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20/04/2020 - Any other urgent business ref: 5020 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet noted that in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Council’s Access to Information Rules and Standing Order 60, the Leader of the Council had agreed to receive the following report from the Chief Executive as an urgent item on the grounds it provided the latest update on the Council’s emergency planning response on Covid 19 along with associated resource implications and reflected the pace at which the situation was developing.
Emergency Planning response to COVID-19
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the content of the report and update provided in relation to the work that had been undertaken since the emergency planning and GOLD arrangements had been stood up within the Council in response COVID-19, along with the associated resource implications.
(2) To note the main areas of heightened activity across the Council, as detailed in section 3.10 of the report. Specific areas highlighted by Cabinet included:
· The focus on Adult Social Care in relation to supporting hospital discharges, care homes and domiciliary care;
· The support and work with the Voluntary and Community Sector and charities in supporting residents across the borough;
· The focus on the provision of additional accommodation for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness as well as in establishing procedures to continue emergency repairs;
· The additional capacity being provided to deal with the increase in benefit and Council tax enquiries and roll out of the Government’s Hardship Fund;
· The work with schools to provide guidance and support co-ordination in relation to the childcare commitment for key workers;
· The ongoing enforcement efforts in relation to social distancing within parks and open spaces and work with local businesses regarding support on the small grant scheme and Business Rate relief;
(3) To note the consideration of options in relation to the recovery planning process once the current lockdown arrangements were either partially or totally removed, as detailed in section 4 of the report.
(4) To note the scheduled of service change decisions and critical services identified in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report along with the financial update (as detailed within Appendix 3 of the report), which would also be subject to consideration by the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee.
(5) To thank officers for the update provided and their ongoing efforts in developing and delivering the Council’s emergency response to Covid 19
20/04/2020 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 5014 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
There were no items at the meeting that required the exclusion of the press or public.
20/04/2020 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 5009 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
None.
20/04/2020 - Petitions (if any) ref: 5008 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
None.
20/04/2020 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 5021 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
None
20/04/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5007 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 9 March 2020 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
20/04/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5006 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
None.
20/04/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5005 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 20/04/2020
Decision:
An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Agha.
20/04/2020 - Purchase of 114 Affordable Homes in Alperton ref: 5012 Recommendations Approved
To consider the acquisition of Grand Union Phase One Affordable Homes
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the content of the report, including the amendment to the figure in section 6.2 of the report which should read 92 and not 22 affordable homes.
(2) To approve the proposed purchase of the long leasehold interest in 114 affordable homes within the scheme currently in development for the purchase price of £27m (plus statutory costs), subject to contract and subject to a) clean and marketable title b) financial and legal due diligence and c) vacant possession, with a target exchange of contract in May 2020
(3) 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 with the developer for the purchase of the scheme.
Wards affected: Alperton;
Lead officer: Hakeem Osinaike
20/04/2020 - Highway Works funded under the HIF Grant in South Kilburn ref: 5013 Recommendations Approved
That the Development Agreement between the
Council and Countryside Properties Limited entered into on 31 July
2018 be modified to include the construction of an adjacent and
intersecting highway works at Peel as shown in appendix A (Peel
Highway Works) at an estimated value of Three Million pounds
(3,000,000).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve that the Development Agreement between the Council and Countryside Properties Limited entered into on 31 July 2018 be modified to include the construction of an adjacent and intersecting highway works at Peel as shown in Appendix A (Peel Highway Works) of the report at an estimated value of three million pounds (£3,000,000).
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Emma Sweeney
20/04/2020 - Capital (CIL) Contribution towards the Provision of Three Medical Centres ref: 5017 Recommendations Approved
To agree a CIL contribution of up to
£3.472million towards the fit out of three medical
centres
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that, subject to confirmation from the CCG that it was committed to the ongoing revenue funding of the proposed new South Kilburn centre, a capital contribution from Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funds of up to £3.472m is agreed for use towards the fit out costs of three new medical centres, in Wembley Park, South Kilburn and Alperton.
Wards affected: Alperton; Kilburn; Tokyngton;
Lead officer: Alice Lester
20/04/2020 - Executive Response to the recommendations from the Air Quality Scrutiny Task Group and recommendations of the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee ref: 5015 Recommendations Approved
To agree actions in consideration of the Air
Quality Scrutiny Task Group Report presented to Cabinet on 14th
January 2020.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
NOTED the comments from Councillors Stephens and Nerva welcoming the report and positive commitments within the draft Executive response, on which progress would continue to be monitored.
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the draft Executive Response to the Air Quality Scrutiny Reportand recommendations of the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chris Whyte
20/04/2020 - Executive response to the Budget Scrutiny Report and recommendations of the Resorces and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee ref: 5016 Recommendations Approved
A response from Cabinet on the recommendations
of the budget scrutiny task group.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
NOTED the comments from Councillors Kelcher and Nerva welcoming the report and draft Executive response. Whilst recognising the impact of Covid 19 on management of the Council’s budgetary position it was felt many of the principles identified within the responses provided remained relevant, particularly in relation to business support; air quality; partnership work with other boroughs, London Councils & LGA and support of the voluntary and community sector.
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the draft Executive Response to the Budget Task Group Scrutiny Reportand recommendations of the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shazia Hussain
20/04/2020 - Transfer of Network Homes Temporary Accommodation Portfolio ref: 5010 Recommendations Approved
To approve the transfer of the Temporary
Accommodation portfolio currently managed by Network Homes to the
Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To confirm the decision not to approve the implementation of the Reasonable Rent Scheme, as set out in paragraphs 3.10 to 3.13 of the report.
(2) To agree that the Council enters into a Transfer Agreement with Network Homes Limited for the transfer of the temporary accommodation portfolio to the Council and authorises the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing to finalise the terms of the Transfer Agreement.
(3) To approve the assignment of the leases currently held by Network Homes for the Temporary Accommodation portfolio in Brent to the Council.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laurence Coaker
20/04/2020 - Authority to Award Contract for Oracle Cloud Subscription Licences ref: 5019 Recommendations Approved
To approve the award of a contract for the Council's ERP licences.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the award of the contract for Oracle Cloud Subscription licences to Insight Direct UK Limited at an estimated total cost of £4.8 million for a term of up to 10 years.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sally Chin
20/04/2020 - Social Value and Ethical Policy ref: 5018 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Social Value and Ethical Policy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the updated Social Value and Ethical Policy and delivery plan set out in appendices A & B of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rajesh Shori
20/04/2020 - Authority to tender contract for procurement and management of the Temporary Accommodation Housing Association Leasing Scheme ref: 5011 Recommendations Approved
The report seeks authority to invite tenders
for the provision of procurement and management of temporary
accommodation for the Housing Association Leasing Scheme
(HALS).
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 20/04/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 21/04/2020
Effective from: 28/04/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve inviting tenders for Procurement and Management of Temporary Accommodation in support of the Council’s Housing Association Leasing Scheme (HALS) on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.25 of the report
(2) To approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.25 of the report.
(3) To delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform, to award contracts for Procurement and Management of Temporary Accommodation for an acquisition and management term of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, and a further management term of 3 years following expiry of the acquisition and management term.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Saleema Nuraney