Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Leader of the Council in accordance with Standing Order 31 providing an update on any key or significant issues arising from any matter within the responsibility of the Cabinet.

To receive a report from the Leader of the Council in accordance with Standing Order 31 providing an update on any key or significant issues arising from any matter within the responsibility of the Cabinet.

The Mayor then invited Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, to introduce the report updating members on the work being undertaken across each Cabinet portfolioin order to provide ongoing support and services to meet the needs of residents across the borough.

Following on from his Annual Report the opportunity was taken to remind members of the work being undertaken across all Cabinet portfolios, within the challenging nature of the ongoing financial pressures faced, to ensure the Council able to continue supporting and safeguarding local residents in line with the Council’s core strategic priorities.

As part of the update, members were also asked to note that no Executive decisions had been taken under the Council’s urgency procedures, since the previous update provided for the Council meeting in July.

The Mayor thanked the Leader for the report and it was RESOLVED to formally note the update provided.

To receive a report from the Leader of the Council in accordance with Standing Order 31 providing an update on any key or significant issues arising from any matter within the responsibility of the Cabinet.

The Mayor then invited Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, to introduce the report updating members on the work being undertaken across each Cabinet portfolio in order to provide ongoing support and services to meet the needs of residents across the borough.

Following on from approval of the motion outlining the Council’s commitment to work with the new government, the opportunity was taken to remind members of the work already being undertaken in this respect and to deliver for Brent.  This included lobbying for a fairer funding formula and financial settlement for local government, the development of further employment and skills opportunities, the measures being taken to enhance community safety and tackle anti-social behaviour, the ongoing support being provided for schools and young people and (working in partnership with local providers) the delivery of health services and adult and children social care; the provision of financial support for those residents most in need through the Resident Support Fund, work to address the climate emergency and manage the public realm along with the Council’s heritage assets whilst also seeking to deliver an extensive programme of regeneration and growth across the borough, including the provision of affordable and social housing.  As such he felt the Council, in line with its  core strategic priorities was well placed to continue working to take advantage of any opportunities identified to strengthen Brent’s voice on the national stage.

As part of the update, members were also asked to note that no Executive decisions had been taken under the Council’s urgency procedures, since the previous update provided for the Council meeting in July.

The Mayor thanked the Leader for the report and it was RESOLVED to formally note the update provided.