Issue - meetings

This report seeks Cabinet approval to the allocation of Neighbourhood CIL (NCIL) funds for 12 community projects from round two of the 2019/20 NCIL programme.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To approve the NCIL allocation of:

(a)        £132,400 to support the building of Barn Hall and all of the activities taking place, once built, for the Small Business Incubator Company in Willesden.

(b)        £326,085 to support the Moving On Up Employment programme for Brent Council’s Moving On Up Employment Consortium across all of Brent.

(c)         £385,000 to support the expansion of the Lexi Hub for the Lexi Cinema in Kilburn and Kensal with Members recognising and commending the team of volunteers for their ongoing efforts in developing and progressing the application.

(d)        £177,910 to support the Brent goes Wild Project for the Young Brent Foundation consortium in Wembley.

(e)        £226,000 to support the Riverside Connections: Walking with Nature from Wembley Park to the Welsh Harp for Thames 21 to be delivered by Brent Council in Kingsbury and Kenton and Willesden.

(f)          £109,620 to support the building of the new Millennium Garden of Peace and Life for Direct Services to be delivered by Brent Council in Willesden.

(g)        £120,000 to support the financial support and debt management project for Advice4renters in Harlesden and Kilburn and Kensal.

(h)        £200,000 to support a mentoring and education programme targeting gang members for Access UK across all of Brent.

(i)          £395,596 to support the building of a second building for SEND pupils and the local community and families for Barham Primary School in Sudbury, Wembley.

(j)          £140,423 to support the Person Centred Advocacy Project with Casework for the Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Advice Centre (BHCAC) in Harlesden.

(k)         £105,290 to support the Inspiring Decent Work Futures (IDWF) for SEIDS Hub (Caritas Westminster) in Wembley.

(2)        To note in relation to each of the above awards that the Assistant Chief Executive, Head of Strategy and Partnerships and Grants Manager would give further scrutiny on ensuring a deliverable measurable outcome analysis was completed in conjunction with the organisation/Brent Council. This would form part of a signed funding agreement regularly monitored. If the outcomes were not in line with Brent Council priorities and not agreed, the funding offer may be withdrawn.

(3)        To note the positive impact each scheme would have on local neighbourhoods and also in addressing the Council’s key priorities across the borough with members also keen to thank the officers involved in supporting the NCIL process and residents and community groups for their ongoing support.  As part of future reports, members also requested that details be provided (for information) on schemes that had also been approved under £100k.

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning, Councillor Shama Tatler introduced the report seeking approval to the allocation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funds for 12 community projects from Round Two of the 2019/20 NCIL programme.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)      Approve the following NCIL allocations:

(a)      £132,400 to support the building of Barn Hall and all of the activities taking place, once built, for the Small Business Incubator Company in Willesden.

(b)      £326,085 to support the Moving On Up Employment programme for Brent Council’s Moving On Up Employment Consortium across all of Brent.

(c)      £385,000 to support the expansion of the Lexi Hub for the Lexi Cinema in Kilburn and Kensal with Members recognising and commending the team of volunteers for their ongoing efforts in developing and progressing the application.

(d)      £177,910 to support the Brent goes Wild Project for the Young Brent Foundation consortium in Wembley.

(e)      £226,000 to support the Riverside Connections: Walking with Nature from Wembley Park to the Welsh Harp for Thames 21 to be delivered by Brent Council in Kingsbury and Kenton and Willesden.

(f)        £109,620 to support the building of the new Millennium Garden of Peace and Life for Direct Services to be delivered by Brent Council in Willesden.

(g)      £120,000 to support the financial support and debt management project for Advice4renters in Harlesden and Kilburn and Kensal.

(h)      £200,000 to support a mentoring and education programme targeting gang members for Access UK across all of Brent.

(i)        £395,596 to support the building of a second building for SEND pupils and the local community and families for Barham Primary School in Sudbury, Wembley.

(j)        £140,423 to support the Person Centred Advocacy Project with Casework for the Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Advice Centre (BHCAC) in Harlesden.

(k)      £105,290 to support the Inspiring Decent Work Futures (IDWF) for SEIDS Hub (Caritas Westminster) in Wembley.

(2)      Note in relation to each of the above awards, that the Assistant Chief Executive, Head of Strategy and Partnerships and Grants Manager would give further scrutiny on ensuring a deliverable measurable outcome analysis was completed in conjunction with the organisation/Brent Council. This would form part of a signed funding agreement regularly monitored. If the outcomes were not in line with Brent Council priorities and not agreed, the funding offer may be withdrawn.

(3)      Note the positive impact of each scheme as a key driver of positive change in local neighbourhoods and in addressing the Council’s key priorities across the borough with members also keen to thank the officers involved in supporting the NCIL process and residents and community groups for their ongoing support.  As part of future reports, members also requested that details be provided (for information) on schemes that had also been approved under £100k.