Decision details

NOTED

1.      The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action to a question submitted by Councillor Kelcher regarding the impact being created by the increase in movements of HGVs within Harlesden Town Centre and the surrounding area and work being undertaken with the Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation (ODPC) to tackle the issues being created as a result of the current weight restriction on nearby bridge in terms of available alternative access routes.

2.      The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform to a question submitted by Councillor Molloy in relation to the Council’s commitment towards supporting the Council’s for Fair Tax Declaration.

3.      The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools to a question submitted by Councillor Kennelly recognising the achievements of pupils across Brent in terms of their GCSE, AS and A Level results and ongoing support being provided in relation to securing future levels of attainment.

4.      The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care to a question submitted by Councillor Hirani regarding the measures being taken to encourage the take up of the polio booster vaccination linked to the virus being identified within wastewater sampled from Brent by the UK Health Security Agency working with the Medicines & Health Care Products Regulatory Agency (MHC).

5.      The written and supplementary verbal response provided by the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action to a question submitted by Councillor Georgiou regarding the funding, timescales and programme of delivery for Active Travel schemes across Brent including proposals to further develop cycling infrastructure working in conjunction with the Brent Cycling Campaign.

Responses were also provided by the relevant Cabinet Members on the following additional questions raised during the open session of this part of the meeting:

·                Councillor Lorber seeking to explore concerns in relation to the use of Shared Ownership as part of the Council’s package of Affordable Housing products and options.

·                Councillor Maurice regarding compliance of the current CCTV system to enforce bus lane restrictions across the borough.

·                Councillor Afzal regarding the measures being taken to secure the necessary accountability from Housing Management companies in seeking to protect renters security during the current cost of living and housing crisis.

·                Councillor Chan regarding progress implementing the School Streets initiative and engagement with schools and parents in order to ensure the success of the programme.

·                Councillor Long regarding the inspection programme and process for reporting concerns regarding the condition of yellow parking restrictions and pedestrian crossings particularly where they had been worn or were in need of replacement, given safety concerns.

·                Councillor Miller regarding delivery of infrastructure to support cycling across the borough, including safe cycle storage facilities and cycle lanes.

·                Councillor Kansagra regarding the current planning requirements in relation to the installation of cavity wall insulation.

·                Councillor Kennelly seeking assurances on the actions being taken to manage and address fire safety within the Council’s parks and open spaces following the increase in summer temperatures being experienced and recent wildfires within his ward.