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09/12/2020 - 20/0701 Land adjacent to Northwick Park Hospital, Nightingale Avenue, London, HA1 3GX ref: 5367 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 09/12/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/12/2020
Effective from: 09/12/2020
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to Stage 2 referral to Mayor of London, s106 agreement, conditions and informatives as set out in the report and revisions to condition 29 as set out in the supplementary report.
Wards affected: Northwick Park;
07/12/2020 - Any other urgent business ref: 5366 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
None.
07/12/2020 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 5365 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
07/12/2020 - Petitions (if any) & Request to Speak ref: 5359 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
There were no petitions submitted for consideration.
The Leader of the Council advised that he had agreed to accept a request to speak at the meeting from Dr Pablo Sendra on behalf of the William Dunbar William Saville Tenant & Resident Association (WDWS) regarding the development of a Community Plan relating to the South Kilburn regeneration scheme proposals. In addressing the meeting, Dr Sendra highlighted that the Plan included:
· a social impact assessment;
· proposals for the refurbishment rather than demolition of existing homes as well as for the provision of new homes through infill development;
· proposals for the creation of new community facilities. improving green spaces and car parking;
· a financial viability study to support the proposals and delivery of social-rent homes;
Cabinet were advised that the Plan had been designed to deliver the key objectives within the Council’s South Kilburn SPD 2017 with the advantage of refurbishing rather than demolition of existing homes and was felt to represent an opportunity for the Council to deliver a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable regeneration scheme.
In response, Councillor Tatler (as Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning) took the opportunity to recognise and thank local residents for their engagement and commitment in driving forward the South Kilburn regeneration scheme. Whilst highlighting the need to ensure the Community Plan was considered within the context of the overall Masterplan for the South Kilburn area, Councillor Tatler advised that she would review the proposals in order to continue working and engaging with the Tenant and Resident Association, supported by the local ward councillors.
07/12/2020 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 5363 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
None.
07/12/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5362 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 9 November 2020 as an accurate record.
07/12/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5361 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
None.
07/12/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5360 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 07/12/2020
Decision:
None.
07/12/2020 - Authority to enter into a contract with Capital Letters ref: 5354 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to enter into a contract
with Capital Letters and to agree the terms of the contract.
The agreement outlines the terms for the provision of accommodation
for homeless households.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the Council entering into a contract with Capital Letters (London) Limited for the procurement of private rented accommodation for the prevention and relief of homelessness at an average cost of £2,500 per property sourced by the company.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Saleema Nuraney
07/12/2020 - NAIL Programme Update & Funding ref: 5353 Recommendations Approved
An update of the NAIL programme and progress
to date with a request for additional funds for the next phase of
the NAIL programme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the capital investment of £1.5m for the refurbishment of 5 existing properties for use as NAIL schemes, and to carry out additional work on existing NAIL properties.
(2) Delegate authority to refurbish 5 properties for the NAIL programme to the Strategic Director Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for Adult Social Care.
(3) To approve the Strategic Director Community Wellbeing transferring land at 2 Cranhurst Road, Willesden London NW2 4LN valued at £963,000.00 (Nine Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Pounds) in 2018 from the Housing Revenue Account to the General Fund (subject to consent from the Secretary of State under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 being obtained).
(4) To approve the transfer of land at 8 Fairlight Avenue Harlesden NW10 8AN valued at £1,100.000 (One Million, One Hundred Thousand Pounds) in 2017 back from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Helen Woodland
07/12/2020 - Brent Annual Infrastructure Funding Statement ref: 5357 Recommendations Approved
Cabinet to note the content of the report and Appendix 1 ‘Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement 2019/20’ and approve it for publication on the Council’s website by 31 December 2020.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the content of the report and Appendix 1 - Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement 2019/20.
(2) To approve the Infrastructure Funding Statement set out in Appendix 1 of the report for publication on the Council’s website by 31 December 2020.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ciara Whelehan
07/12/2020 - Authority to award a contract for refurbishment works at Stonebridge Annexe ref: 5356 Recommendations Approved
1. To approve the
award of a contract for the refurbishment works at Stonebridge
Annexe to Engie Regeneration UK & Ireland, subject to the
satisfactory completion of the Judicial Review of the planning
permission decision process.
2. To note the update on the Morland Gardens development.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the award of a contract for the refurbishment works at Stonebridge Annexe to Engie Regeneration UK & Ireland for £1,197,038.48, subject to the satisfactory completion of the Judicial Review of the planning permission decision process in respect of the Morland Gardens re-development.
