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 hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meetings as a correct record:

(a)  Wednesday 16 July 2025

(b)  Tuesday 2 September 2025

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

To provide an update on the changes to the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee’s work programme.

This report sets out the financial forecast for the General Fund revenue budget, the Housing Revenue Account, the Dedicated Schools Grant and the Capital Programme, as at Quarter 2 2025/26.

This report provides an update on the development and support of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Brent.  The report provides information on the sector, current VCSE and community grant funding and capacity building support.

This report sets out the case for a new approach to social value, rooted in national policy developments and Brent’s local priorities. It proposes a shift from a narrow, procurement-only focus to a whole-council, place-based model that embeds social value in all areas of the council’s work.

This report provides an update on the developments following the Procurement Peer Review and the established Procurement Improvement Programme, emerging Procurement Strategy and opportunities arising from adopting a new definition of “local” suppliers and engagement of Brent businesses.

To present the findings and recommendations of the Kerbside Management Scrutiny Task Group, following its review of how kerbside space in Brent could be more effectively utilised to support sustainable and inclusive travel, enhance public spaces, and deliver equitable community benefits and environmental outcomes.

This report presents the scrutiny recommendations tracker for review by the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee.

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