Agenda

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.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 7 April 2026 as a correct record.

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

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)    Opposition to change of use of tennis courts in Preston Park to a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

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

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

Members are asked to confirm appointment of the following Cabinet Sub Committee for the 2026-27 Municipal Year:

Barham Park Trust Cabinet Sub Committee

Members:

Councillor M.Butt (Chair)

Councillor Grahl (Vice-Chair)

Councillor Johnson

Councillor Kelcher

Councillor Knight

Substitute Members:

Councillors Amadi, Dixon and Rubin

This report provides an update on the development of the Brent Housing Compact, a new partnership framework between the Council and Registered Providers (RPs).

This report seeks Cabinet’s approval to procure and appoint a design and delivery partner to work with Brent Council to design, develop, and deliver an outcomes-based Housing Related Support service through a Social Outcomes Contract.

This report seeks Cabinet approval for a package of investment and associated financial measures relating to Vale Farm Sports Centre and Willesden Sports Centre as well as seeking approval for 20% discretionary National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) relief in relation to Vale Farm Sports Centre and Moberly Sports Centre.

This report seeks Cabinet approval for the Council to work jointly with the London Borough of Harrow (“Harrow Council”) to undertake a joint (collaborative) procurement for the commissioning of statutory advocacy services, including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and the Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR).

This report provides a summary of the informal consultation undertaken between March and April 2026 on a proposal to expand Phoenix Arch Special School by 50 places using the Strathcona site (Strathcona Road, Wembley). The proposal to expand the school is a response to increasing demand for special school places across the borough for children who present with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) with approval being sought (taking into consideration the responses to the informal consultation) to move to a formal consultation through publication of a statutory notice to expand Phoenix Arch Special School through use of the Strathcona site.

No items have been identified in advance of the meeting that will require the exclusion of the press and 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.