Agenda and decisions

Apologies for absence were received from Kim Wright (Chief Executive) with Minesh Patel (Corporate Director Finance & Resources) acting as her representative and Rachel Crossley (Corporate Director Service Reform & Strategy) with Rhodri Rowlands (Director of Strategic Commissioning Capacity Building & Engagement) attending as her representative.

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.

No declarations of interest were made during the meeting.

To approve the minutes of the previous Cabinet meeting held on Monday 9 February 2026 as a correct record.

(Agenda republished to include the attached minutes on 6 March 2026)

Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 9 February 2026 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

None identified

To receive and consider any petitions for which notice has been provided under Standing Order 66.

Members are asked to note that the following petition is due to be presented at the meeting:

(a)    Lighting at Tiverton Green.

The supporting details on the petition have been attached, for reference.

(Members are asked to note this petition was approved for presentation following the original agenda having been published)

Councillor Muhammed Butt (as Leader of the Council) welcomed Alison Durant (as lead petitioner) to the meeting, who he advised was attending to present a petition regarding Lighting at Tiverton Green.

In thanking the Leader of the Council for the opportunity to present the petition, Alison Durant explained that Tiverton Green was a green space in the Queens Park area, directly south of Queens Park Community School, which included a range of outdoor leisure facilities as well as a children’s play area and was a well-used space providing a convenient access route for residents in the neighbourhood and for pupils attending the local school.

In outlining the concerns being raised within the petition, Alison Durant advised that whilst the space was accessible at all hours it was unlit, meaning access was in complete darkness during the winter months.  In highlighting her personal experience, members were advised that this had led to concerns being raised by parents, children and the local community in relation to safety by those seeking to use the space once daylight faded, with specific examples provided in relation to the impact on school pupils using the space as a route home after school.  As a result of the concerns highlighted and following discussion with Councillor Nerva (as a local ward councillor) she had therefore started the petition seeking the installation of lighting on paths across the Green.  This had resulted in a total of 548 signatures being obtained in support demonstrating what she felt to be the strong desire across the local community for the lighting issue to be addressed.

In outlining the basis for the support identified, Alison Durant highlighted that lighting made people feel safe which would subsequently result in more people using the Green and lead, as a wider benefit, to improvements in the health and wellbeing of the community.  It was also pointed out that a number of the pathways across the Green did not benefit from adjacent street lighting.

Whilst advocating for improved lighting, however, the petitioners had also recognised the associated cost implications as well as the need to consider the impact of lighting on the surrounding ecology and wildlife.  As a result, it was pointed out that the petitioners had been working with a lighting consultant who had identified the potential for a lighting scheme that, whilst cost effective, would also be sympathetic to the ecology and wildlife of the surrounding Green, on which they were keen to continue working with the Council in order to explore available options.

In summarising, Alison Durant advised members that the petitioners were therefore seeking to advocate for the provision of suitable, considerate lighting that would benefit the local community as well as school pupils in being able to safely access and use the Green after dark in a way that was also cost effective and appropriate for the ecology of the area. In welcoming the discussions already undertaken with councillors and Council officers, it was also suggested that the implementation of lighting in  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.

To consider any reports referred to Cabinet by either the Community & Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

There were no items referred from either the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

This report seeks approval for an Director appointment to the board of the Council’s two wholly owned housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd (i4B) and First Wave Housing Ltd (FWH).

Prior to considering the report, Cabinet noted the comments by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4B & FWH Ltd Boards) in support of the proposed appointed being recommended to the Board as a means of ensuring both Boards continued to benefit from the regeneration expertise and oversight required to guide them moving forward.

Having noted the comments and support expressed, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note that Sadie East had stood down as Director of i4B and FWH as of 31 January 2026 with Cabinet taking the opportunity to acknowledge and thank her for the contribution made to the operation of both Boards.

(2)    To approve the appointment of Jonathan Kay as a director of i4B and FWH for a period of three years effective from 16 March 2026.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

This report provides Cabinet with a final draft of the i4B Holdings Ltd (i4B) 2026-27 Business Plan and revised Service Level Agreement with the Council.

Cabinet is asked to approve the Business Plan and Service Level Agreement on behalf of the Council as Shareholder of i4B Holdings.

Cabinet noted the introductory comments made by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4B and First Wave Housing (FWH) Ltd Boards) in presenting the i4B and FWH Business Plans and strategic priorities for both companies.

In focussing on key areas of activity moving forward he highlighted the work being undertaken to improve operational performance in relation to voids and rent collection as well as to monitor and improve results relating to tenant satisfaction alongside work to address concerns around the tenant experience in some areas linked to issues such as anti-social behaviour.

In terms of strategic priorities, he advised members on the more streamlined approach being adopted in relation to the focus on key objectives relating to Tenant Satisfaction and operational performance in relation to voids and rent collection alongside work in seeking to maximise the Boards contribution to the Council’s wider priorities, with a specific focus in supporting the work being undertaken to tackle the demand for housing.  This included work being undertaken to identify workstreams over the coming year aiming to increase level of stock involving a wider range of options such as utilisation of commercial property (supported through grant provision available to Register Providers) alongside support for the delivery of Supported Exempt Accommodation through FWH Ltd.

