, Long, Mahmood, Mashari, Maurice, McLennan, Miller, Mitchell-Murray, Murray, Naheerathan, Nerva, M.Patel, Perrin, 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 vote and declared CARRIED. The voting recorded was as follows:
For (51): Councillors Abdi, Afzal, Agha, Ahmed, Akram, M.Butt, S.Butt, Chan, Chappell, Chohan, S Choudhary, Choudry, Crane, Daly, Dar, Denselow, Dixon, Donnelly-Jackson, Ethapemi, Farah, Gbajumo, Hassan, Hector, Hirani, Hylton, Johnson, Kabir, Kelcher, Kennelly, Knight, Lo, Long, Mahmood, Mashari, McLennan, Miller, Mitchell-Murray, Murray, Naheerathan, Nerva, M.Patel, Perrin, Sangani, Shah, Shahzad, Ketan Sheth, Krupa Sheth, Southwood, Stephens, Tatler and Thakkar
Against (4): Councillors Colwill, Georgiou, Kansagra and Maurice
Abstain (3): Councillors Ezeajughi (Mayor), Colacicco (Deputy Mayor) and Gill.
22/02/2021 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5442 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Apologies received from Councillors Aden and Conneely.
22/02/2021 - Urgent Business ref: 5451 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
None.
22/02/2021 - Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs (if any) ref: 5446 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED to appoint the following as members of the Council Tax Setting Committee:
Labour Group: Councillors M.Butt, McLennan, Krupa Sheth and Stephens to be appointed as full members
Councillor Nerva to be appointed as substitute member
Conservative Group: Councillor Kansagra to be appointed as full member
Councillors Colwill and Maurice to be appointed as substitute members
22/02/2021 - Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received) ref: 5445 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
NOTED the announcements from the Mayor in relation to:
· High Court judgement regarding the Barnhill By-Election result
· Queens New Year Honours List 2021
· 100th Birthday celebrations
· Holocaust & Genocide Memorial Day Event
· Death of former Councillor Lawrie Nerva
· NHS Vaccination Centre & thanks to Council staff for their efforts in responding to the pandemic
· Petitions
22/02/2021 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5444 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Councillor Hirani declared a personal (non pecuniary) interest in Agenda Item 6 (Budget and Council Tax 2021-22) as the recently appointed Chair of Trustees for Metroland Cultures.
22/02/2021 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5443 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 22/02/2021 - Council
Decision published: 24/02/2021
Effective from: 22/02/2021
Decision:
Council RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Council meeting held on Monday 23 November 2020 as a correct record.