Agenda
Venue: Conference Hall - Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ. View directions
Contact: James Kinsella, Governance Manager Tel: 020 8937 2063; Email: james.kinsella@brent.gov.uk
Note: The press and public are welcome to attend this meeting or alternatively to follow proceedings via the live webcast. The link to follow the meeting is available via the Livestreaming page on the Council and Democracy section of the Council's website or link on the front page of the published meeting agenda.
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Apologies for Absence Additional documents: |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 752 KB To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on Monday 8 July 2024.
(Agenda republished to include the 8 July 24 minutes on 18 September 2024) Additional documents: |
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Declarations of Interest Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate. Additional documents: |
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Mayor's Announcements (including any petitions received) To receive any announcements from the Mayor. Additional documents: |
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Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies and Appointment of Chairs/Vice Chairs (if any) To agree any appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies (if any) in accordance with Standing Order 30 (g). Additional documents: |
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Deputations (if any) To hear any deputations requested by members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 32.
Members are asked to note that there are no deputation(s) due to be presented at the meeting. Additional documents: |
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Questions from Members of the Public PDF 427 KB To receive and consider the question(s) submitted by the public for response by the relevant Cabinet Member, in accordance with Standing Order 33.
Members are asked to note that four public questions have been received, which have been attached to the agenda along with the written responses provided. Additional documents: |
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Petitions (if any) For Members to consider any petitions with more than 200 signatures on which a debate has been requested, in accordance with the Council’s petition rules and Standing Order 68.
Members are asked to note that the following petition is due to be presented at the meeting:
Divest for Palestine (Brent & Harrow Palestine Solidarity Campaign Lead petitioner – Sheila Guhadasan) Additional documents: |
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Following the change in procedure for dealing with Motions agreed as part of the changes to the Constitution at the Annual Council Meeting in May 2024, the debate on motions submitted to Full Council, in accordance with Standing Order 30(k) and 41 will now be undertaken at this stage of the meeting.
Members are asked to note:
· The motions submitted for debate have been attached.
· Where a motion concerns an executive function, nothing passed can be actioned until approved by the Executive or an officer with the relevant delegated power.
(Agenda republished to include the motions submitted for debate on 13 September 2024) Additional documents: |
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Annual Report on the Borough from the Leader of the Council To receive an annual report on the Borough from the Leader of the Council, in accordance with Standing Order 38. Additional documents: |
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Reports from the Leader and Cabinet PDF 19 KB 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. Additional documents: |
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Questions from the Opposition and other Non-Cabinet Members PDF 413 KB For questions to be put to members of the Cabinet by Opposition and Non-Cabinet Members in accordance with Standing Order 35.
Five advance notice questions have been received under this item, which have been attached along with the written responses provided.
Members are asked to note that this session will also include an opportunity (within the time available) for other Non-Cabinet members and the Opposition to ask questions of Cabinet Members without the need for advance notice. Additional documents: |
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Report from Chairs of Scrutiny Committees PDF 429 KB To receive reports from the Chairs of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees in accordance with Standing Order 36. The reports have been attached as follows:
13.1 Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny
(Agenda republished to include the update report from the Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committee on 18 September 2024)
13.2 Committee Community & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Members are asked to note that this session will include an opportunity (within the time available) for Non-Cabinet Members to ask questions of relevant Scrutiny Chair’s in relation to the remit of their Committees. Additional documents:
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Report from the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee PDF 240 KB To receive a report from the Vice Chair of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee updating Council on the work of the Committee, in accordance with Standing Order 37. Additional documents: |
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Non Cabinet Members' Debate PDF 220 KB To enable Non-Cabinet Members to raise an issue of relevance to Brent for debate on which notice has been provided in accordance with Standing Order 34 and to receive updates from Cabinet members, as required, on any issues previously raised.
Members are asked to note that the subject identified for debate at this meeting is as follows:
Cutting the Winter Fuel Payment
Please note: The motion submitted as the basis for this debate has been attached. Additional documents: |
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Brent Youth Justice Plan 2024-25 PDF 333 KB This report presents the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2024-25, which includes an overview of local youth justice progress, priorities and arrangements for monitoring performance.
Following its submission to the Youth Justice Board and consideration by Cabinet on 9 September 2024 Council is being asked to formally adopt the Plan. Additional documents: |
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Treasury Management Outturn Report 2023-24 PDF 360 KB To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Finance & Resources updating members on Treasury Management activity and confirming that the Council has complied with its Prudential Indicators for 2023 - 24.
Members are asked to note that this report was received and noted by the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee on 24 July 2024 and Cabinet on 9 September 2024 and has been forwarded to Council in compliance with CIPFAs Code of Practice on Treasury Management. Additional documents: |
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Urgent Business At the discretion of the Mayor to consider any urgent business, in accordance with Standing Order 37(s). Additional documents: |