(2) To note the update on the Morland Gardens redevelopment as detailed within paragraphs 3.12 – 3.14 of the report.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
07/12/2020 - Corporate Performance – Q2 2020/21 Performance Report ref: 5350 Recommendations Approved
Note the performance information contained
within report
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the performance information contained in the report.
(2) To note the challenge process along with current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and approve actions being undertaken on strategic risks, as appropriate.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pascoe Sawyers
07/12/2020 - A Fairer Future Ending Poverty in Brent - Delivery Plans ref: 5349 Recommendations Approved
To note and approve the delivery plans
attached as Appendices 1-4.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note and approve the delivery plans attached as Appendices 1-4 of the report.
(2) To note the proposal that Cabinet would monitor the implementation of the delivery plans by receiving regular updates for each of the workstreams: housing, economy and jobs, financial inclusion and welfare and the overview recommendations.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Barry-Purssell
07/12/2020 - Commercial Property Rent ref: 5358 Recommendations Approved
That delegated authority is granted to the
Finance Director, in consultation with the Strategic Director of
Regeneration and Environment, to make rent deferral, rent
reduction, rent abatement or lease re-gear decisions on commercial
tenancies to effect the most appropriate commercial property
solution on a case-by-case basis.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To formalise the application process for full or partial rent deferrals or rent negotiation through an online form. The online form would ensure that tenants provide the necessary evidence to support their application and allow the Council to verify the claim and assess the liquidity and solvency of the business i.e. identify those tenants who were experiencing cash flow issues now but who would likely be in a better position to meet their rental costs in the future. The government was clear that where businesses could pay their rent, they should do so.
(2) That a Panel consisting of officers from Property, Finance and Debt Collection departments be authorised to review each case and make recommendations to the Finance Director and the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment in accordance with the broad criteria below:
• Temporary illiquidity of the tenant is a direct consequence of the pandemic;
• The business is considered to be a micro business or SME;
• The premises has been closed due to the pandemic, it cannot trade or has suffered a significant reduction in trade;
• Evidence of illiquidity in the form of cash flow statement, statement of means or financial accounts;
• Where the tenant is letting multiple premises from various landlords, the Council acts consistently with those other landlords;
• There is a good prospect of the tenant’s business recovering.
(3) That delegated authority be granted to the Finance Director, in consultation with the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, to make full or partial rent deferral and rent negotiation decisions (in exceptional cases this may include lease re-gearing) on commercial tenancies to effect the most appropriate commercial property solution on a case-by-case basis.
(4) Where businesses have arrears and do not engage in the process for applications for rent deferrals, or do not conform to the agreement made as part of that process, that the Council use the full legal powers to recover rent now and in the future. This would include:
i. Use commercial rent arrears recovery, where allowed by statute (for example, where Brent is owed 276 days or more of unpaid rent);
ii. Adding interest where tenants have not agreed rent deferrals with the Council (this is generally a standard lease provision);
iii. Threat of forfeiture of the lease once the moratorium on forfeiture of commercial leases for non-payment of rent is lifted.
(5) To agree that the above measures provide an incentive for tenants to either pay their rent or formally agree an arrangement with the Council.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Denish Patel
07/12/2020 - Asset Management Strategy ref: 5352 Recommendations Approved
To consider and approve the Asset Management
Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the consultation feedback summary attached in Appendix 2 of the report.
(2) To approve the Asset Management Strategy, as detailed within in Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Hakeem Osinaike
07/12/2020 - National Non-Domestic Rates – Applications for Discretionary Rate Relief ref: 5355 Recommendations Approved
To consider applications for discretionary rate relief.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the applications for discretionary rate relief in respect of national non-domestic rate liability as set out and detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.
(2) To approve the policy amendment removing the end date of 31 March 2020 and that the review commence in October 2021.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
07/12/2020 - Draft Budget 2021/22 ref: 5348 Recommendations Approved
The purpose of this report is to set out the
Council’s budget proposals for 2021/22 and beyond.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the overall financial position, as set out within the report.
(2) To consult on the new budget proposals, as set out in Appendices B and C of the report.
(3) To consult on a Council Tax increase of 4.99% in 2021/22.
(4) To endorse the approach to the statutory process of consultation, scrutiny and equalities between December 2020 and February 2021, as set out in Section 6 of the report.
