Decision details
High Needs Provision Capital Allocation Memorandum of Understanding
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve entering into the memorandum of understanding with the Department for Education regarding the £6,075,888.22 2026-27 High Needs provision capital allocation provided by the DfE to the Council.
Decision:
The Corporate Director Children, Young People and Community Development:
i) Approves the entering into of the Memorandum of Understanding and associated grant conditions with the Department for Education (DfE) regarding the £6,075,888.22 high needs provision capital allocation provided by the DfE to the Council.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer key decision
Parties Consulted: Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Employment and Climate Action.
Contact: Neil Martin, Head of Capital Delivery Email: neil.martin@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4203.
Publication date: 22/07/2026
Date of decision: 22/07/2026
Date comes into force if not called in: 30/07/2026
Call-in deadline date: 29/07/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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