In recognising the challenges outlined alongside current performance and welcoming the approach adopted in relation to the strategic priorities identified by i4B, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve the 2026-27 i4B Holdings Ltd Business Plan and financial model as Shareholder of the Company.

(2)    To approve the 2026-27 Service Level Agreement between i4B Holdings Ltd and the Council.

(3)    To delegate authority for the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to approve the terms for the enforcement of key performance indicators in relevant SLAs to allow the i4B Board to implement.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

This report provides Cabinet with a final draft of the First Wave Housing Ltd (FWH) 2026 – 27 Business Plan and revised Service Level Agreement with the Council.

Cabinet is asked to approve the Business Plan and Service Level Agreement on behalf of the Council as Guarantor of First Wave Housing

Having noted the introductory comments made by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4B and First Wave Housing (FWH) Ltd Boards) under the previous item, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve the 2026-27 First Wave Housing Ltd Business Plan and financial model as Guarantor of the Company.

(2)    To approvethe 2026-27 Service Level Agreement between First Wave Housing Ltd and the Council.

(3)    To delegate authority for the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to agree the terms for the enforcement of key performance indicators in relevant SLAs to allow the FWH Board to implement.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

Following the Government’s announcement about the establishment of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to replace the Household Support Fund (HSF) and Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP), this report sets out the Council’s proposed approach to use and allocation of the CRF focusing on the provision of crisis support and the strengthening of resilience within local communities.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note the confirmation that Brent Council would receive a grant of £7.8m from the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) that was strictly ring-fenced and could only be used for the purposes set out within the fund to support households and communities experiencing financial hardship.

(2)    To approve the proposed approach for allocating and distributing the CRF as set out in paragraphs 7.0 – 7.24 of the report.

(3)    To note and approve that the Corporate Director for Residents & Housing Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Customer Experience, Resident Support and Culture would establish such detailed criteria as may be necessary to enable appropriate allocation of funding in accordance with (2) above and thereafter amend the eligibility criteria during the life time of this scheme. if necessary, for the reasons detailed in the report.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

This report seeks Cabinet’s approval to Brent Council’s new Procurement Strategy 2026 – 2030.  The Strategy sets out the guiding principles and priorities for procurement activity in Brent, and how the Council will use its spending power to deliver value for Brent’s residents and communities.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the Procurement Strategy 2026 – 2030 as detailed within the report.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

The purpose of this report is to set out the Council’s performance position for Q3 2025-26, using the Borough Plan performance scorecard.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note the Borough Plan 2025-26 performance reporting for Q3 as set out in section 3 and Appendix A of the report.

(2)    To note the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and agree the remedial actions on strategic risks identified as appropriate alongside the challenge on progress being provided with responsible officers as necessary.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

This report seeks approval to the direct award of a contract in respect of the Children’s Public Health Services (0-19 years), Health Visiting and School Nursing, which also includes the child weight management service for children aged 0-5 years.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the direct award of a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C to Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust for the provision of the Children’s Public Health Services (0-19 years) Health Visiting and School Nursing for 23 months commencing 1 May 2026 to 31^st March 2028.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

Members are asked to note that, following publication of the agenda, this report has now been withdrawn from consideration at the meeting.

(Notice about withdrawal of the report provided on 4 March 2026)

This item was withdrawn in advance of the meeting for consideration on the agenda.

This report seeks approval for a delegation to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood & Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement, to authorise the award of contracts for the transportation and reprocessing of co-mingled and paper and card recycling materials.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood & Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement to authorise the West London Waste Authority (WLWA) to award the following contracts:

(a)    award the contract for Lot 1 for the Transportation and Reprocessing of Co-mingled Recycling Materials for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to four (4) additional years, exercised in two (2) extension periods of two (2) years each (on a 3+2+2 basis).

(b)    award the contract for Lot 2 for Reprocessing of Paper & Card for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to four (4) additional years, exercised in two (2) extension periods of two (2) years each (on a 3+2+2 basis).

(2)    To note that a Memorandum of Understanding with the West London Waste Authority and the London Borough of Ealing would be entered into to cover the respective obligations of the parties in relation to the contractual arrangements and processing of payments.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

This report seeks approval to the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars/nests and the management and maintenance of our current bike hangars/nests.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars/nests and the management and maintenance of our current bike hangars/nests to Lock It Safe Ltd for an initial contract period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to a further two (2) years on an annual basis in the estimated sum of £1,500,000.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

The following items are not for publication as they relate to the category of exempt information set out below, as specified under Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972:

Agenda Item 8:        i4B Business Plan 2024–25 Appendix 1(a) (Business Plan – Financial Appendix and Annexes 1- 3)

These appendices has been classified as exempt under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely: “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)"

Agenda Item 9:        FWH Business Plan 2024-25 – Appendix 1(a) (Business Plan – Financial Appendix and Annex)

These appendices has been classified as exempt under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely: “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)"

Agenda Item 17:      Authority to Award Contract for Secure Cycle Parking - Bike Hangers & Nests – Appendix 1 (List of Tenderers)

This appendix has been classified as exempt under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely: “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)"

There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director Democratic & Corporate Governance or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.

There were no items of urgent business.