(5) To endorse the changes to the technical budget assumptions underpinning the budget, as set out in Section 4 of the report.
(6) To note the position with regard to the funding for Schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant, as set out in Section 7 of the report.
(7) To consult on a rent increase of 1.5% (CPI + 1%) for the 2021/22 Housing Revenue Account budget, as set out in Section 8 and Appendix D of the report.
(8) To note the position with regard to the Capital programme, as set out in Section 9 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
07/12/2020 - Recommendations from Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Violence Against Women Task Group ref: 5347 Recommendations Approved
To receive and consider the recommendations
from the Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Violence Against
Women Task Group
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
NOTED the comments from Councillor Donnelly-Jackson (as Chair of the Task Group) outlining the work undertaken by the Violence Against Women Scrutiny Task Group in support of the recommendations being presented for consideration and Executive response. In thanking all those involved in the Task Group review, Councillor Donnelly-Jackson highlighted:
· that the Task Group had made ten key recommendations, as detailed for response within Appendix 1 of the report, with specific reference made to the importance of feedback from victims and survivors being used to inform policy and service delivery and also to communication being available in accessible formats for disabled women to ensure they were able to access support;
· the comprehensive and inclusive approach towards the scrutiny review during the pandemic;
· the series of additional supporting actions identified by the Task Group designed to support delivery of their main recommendations.
Having noted the comments received and overall alignment of the recommendations made by the Task Group with the Council’s approach towards contextual safeguarding work, Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the Executive Response to the recommendations made by the Violence against Women and Girls Scrutiny Task Group, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shazia Hussain
07/12/2020 - Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure levy (NCIL) +100 K Project Approval ref: 5351 Recommendations Approved
to request that Cabinet approves the
allocation of Neighbourhood CIL (NCIL) funds for 5 community
projects from round one of the 2020/21 NCIL programme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 07/12/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the:
(1) To approved the following NCIL allocations:
· £227,272.30 for Ultra Education CIC - It Takes a Village – Black Caribbean Boys of Excellence project: Working across families, schools and communities addressing the root cause of the underachievement of Black Caribbean Boys
· £197,561.95 for Asian Women's Resource Centre(AWRC) - Revitalise Project: To refurbish the AWRC building in Harlesden so that it was inclusive, accessible, welcoming , safe and comfortable for women, girls and children to access a range of holistic support services offered under one roof.
· £197,561.95 for Mobs Ventures Ltd / Slenky Powering Change – Social, Mobile Engagement and Ethical AI Project: Developing and imbedding a digital programme aimed at engaging young people in new skills and employment that development has brought to the borough.
· £146,698.63 for EACH Counselling and Support, Strive Project: A mental health support programme for BME people to recover from the impact of Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Substance Misuse. Providing culturally sensitive Education Training Employment and counselling support.
(2) Following on from (1) above to note that the final stage in the process would involve the Grants Manager giving further scrutiny to ensure a deliverable measurable outcome analysis was completed, in conjunction with the organisation/Brent Council. This would form part of a signed funding agreement to be regularly monitored. If the outcomes were not in line with Brent Council priorities and not agreed, the funding offer may be withdrawn.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kate Lambert
23/11/2020 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5304 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
The minutes of the following Council meetings were approved as a correct record:
· Annual Council meeting on Monday 14 October 2020
· Extraordinary Council meeting on Friday 16 October 2020
23/11/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5305 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
No declarations were made at the meeting.
23/11/2020 - Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received) ref: 5306 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the announcements from the Mayor in relation to:
· Brent’s award as LGC Council of the Year
· Queen’s Birthday Honours List
· Black History Month
· Death of former Councillor Jon Mordecai, with tribute paid and a minutes silence observed during the meeting
· Nigerian Protests
· Remembrance Sunday
· LBoC No Bass Like Home event
· Petitions
23/11/2020 - Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs (if any) ref: 5307 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
(2) Councillor Kennelly to be replaced by a vacancy as substitute member of the Planning Committee.
(3) Councillor Denselow to be replaced by Councillor Saqib Butt as the Council’s nominated representative on the i4B & First Wave Housing Ltd Boards
(4) Councillor Lloyd to be replaced by a vacancy as the Council’s nominated representative on Chalkhill Community Centre
23/11/2020 - A Fairer Future Ending Poverty in Brent - Delivery Plans ref: 5314 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
Council AGREED:
(1) To note and endorse the delivery plans relating to implementation of the recommendations from Brent’s Poverty Commission, attached as Appendices 1 – 4 of the report.
