Decisions
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12/07/2018 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 4241 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Housing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 12/07/2018 - Housing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 21/11/2018
Effective from: 12/07/2018
Decision:
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 21 March 2018 were approved as an accurate record.
12/07/2018 - Petitions (if any) ref: 4244 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Housing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 12/07/2018 - Housing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 21/11/2018
Effective from: 12/07/2018
Decision:
None.
12/07/2018 - Any other urgent business ref: 4236 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Housing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 12/07/2018 - Housing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 21/11/2018
Effective from: 12/07/2018
Decision:
None.
12/11/2018 - Any other urgent business ref: 4379 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
None.
12/11/2018 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 4378 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
None.
12/11/2018 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 4377 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
There was no reference of items considered by Scrutiny Committees.
12/11/2018 - Petitions (if any) ref: 4376 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
There were no petitions.
12/11/2018 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 4375 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
There were no matters arising.
12/11/2018 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 4374 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 October 2018 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
12/11/2018 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4373 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest.
12/11/2018 - Apologies for Absence ref: 4372 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 12/11/2018
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Farah (Lead Member for Adult Social Care) and Peter Gadsdon (Director Performance, Policy and Partnerships)
12/11/2018 - Changes to Local Government Association Membership ref: 4371 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to seek Cabinet
approval for the council to participate fully in changes to the
Local Government Association's organisational structure.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet agreed to the Council being a member of the new Local Government Association Unlimited Company.
ii. Cabinet authorised the Council’s Chief Executive to provide formal written agreement to the Local Government Association (LGA) to dissolve the unincorporated Local Government Association at such date thereafter as determined by the LGA Leadership Board
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Gadsdon
12/11/2018 - Statement of Gambling Principles 2019-2022 ref: 4367 Recommendations Approved
To agree the updated statement of gambling
principles, revised to take into account the local area profile to
allow us to remain responsive to our local environment, and to
identify current and emerging risks of gambling-related harm. The
changes made will allow us to make evidence based decisions to
address local gambling issues .
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
Subject to the final paragraph of the Executive Summary (page 3 of the Statement of Gambling Principles) being amended, it was RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet noted the revised Statement of Gambling Principles (31 January 2019 – 30 January 2022) set out in Appendix 1 of the report
ii. Cabinet proposed that the Statement of Gambling Principles be referred to Full Council on 26 November 2018 for approval.
iii. Cabinet resolved that the subject to approval by Full Council, the Council must publish its revised Statement of Gambling Principles for a period of four weeks prior to it coming into effect on 31 January 2019, on the Council’s website, in the local newspaper, on the public notice board at Council’s offices and make it available for public inspection.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Yogini Patel
12/11/2018 - Brent Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD1) Adoption. ref: 4368 Recommendations Approved
To consider consultation responses to the
draft Brent Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD1) and
approve its adoption.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet approved the proposed amendments as set out in Appendix 1 of the report
ii. Cabinet adopted the Brent Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD1) as set out in Appendix 2 of the report.
iii. Cabinet revoked the existing Design Guide for New Development (SPG17) adopted in 2001.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Joris van der Starre
12/11/2018 - St. Raphael’s Estate - Housing Options Appraisal ref: 4365 Recommendations Approved
Cabinet to consider housing improvement and development options for the estate.
Reason for deferral from October to November Cabinet meeting: Officers to undertake further work and engagement around the proposals.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet would work with residents and tenants to set up a governance structure which will oversee this project.
ii. Cabinet agreed to officers progressing work on the St Raphael’s Estate to assess potential housing improvement and development opportunities for the estate.
iii. Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform for the award of contract for a Multi-disciplinary Design Team and other key consultants as required including cost consultants.
iv. Cabinet agreed that an Estate ballot, would take place prior to any final decision to proceed with option 2 as set out in the report.
v. Cabinet noted that officers were working on establishing a partnership arrangement with Network Homes and Peabody Trust to take forward any future development of the St Raphael’s Estate with any final agreement subject to approval by Cabinet.
vi. Cabinet noted that an update would be provided to Cabinet at appropriate points in the programme.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Hakeem Osinaike
12/11/2018 - Business Rates and Associated IT Support Contract Award ref: 4369 Recommendations Approved
To approve the award and ancillary
recommendations relating to the contract for Business Rates and
Associated IT Support.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet awarded the contract for the provision of Business Rates and associated IT Support Services to Capita Business Services Ltd with effect from 1 May 2019 for a period of five years with an option to extend for a further three years.
ii. Cabinet delegated powers provided through regulations issued under the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 for the assessment and collection of Business Rates be granted to Capita Business Services Ltd with effect from the 1 May 2019.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Margaret Read
12/11/2018 - School Place Planning Strategy 2019-2023 ref: 4366 Recommendations Approved
To approve School Place Planning Strategy
2019-2023
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet approved the new School Place Planning Strategy 2019–2023 provided as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
ii. Cabinet noted that demand for Reception places was expected to continue to reduce over the next five years before recovering to the 2018 level of demand in 2022/23.
iii. Cabinet noted that demand for secondary places was increasing with a need for an additional 13 forms of entry by 2023/24 to meet demand and ensure there was sufficient capacity to manage in-year admissions.
iv. Cabinet noted the anticipated increase in demand for places that meet the needs of children and young people with SEND places and planned strategies for addressing this need.
v. Cabinet noted the strategy for ensuring sufficient Early Years provision.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
12/11/2018 - Delegation of Decision and Award of a Printing Services Contract for the ICT Shared Service Authorities ref: 4370 Recommendations Approved
To approve the award of a contract for Printing Services for the ICT Shared Service authorities.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/11/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 13/11/2018
Effective from: 21/11/2018
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
i. Cabinet noted the procurement of an ICT Shared Service contract for managed print services, including multifunctional devices, the print room in Brent Civic Centre, and offsite hybrid mail and bulk printing, on the basis of the criteria set out in the report.
ii. Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to award a contract for printing services, as set out in the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);