Agenda and decisions
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Apologies for Absence Additional documents: Decision: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Krupa Sheth (Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action) and Rachel Crossley (Corporate Director Care Health & Wellbeing) with Claudia Brown (Director Adult Social Care) attending as her representative. |
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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: Decision: No declarations of interest were made during the meeting. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 248 KB To approve the minutes of the previous Cabinet meeting held on Monday 11 March 2024 as a correct record. Additional documents: Decision: Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 11 March 2024 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.
Eligible for Call-In: No |
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Matters Arising (if any) To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting. Additional documents: Decision: None. |
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Petitions (if any) To consider any petitions for which notice has been received, in accordance with Standing Order 66.
Members are asked to note that the following petitions are due to be presented at the meeting:
· Installation of Pelican Crossing between Kenton Road, Kenton Lane & Woodcock Hill
· Traffic calming measures and traffic restrictions on Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Green, NW10
· Academisation process Byron Court School Additional documents: Decision: 5.1 Traffic Calming Measures and Traffic Restrictions on Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Green, NW10
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Fiona Mulaisho (as Chair of the Kensal Rise Residents Association) in support of a petition containing over 250 signatures highlighting a number of safety concerns relating to the volume and speed of traffic along Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Green, NW10 and seeking additional traffic calming measures designed to improve pedestrian safety and reduce overall volumes of traffic. Drawing attention to the number of personal injury accidents recorded along the road between 2020 – 2023, Fiona Mulaisho advised that whilst welcoming the measures introduced to enhance traffic flow and road signage in the area in support of the Kensal Rise Corridor Scheme the petition was calling on the Council to conduct a more detailed local traffic review and implement additional traffic calming and safety measures along Chamberlayne Road, particularly given the proximity of two local schools in the area and in support of proposalsformulated by local residents designed to provide a practical solution to the concerns identified.
Councillor Nerva (Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care and Local Ward Councillor for Queens Park) also spoke in support of the petition and action being sought by residents to address the concerns identified. As part of the approach outlined, Councillor Nerva highlighted the need to encourage enhanced police enforcement of the existing 20mph zone in the area and also expressed support for the potential establishment of a community roadwatch scheme by local residents in the area working in partnership with the police, along with enhance signage as additional speed management initiatives. Whilst recognising that part of the area had already been included within the wider Queens Park Neighbourhood Traffic Study, Councillor Nerva advised he would also be keen to encourage the involvement of Transport for London (TfL) in a wider review of traffic and transport issues focussed on the southern part of the borough as part of a package of wider measures designed to address the concerns highlighted, including air quality.
In response, Councillor Muhammed Butt (responding as Leader of the Council on behalf of Councillor Krupa Sheth - Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action), firstly thanked Fiona Mulaisho for attending Cabinet and all those who had signed the petition for taking the time to ensure their views were represented and assured residents that the safety concerns raised had been acknowledged with the Council committed, working within available resources, to the enhancement and improvement of road safety across the borough. Given the reference to speed management and enforcement issues he also advised the concerns relating to Chamberlayne Road would be raised with the local police Safer Neighbourhood Team for further review and consideration. Whilst recognising the concerns highlighted and specific measures being sought by local residents, including the installation of speed cameras, Councillor Muhammed Butt felt it important to highlight the limited funding available to the Council to prioritise these measures given the significant reduction in funding TfL were ... view the full decision text for item 5. |
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Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) To consider any reports referred by either the Community & Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees. Additional documents: Decision: There were no items referred from either the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees. |
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EDI Strategy 2024 - 2028 PDF 314 KB This report sets out the Council’s new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) ambitions for the next four years detailing development of the new ambitions and components that complement these ambitions, including the engagement findings report, Corporate Anti-Racism Action Plan, the UNISON Anti-Racism Charter and London Local Government Anti-Racism Statement. It also outlines next steps in relation to driving the Council’s ambitions through the new EDI Board and establishing an EDI dashboard to monitor progress. Additional documents:
Decision: Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To endorse the EDI Strategy 2024-28 and Corporate Anti-Racism Action Plan (as detailed within Appendices A and B of the report).
(2) To endorse signing up to the UNISON Anti-Racism Charter and London Council Anti-Racism Statement (as detailed within paragraph 3.2.15 of the report) as tools that will further complement the Council’s ambitions and commitment around anti-racism.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 15 April 24 |
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Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum Application for Neighbourhood Forum Status PDF 250 KB This report details the responses received to the consultation undertaken on an application for Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum status and requests that Cabinet consider designation of the Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum. Additional documents:
Decision: Cabinet RESOLVED having considered the responses received to the consultation undertaken on designation of the Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum and associated officer responses, as set out in Appendix A of the report.
(1) To approve, having taken into account the material submitted in support of the application (as set out in Appendices B, C, D and E of the report) the designation of the Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 15 April 24 |
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SCIL request for a new Publicly Accessible Courtyard and new Community Centre in Wembley PDF 640 KB This report seeks Cabinet approval for the allocation of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy capital funding to deliver a new publicly accessible courtyard garden and new fully fitted out community centre, including a contribution towards lifetime maintenance costs, as part of the Council’s Wembley Housing Zone regeneration. Additional documents: Decision: Cabinet RESOLVED to approve up to £11.23m Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to deliver a new publicly accessible courtyard garden and new fully fitted out community centre, including a contribution towards lifetime maintenance costs, as part of the Council’s Wembley Housing Zone regeneration.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 15 April 24 |
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Award of 0-19 Public Health Contract (Health Visiting and School Nursing) PDF 264 KB This reports seeks Cabinet approval to the direct award of a contract in respect of Children’s Public Health 0-19 years (Health Visiting and School Nursing) with Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust pursuant to the Provider Selection Regime. Additional documents: Decision: Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To approve the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.5 of the report.
(2) To approve the direct award a contract in respect of Children’s Public Health Services 0-19 Years (Health Visiting and School Nursing) to the provider Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust for 2 years.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 15 April 24 |
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Exclusion of Press and Public No items have been identified in advance of the meeting that will require the exclusion of the press or public. Additional documents: Decision: There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public. |
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Any other urgent business Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director Democratic Services or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60. Additional documents: Decision: There were no items of urgent business. |