(2) To refer the delivery plans in (1) above to Cabinet for formal approval.
23/11/2020 - Treasury Management 2019/20 Outturn Report ref: 5315 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
Council AGREED:
(1) To note, following its consideration by Audit & Standards Advisory Committee on 29 July 2020 and Cabinet on 7 September 2020 the 2019/20 Treasury Management outturn report, in compliance with CIPFA’s Code of Practice on Treasury Management (the Code).
(2) To note that for 2019/20 the Council had complied with its Prudential Indicators (approved by Full Council on 25 February 2019) as part of the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Capital Strategy Statement.
23/11/2020 - Annual Report from the Leader of the Council ref: 5336 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the annual report provided by the Leader of the Council on the work of the Council.
23/11/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5303 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hylton, Mahmood & R.Patel.
It was also noted that Councillor Murray had been unable to attend due to illness.
23/11/2020 - Reports from the Leader and Cabinet ref: 5334 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the verbal update provided by the Leader of the Council covering the following issues:
· Brent’s award as LGC Council of the Year, with thanks expressed to all staff and members for their ongoing support, commitment and dedication;
· the anticipated announcement as part of the Government’s Spending Review of a freeze on public sector pay and concern at the impact on staff, especially those who had led on the response to the Covid-19 pandemic;
· the success of the LBOC “No Bass Like Home” online festival in highlighting the borough’s cultural diversity and thanks to those members and officers involved in its delivery;
· the list of urgent Executive decisions taken since the last Council meeting.
23/11/2020 - Deputations (if any) ref: 5308 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the deputation received from the Chair of Harlesden Area Action seeking an update on specific progress being made towards implementation of a greener parking strategy. The deputation included specific reference to extension of the diesel surcharge to Pay & Display parking as was the case in Camden, Islington and Westminster; reducing the number of parking permits allowed per household; inclusion of motorcycles/scooters in the Pay & Display and resident permit schemes as in Kensington & Chelsea, Islington and Westminster and ensuring it was cheaper to park a bicycle than car in Brent.
In responding to the deputation, Councillor Krupa Sheth, as Lead Member for Environment, highlighted the work being undertaken to develop a new parking strategy in order to reflect the Climate Emergency Strategy and recommendations within the Air Quality Scrutiny Task Group. In terms of the specific issues highlighted, members were advised of the need to recognise the different circumstances in each of the boroughs referred to as examples and need for consideration to be given to the impact of these proposals taking account of the circumstances in Brent. As a result, not all of the measures had been identified as appropriate for the borough. Work was, however, ongoing in relation to the provision of bike hangars with officers already considering how best to minimise costs and encourage greener car ownership and more active modes of travel.
23/11/2020 - Questions from Members of the Public & Brent Youth Parliament ref: 5330 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED
1. That no questions had been submitted for response by members of the public.
2. The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Lead Member for Education, Employment and Skills to a question submitted from the Brent Youth Parliament on the Council’s commitment to supporting the inclusion of student Associate Governor roles on Secondary School Governing Bodies and to keeping the Youth Parliament updated on progress.
23/11/2020 - Urgent Business ref: 5329 Information Only
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
None.
23/11/2020 - Petitions (if any) ref: 5327 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the petition presented at the meeting by Tariq Abdul, objecting to the proposed redevelopment plans for St Raphael’s Estate and supporting, as an alternative to redevelopment, a scheme involving refurbishment and infill with limited new build.
In response to the petition, Councillor Southwood, as Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform outlined the consultation process the Council had undertaken with local residents and community organisations to date and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to community-led development. Given the technical difficulties experienced by the petitioner being able to connect to the meeting an offer was made to liaise further regarding the response provided following the meeting.
23/11/2020 - Report from the Vice-Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee ref: 5328 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the update report provided by the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee.
23/11/2020 - Report from Chairs of Scrutiny Committees ref: 5318 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
NOTED the update reports provided by the Chairs of the Community & Wellbeing and Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Responses were also provided by the relevant Scrutiny Chair on the following additional questions raised during the open session of this part of the meeting:
· Councillor Long regarding plans to scrutinise the work of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust within the borough.
· Councillors Kennelly & Maurice regarding the potential closure of Wembley Ambulance Service Station and its wider impact within the borough.
· Councillor Choudhary regarding the status of those health services within the borough that had been or continued to be restricted due to the pandemic.
