Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the 2012 Games and progress to date in ensuring successful delivery within Brent.

(i)         that the progress being made on delivery of a successful Olympics in the Borough be noted;

(ii)        that agreement be given to Brent providing mutual aid as appropriate to other boroughs once position is clarified;

(iii)       that services work closely with Police and health professionals to deliver safe events within the borough;

(iv)       that it be noted that it has been agreed to allow staff affected by the 2012/13 leave restrictions, the ability to sell 10 days annual leave back to the council during 2012/13.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor John (Chair) introduced the report from the Chief Executive which provided an update on the 2012 Games and progress to date in ensuring successful delivery within Brent. She outlined the events that would be taking place in the borough and referred to the careful planning that was on-going involving all services. Partner agencies were also involved in ensuring the safety and security of the Olympic Route Network. Councillor John assured that Brent’s activities would be well run.

RESOLVED:-

(i)         that the progress being made on delivery of a successful Olympics in the Borough be noted;

(ii)        that agreement be given to Brent providing mutual aid as appropriate to other boroughs once the position was clarified;

(iii)       that services work closely with Police and health professionals to deliver safe events within the borough;

(iv)       that it be noted that it has been agreed to allow staff affected by the 2012/13 leave restrictions, the ability to sell 10 days annual leave back to the council during 2012/13.