Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Elly Marks, Democratic Services Officer, 020 8937 1358, Email: elly.marks@brent.gov.uk
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Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on this agenda. Minutes: None declared.
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Deputations (if any) Minutes: None.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting held on 2nd September 2009 PDF 74 KB The minutes are attached. Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the minutes of the meeting held on the 2nd September 2009 be received and approved as an accurate record.
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Matters Arising (if any) Minutes: None.
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Call-in of Executive Decisions from the Meeting of the Executive on Tuesday, 15th September 2009 None received at time of publication of the agenda. The deadline for call-ins is Tuesday, 22nd September 2009. Minutes:
Addendum to the West London Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy
Councillor Powney began the discussion by expressing a concern over the achievability of the LAA NI 192 target of reaching a 40% recycling rate for 2010-2011. In response, Councillor Van Colle, Lead Member for Environment, Planning and Culture, explained that the current performance for the borough, as set out in the executive report, was 30% and that rates tended to vary month by month. He stated that in April, June and July the council was achieving in access of 30%, yet in May it was 29%. He explained that when comparing the same months year by year, recycling rates had greatly increased. Councillor Van Colle commented that he hoped that the 40% recycling rate would be achieved but that it could not be guaranteed. He explained that the financial costs of reaching 40% were high. The cost of diversion, he stated, was over half a million because of the number of lorries which needed to be used. He explained that the Council was mostly diverting plastic and that this was not terribly economical to recycle.
Councillor Van Colle explained that the council would continue to do everything it could to encourage people to recycle, such as educating residents. Chris Whyte, Head of Environment Management, added that a piece of work which was being undertaken this year was to update the Waste Strategy. He explained that the current system used should allow the council to achieve a 35% recycling rate but could make it difficult to achieve a 40% rate. In order to reach the 40% rate he stated that a waste composition analysis would be carried out, along with the creation of a new modelling system. He explained that it was hoped that new proposals would be available middle part of next year.
Councillor Farrell asked whether there were any financial implications for not reaching the 40% target. In response, Chris Whyte explained that there could be a financial reward linked with this target, but that there would not be any financial penalties if the target was not met. Councillor Farrell requested that information, on what this possible reward entailed, be sent to all members of the committee.
Councillor Farrell raised a concern that leaves on the streets were not being put into the appropriate bag for composting. She explained that she was concerned that the reduction in the use of street care ward officers was resulting in the council carrying out less monitoring on the streets. In response, Chris Whyte explained that leaves may have been put in disposal bags and not recycling bags because the waste may be predominantly litter and therefore not recyclable. Chris Whyte informed the committee that the council was currently developing a leafing plan and that he would take note of this concern and pass it onto the relevant officers.
Modernisation of the Council’s financial management arrangements and approval for appointment of consultants
Councillor Castle welcomed Duncan McLeod, Director of Finance and Corporate ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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The List of Decisions for the meeting of the Executive that took place on Tuesday, 15th September 2009 was not available at time of publication of the agenda and will be circulated separately. Minutes: RESOLVED:-
that the Executive List of Decisions for the meeting that took place on Tuesday, 15th September 2009 be noted.
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The Future of Brent in2work and Proposed Joint Employment Venture
The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item detailing the differences between the Brent in2work and Proposed Employment Joint Venture schemes and when the Employment Joint Venture Scheme is due to start. Minutes:
The Future of Brent in2work and Proposed Joint Employment Venture
It was noted by Councillor Powney that this was a very useful and detailed briefing note.
RESOLVED:-
that the briefing note on the Future of Brent in2work and Proposed Joint Employment Venture be noted.
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Civic Centre
The Select Committee requested a briefing note providing information with regard to the future of Brent House.
To follow. Minutes:
Civic Centre
RESOLVED:-
that the briefing note on the Civic Centre be noted.
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The Forward Plan - Issue 6 (2009/10) PDF 138 KB Issue 5 of the Forward Plan (07/09/09 to 11/01/10) is attached. Issue 6 of the Forward Plan (05/10/09 to 08/02/10) will be circulated separately upon publication. Minutes: Issue 6 of the Forward Plan (05.10.09 to 08.02.10) was before members of the Select Committee. Following consideration of Issue 6 of the Forward Plan, the Select Committee made the following request:-
Printing Review Tender Results The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing information as to what type of printing would be covered, whether the tender covered all buildings and what budget savings would be aimed for. The request was made by Councillor Long. Councillor Powney also requested information as to whether it would be subject to a corporate print standard which takes into account those with sight problems.
38 Craven Park Road (BACES) – proposed disposal Members requested a briefing note on this item providing information as to whether this building had been considered as a Children’s Centre instead of Challenge House. The request was made by Councillor Long.
Future Acquisition Strategy for the Brent Transport Fleet The Select Committee requested a briefing note on this item providing information as to what the results of the consultation with users on their preferred type of vehicles were. The request was made by Councillor Long.
Cultural Strategy for Brent Members requested a briefing note on this item providing information as to what consultation had and would be taking place. The request was made by Councillor Long.
CPZ Update Councillor Powney noted that in a previous Forward Plan Select Committee it had been requested that the CPZs, which were to be included in the report, be listed in the Forward Plan.
Authority to participate in a West London collaboration procurement for residential and nursing care for adults and Authority to participate in a West London collaboration procurement for domiciliary care Members requested a briefing note on these items providing information as to what gains, aside from savings, would there be for service users and whether residential and nursing care would stay in the borough. The request was made by Councillor Long.
Extensions of the Direct Payments Support and Advice Service Contract with Penderels Trust and proposals to review the current arrangements for the service. Having noted that this contract had already been extended, members requested a briefing note providing an explanation as to what the reasons for a delay in issuing a new contract were and when this would occur. Information ensuring confirmation that tendering had taken place was also requested. The request was made by Councillor Long.
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Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Forward Plan Select Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, 11th November 2009. Minutes: It was noted that the next meeting of the Forward Plan Select Committee was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 3rd November 2009. |
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Any Other Urgent Business Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Democratic Services Manager or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 64. Minutes: None. |