23/11/2020 - Questions from the Opposition and other Non-Cabinet Members ref: 5317 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
Council noted:
1. The written and supplementary verbal response by the Lead Member for Schools, Employment & Skills to a question submitted by Councillor Sangani regarding the Council’s actions to ensure that no child went hungry over the October half-term, as well as its efforts to lobby central government to take action to avoid holiday hunger over the Christmas period.
2. The written and supplementary verbal response by the Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform to a question submitted by Councillor Hassan regarding the Council’s work to enhance fire safety protections in council homes and its support of the ‘End our Cladding Scandal’ ten-step plan.
3. The written and supplementary verbal response by the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning to a question submitted by Councillor Long regarding the roll-out of the Healthy Neighbourhoods scheme and the work undertaken to engage residents with the scheme.
4. The written and supplementary verbal response by the Lead Member for Environment to a question submitted by Councillor Maurice regarding the Council’s plans to repair faulty paving along Kingsbury High Road.
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 Kelcher regarding the Council’s response to a recent fire and incidence of violent crime in Kensal Green.
· Councillor Kennelly regarding central government’s recent decision to cut funding to organisations that deal with LGBT bullying in schools and the Council’s commitment to working with schools on anti-bullying measures.
· Councillor Choudhary regarding the lessons learned by schools during the pandemic, particularly in relation to online learning.
· Councillor Azfal regarding central government’s response to the pandemic.
· Councillor Gbajumo regarding the Council’s plans to tackle gender poverty, particularly period poverty.
· Councillor Daly regarding the Council’s Public Health department’s efforts to protect residents during the pandemic.
23/11/2020 - Non Cabinet Members' Debate ref: 5313 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
The following motion was agreed as an outcome of the non-cabinet member debate:
Forward Together: Brent’s commitment to tackle racial inequalities
The Council Notes:
§ Brent is the most diverse borough in London, with a long and proud tradition of celebrating diversity and welcoming people from all backgrounds and communities to live, learn and work here.
§ Brent has the seventh highest Black community in London by numbers; with generations of unique stories of trial and unsung achievements.
§ The murder of George Floyd in the United States of America has justifiably triggered global protests against institutional racism faced by Black people, including here in the United Kingdom.
§ That alongside this monstrous act of police brutality, the world is looking on with growing alarm at the ongoing situation in Nigeria, in which peaceful protestors, campaigning for change – are being killed by security forces.
§ That these global protests have come alongside all the inequalities faced by Black people, in the wake of the devastatingly disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities in Britain and other parts of the world.
§ That it is clear that this impact has been made far worse by the structural inequalities Black people face when it comes to health, education and housing.
§ The welcome commitment to embed equality and diversity in all the activities the council undertakes through the ten point Brent Black Community Action Plan.
This Council believes:
§ That Black Lives Matter.
§ That George Floyd’s murder must be a catalyst for permanent change both at home and overseas.
§ That no institution can absolve itself of the responsibility to do more to tackle racial inequalities.
§ That there is no place for racism, anti-Semitism, islamophobia or any form of xenophobia or bigotry anywhere in our democracy.
§ That language is a powerful tool for inspiration and change, as well as oppression and ignorance and must be used wisely and respectfully.
§ That it is vital all efforts are taken to understand the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities in Brent and that we should work with all relevant stakeholders to mitigate the impact now and into the future.
This Council Resolves:
§ To show continued leadership in the campaign to rid our city and world of racism.
§ To continue working to achieve the ten point Brent Black Community Action Plan, which includes tackling health inequalities, developing community spaces that will be run and managed by members of the community and an internal review of processes in the council.
§ That the work of elected representatives in this chamber, must play a substantive and public role in ensuring racism and discrimination are challenged and eradicated at all levels.
§ To continually seek the views of our diverse communities across Brent on the issues arising from the Black Lives Matter protests.
§ To call on the government to fully uphold the protections contained in the Equality Act of 2010 and to implement the recommendations contained in the:
(i) Public Health England report into the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on our BAME communities;
(ii) The Lammy report
(iii) The Angiolini review
(iv) The Home Office Windrush review
(v) McGregor-Smith review
23/11/2020 - Motions ref: 5316 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 23/11/2020
Decision:
(1) The following motion submitted by the Conservative Group was rejected:
Management of Transport for London (TfL) funding
This Council is seriously concerned about the massive waste of Brent and Londoners’ hard earned money by TfL and Sadiq Khan and therefore calls for his resignation.
Through mismanagement and incompetence, TfL is virtually bankrupt. Twice Sadiq Khan has gone to the Government cap in hand begging for bailouts, and the UK taxpayer has already given him £3.3bn in bailouts this year so far.
Since Sadiq Khan won the Mayoralty in 2016, TfL’s debts have gone from bad to worse, rising to £11.7bn, and this was pre-covid!
These include:
· £640m to subsidise tourist travel;
· £1.59Bn debt interest;
· £5.25Bn due to Crossrail delays;
· £45m spent on service contracts including £24m to provide taxis for TFL staff. I thought the mayor was encouraging people to walk, cycle or take buses and trains;
· £828m spent on pension overpayments;
· Over 100 extra staff being paid over £100,000 per annum.
In order to attempt to recoup this wasted money, Sadiq Khan has increased the Congestion Charge to £15 per day every day until 10pm, hitting thousands of people and businesses, including those in Brent, very hard.
Sadiq Khan tells us that he’s managed to resist the Government’s demands to extend the Congestion Charge to the North and South Circular Roads, but fails to tell people that the Government never made those demands in the first place.
Of course he does not want an extension to the Congestion Charge. There is an election next year.
But make no mistake; if Sadiq Khan is re-elected, then it is very likely that he WILL extend the Congestion Charge. He needs the money to fund his incompetence and his main source of income is milking the poor hapless motorist.
Sadiq Khan blames Covid for the loss of revenue but conveniently fails to inform people that the Government would cover that loss. What the Government will not cover is money lost through waste and incompetence.
This Council therefore believes that Sadiq Khan is not a fit and proper person to be in charge of London’s Transport network and calls on him not only to resign but also to stop using motorists, including those from within Brent, to fund TfL.
Councillors Colwill, Kansagra and Maurice voted in favour of the above motion.
Councillor Georgiou abstained and all other members present at the meeting voted against the above motion.
(2) Having rejected an amendment moved by the Conservative Group at the meeting, the following Motion submitted by the Labour Group was approved:
Green Economic Recovery
The Council Notes:
· That in Brentwe face a looming jobs and climate emergency.
· That unemployment in Brent has increased by at least 3,000 people in the period between June 2019 and 2020.
· Nationally there has been over a million jobs lost due to Covid-19; with the Bank of England estimating this will rise to 2.6 million people out of work.
· Earlier this year in Brent Central, nearly half of all our workers were furloughed – the highest proportion in the United Kingdom.
· That before the pandemic, the poverty rate in Brent was 33% higher than the average; with an unemployment rate 6% higher than the national average.
· The work of the Poverty Commission in Brent has highlighted that far too many of our constituents are reliant upon informal and unstable employment – compounded now by a looming jobs crisis.
· The latest U-turn by the Government to extend the furlough scheme until Marchwill come too little too late for many of our residents now out of work.
The Council welcomes this Labour administration’s continued commitment to:
· Support our existing and new businesses to survive in the short term and adapt and thrive in the new post-Covid economy.
· Support residents into employment pathways, through an award-winning council-run jobs brokerage service, Brent Works; aiding over 1,000 residents with employment advice, since lockdown began.
· Enable our residents to unlock their potential through upskilling, reskilling, training provision and apprenticeships through our very own adult education college, Brent Start which regularly provides education and training to around 2,500 learners a year.
· Create a skills system responsive to the needs of the future by expanding the range of courses offered by Brent Start, through a £43m investment at Morland Gardens to develop a state-of-the-art education centre, council homes and affordable workspace.
· Working in partnership with our anchor institutions and major employers to use our supply chains and spending power to unlock social value in our procurement processes.
· End low pay - as a big local employer we’ve led by example and have been accredited as a London Living Wage Employer for seven years in a row since 2013.
This Council believes in a Green economic recovery:
· Brent and its residents have powered London’s success story as a global city for decades – our borough is home to people with aspiration, ambition and the ideal that if you work hard, your children will have a better future.
· The Government must provide support to Brent to help us rebuild our local economy and help tackle the climate emergency.
· An international comparison of green stimulus packages suggests that the UK has fallen behind many other advanced economies, which are taking the climate and ecological challenge more seriously.
· The Government’s own advisory body, the Committee on Climate Change, has made clear, we are not on track to meet our net zero 2050 target.
· Many manufacturers and construction businesses have been at the forefront of the transition to the low-carbon, green economy of the future; and others are keen to engage in that transition, but currently lack the levers to do so. It has been estimated that to meet the net zero target, sectors such as steel and cement will need to reduce emissions by 94% and 93% respectively, by 2040.
· It's time for a bold and ambitious plan to deliver thousands of jobs in Brent which can also tackle the climate crisis. We can harness the opportunities for green growth and the technologies of the future – but only if the Government makes the right decisions and works with Brent to recover jobs, retrain workers and rebuild businesses.
· With looming unemployment, the right thing to do for our economy is to invest in the jobs of the future now.
This Council Resolves:
· To call on the government to support a green economic recovery and with the help of British industry, accelerate energy retrofitting programmes - creating jobs, making homes warmer, reducing bills, and driving down emissions.
· To call on the government to fund a green economic recovery that would leave no worker behind, supporting them to build on their skills through existing programmes like Brent Start and equip our workers with the skills for our future economy.
· To reaffirm our commitment to the interlinked efforts of the council, aimed at improving the prosperity of our communities; from the work of Poverty Commission, the Brent Black Community Action Plan, the Climate Emergency strategy and the Keep Brent Working campaign.
· To request that the Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills write to Government to call for:
Ø A commitment to a major investment package in employment and skills support alongside the furlough scheme; and raise the wage floor for furloughed workers so nobody is left facing poverty during this difficult period.
Ø An urgent re-think on plans to withdraw the £20 per week boost to Universal Credit, which has been a lifeline to many Brent residents out of work during the pandemic.
Councillors Colwill, Kansagra and Maurice abstained from voting on the above motion.
(3) Having rejected an amendment moved by the Conservative Group at the meeting, the following Motion submitted by the Labour Group was approved:
Thank you to our Keyworkers
This Council celebrates:
· The resilience and resourcefulness of Brent Council staff in responding to the challenges posed by a global pandemic, stepping in as the fourth emergency service to support the most vulnerable in our communities.
· That testament to the tireless work of our staff both before and during this pandemic, the Local Government Chronicle awarded this organisation ‘Council of the Year for 2020 – highlighting the council’s ability to ‘convene communities’ as ‘an antidote to today’s fractured society’.
· The enormous and continuing contribution of our entire family of essential keyworkers either employed or residing in Brent.
· That keyworkers on the frontline – from NHS colleagues, our social care heroes, Transport for London staff, our school teams, council officers, contractors, emergency services, refuse collectors, parking officers, and our retail workers keeping essential services open – have all made personal sacrifices without parallel; for the betterment of our borough.
· That communities across Brent have come together in a rousing display of solidarity to support their fellow residents. This network of mutual aid groups, our voluntary organisations, foodbanks, local businesses and faith groups – they have shown true leadership when it has been found wanting in the corridors of power.
This Council believes:
We join the Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer in his declaration that:
· We can see so clearly now who the key workers really are.
· When we get through this it will be because of the hard work and bravery of every key worker as they took on this virus and kept our country going.
· For too long they have been taken for granted and poorly paid. They were last and now they should be first.
· In their courage and their sacrifice and their bravery, we can see a better future.
This Council resolves:
· To convey this Chamber’s collectivedebt of gratitude to all of our keyworkers and recognise the personal sacrifices made in our borough’s hour of need.
· To do all we can to stand up and speak up for our key workers throughout the continuing pandemic.
· To call on the Government to recognise this moment of opportunity to thank all workers across the public sector, in deeds and not just words – by committing to a sector wide pay rise, acknowledging the vital services that keyworkers sustain and accounting for the decade of real-terms pay cuts since austerity began in 2010.
· To call on the Government to commit to giving the councils a funding package at the Spending Review that puts our essential services on long-term sustainable financial footing. This includes the urgent need for the Government to make good on the promise of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to fund the cost of ‘whatever it takes’ to tackle the pandemic.
Councillors Colwill, Kansagra and Maurice abstained from voting on the above motion.
08/07/2020 - Application for New Premises Licence by Lidl Great Britain Ltd for the premises known as Lidl, Minavil House, Ealing Road, Alperton, HA0 4EL, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5331 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 08/07/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 08/07/2020
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
Licensable Activities: The sale and supply of alcohol from 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday and to remain open from 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
08/07/2020 - Application for an Adult Gaming Centre by Future Leisure Ltd for the premises known as 141 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7HT, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5340 For Determination
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 08/07/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 08/07/2020
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
17/01/2020 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Way2Save Harlesden Limited for the premises known as Way2Save, 37-41 High Street, NW10, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5339 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 17/01/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 17/01/2020
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
17/01/2020 - Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Keseven Prathipkumar for the premises known as Taste of Ceylon, 32 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TL, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5338 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 17/01/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 17/01/2020
Decision:
Granted
24/11/2020 - Application for an Adult Gaming Centre by Silvertime Amusements Ltd for the premises known as 5 - 6 Park Parade, Harlesden, NW10 4JH, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5337 For Determination
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 24/11/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 24/11/2020
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
Granted with default trading hours: 24hrs a day Monday to Sunday
24/09/2020 - Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Blue Ginger Bar and Restaurant Ltd for the premises known as Blue Zenzer, 280 Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3TZ, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5170 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 24/09/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 24/09/2020
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
Changes to the layout of the lower ground floor and upper ground floor
24/09/2020 - Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by Kamika Samuel for the premises known as Vybz Bar, 1 Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5335 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 24/09/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 24/09/2020
Decision:
Application withdrawn
13/08/2020 - Application for New Premises Licence by Nishanthan Jebaranjan for the premises known as Nishco Food & Wine, 319 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BA, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5333 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 13/08/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 13/08/2020
Decision:
Application Refused
13/08/2020 - Application for a New Premises Licence by E and E Mini Market Limited for the premises known as Peaco Express Market, 4 Library Parade, Craven Park Road, NW10 8SG, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5332 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 13/08/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 13/08/2020
Decision:
Application Refused
04/06/2020 - Application for New Premises Licence by Mr Harshilkumar Patel for the premises known as Panav Food & Wine, 804 Harrow Road, Sudbury, HA0 3EL, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5324 For Determination
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/06/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 04/06/2020
Decision:
Refused
04/06/2020 - Application for New Premises Licence by Riteshkumar Chimanbhai Patel for the premises known as D & M Food & Wine, 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road, NW6 6HT, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5323 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/06/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 04/06/2020
Decision:
Granted with reduced hours
26/11/2020 - 20/0967 Wembley Park Station Car Park and Train Crew Centre, Brook Avenue, Wembley, HA ref: 5319 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/11/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Granted consent, subject to the Section 106 heads of terms as amended in the supplementary report, conditions and informatives as set out in the committee report and subject to the Stage 2 referral of the application to the Mayor of London.
Wards affected: Preston;
26/11/2020 - 20/2473 6 and 6A Coombe Road, London, NW10 0EB ref: 5320 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/11/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended subject to an amended condition 2 as set out within the supplementary report.
Wards affected: Welsh Harp;
25/02/2020 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as Woodchurch Filling Station, 242 Church Lane, NW9 8SL, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5310 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 25/02/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 25/02/2020
Decision:
Licence Revoked
25/02/2020 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as North Wembley News, 129 East Lane, HA9 7PB, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5311 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 25/02/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 25/02/2020
Decision:
Licence Revoked
25/02/2020 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as Poziomka, 30-32 High Street, NW10 4LX, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5312 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 25/02/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 25/02/2020
Decision:
Licence suspended for 1 month
03/02/2020 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Eclipse Pizzeria & Club Ltd for the premises known as Eclipse Pizzeria, 212 High Street, Harlesden, NW10 4SY, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5309 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 03/02/2020
Decision:
Refused
26/11/2020 - 18/2006 97 Woodcock Hill, Harrow, HA3 0JJ ref: 5321 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/11/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended within the Committee report.
Wards affected: Kenton;
26/11/2020 - 18/4777 All Units at 4-9 INC, and Garages rear of 4-9 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road, Cricklewood, London ref: 5325 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/11/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Application withdrawn from the Planning Committee meeting as the Affordable Housing offer was reverted to reflect the proposal previously considered Planning Committee.
Wards affected: Dollis Hill;
26/11/2020 - 20/0174 90 Anson Road, London, NW2 6AG ref: 5322 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/11/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Granted planning permission as recommended subject to an amended landscaping condition (8) to require details of the access to and allocation of the rear garden to ensure that upper floor flats have access to an appropriate area of outside garden space.
Wards affected: Mapesbury;
26/11/2020 - Minutes of the previous meeting - 14 October 2020 ref: 5326 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 26/11/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 26/11/2020
Effective from: 26/11/2020
Decision:
Approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 14th October 2020 as an accurate record of the meeting.