Agenda and decisions

There were no apologies for absence submitted at the meeting.

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 meeting held on Monday 7 April 2025 as a correct record.

(Agenda republished to include the attached minutes on 16 May 2025)

Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 7 April 2025 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)        Use of Liddell Gardens and Doyle Gardens as a shortcut by Metroline buses between Kensal Rise & Willesden Junction bus garage.

Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Connor Woodman (as a representative of the Liddell Gardens Residents Association and residents living along Liddell Gardens, Doyle Gardens & College Road) in support of a petition containing over 50 signatures relating to concerns and the negative impact arising from changes in operation of the 28 and 187 bus routes along the streets identified and requesting that the Council intervene on behalf of residents to lobby TfL and Metroline to consider alternative solutions and rerouting of the services.

In introducing the petition, Connor Woodman highlighted the impact the changes in the 28 and 187 bus routes were having on residents along Liddell Gardens, Doyle Gardens & College Road in terms of their quality of life and property condition which, he advised, had been raised on numerous occasions via email with representative of the Council, TfL and Metroline.  Despite highlighting these issues, members were advised no action had been taken to date to alleviate the concerns outlined.

In order to support the concerns being raised, Mr Woodman advised that residents had commissioned (at their own cost) independent surveys that demonstrated the impact the change in bus routes were having locally.  The first survey, from an independent specialist (KP Acoustics) had assessed the potential impact of vibrations in terms of disruption to residents and physical damage to their properties.  This had found evidence of property damage linked to use of the roads by buses, supported by video footage taken over two 24 hour periods.  Referring to the outcome of the survey, members were advised that over a 24-hour period in April 2025 40 examples had been recorded of the vibrations caused by passing buses exceeding British Standard  BS22581 (described as being at a level at which “disruption would likely cause complaint”).  As a further concern, it was reported that on five occasions over the same period the vibrations from passing buses on Liddell Gardens had been recorded as exceeding the level at which they could be expected to cause structural damage in unreinforced buildings, which he highlighted would include all properties along the streets identified.

In referring to the second survey, Mr Woodman advised this had been commissioned to assess the perceived impact on local residents arising from the use of the roads by buses as an access route.  Based on the responses received to date, the findings had identified 64% of parents reporting that their children were being woken each night by the buses, which he highlighted would also have an effect on the each families health and wellbeing, as well as 96% of households with vulnerable residents having experienced property damage or disruption to their lives which they felt ‘powerless’ to prevent.  As specific examples, individual testimonies were provided from a 70-year-old resident, highlighting how the buses kept her awake each night as well as from the parent of a newborn baby outlining damage to their property (in the form of cracks appearing in their walls) since the services had been rerouted and the newly introduced  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.

To consider any reports referred 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 sets out proposals on the relocation of Islamia Primary School to the Gwenneth Rickus site as a 2 Form Entry school, subject to statutory consultation, from September 2027.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To note the historical context and background set out in the report.

(2)        To note that the Yusuf Islam Foundation (YIF) had issued eviction notices to its Voluntary Aided Islamia Primary School and that the future options for the school were for the school to either relocate or close.

(3)        To note the proposal to relocate Islamia Primary School to the Gwenneth Rickus site as a 2FE school, subject to statutory consultation.

(4)        To note that the Governing Board would be responsible for making the proposal through statutory consultation, with Cabinet the final decision-maker.

(5)        To note that if the school relocated to the Gwenneth Rickus site, the site could be transferred into the name of the YIF, who would be required to hold the site for the benefit of the Islamia Primary School. Further details in terms of ownership would be set out in a Trust Deed. This would ensure that the primary school would be protected from eviction in future.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

This report provides an update on Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding arrangements for the three-year period 2025/26 – 2027/28 along with details on the programme of transport schemes and measures approved by Transport for London (TfL) to be implemented by the Council up to 31 March 2028.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To note the LIP funding position and programme delivery arrangements for the three-year period 2025/26 – 2027/28.

(2)        To approve the LIP Delivery Plan for 2025/26 – 2027/28 and programme delivery arrangements detailed within the report and:

(a)        Give approval for to the Head of Healthy Streets & Parking to deliver this programme of schemes and initiatives using the allocated budgets and resources available.

(b)        Authorise the Head of Healthy Streets & Parking to undertake any necessary statutory and non-statutory consultations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm & Enforcement, and to consider any objections or representations regarding the proposed schemes.

(c)         Delegate authority to the Head of Healthy Streets & Parking in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement, as appropriate, to make the decision on whether to deliver the proposed schemes following consideration of the objections and representations in the consultation process. If, in the opinion of the Head of Healthy Streets & Parking that significant objections are raised, they be authorised to refer such objections to Cabinet for further consideration on whether to deliver the proposed schemes.

(d)        Authorise the Head of Healthy Streets & Parking, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement, to amend scheme allocations where necessary (e.g. pending the outcome of detailed design and consultation) within the overall LIP budget, and in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations.

(e)        Authorise the Head of Healthy Streets & Parking to deliver schemes that receive any additional in-year grant funding as approved by Transport for London, or another funding body, or funded by the Council, subject to the outcome of consultation, and to brief the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement, as appropriate

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

This report outlines a series of proposals for updating the governance strategy for the allocation and forward planning of the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL). Key measures proposed include updating the Council’s infrastructure delivery plan (which sets out the infrastructure needed to support development), streamlining delegated authority and approval processes, introducing prioritisation criteria, improving project monitoring and management, and enhancing SCIL allocation planning. The proposals also cover procedures for “Infrastructure Payments” and “Payments in Kind.”

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the proposed approach for planning, allocating and monitoring of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

This report updates on proposals for step free and other access improvements at Alperton underground station, including details of a concept design produced by Transport for London (TfL), and seeks agreement for the Council to contribute up to 50% of the costs (capped at £5 million) through the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) towards the cost of delivering these improvements.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To note the current position and next steps regarding the development of proposals for step free and other access improvements at Alperton station.

(2)        To agree that the Council makes a contribution of up to 50% of the costs, capped at £5 million of SCIL towards the cost of the improvements (in (1) above.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

This report provides an overview of the process which Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan Forum has followed in producing the draft Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan and a summary of its content. It sets out the next stages that the Plan will have to go through to become part of the development plan and seeks authority from Cabinet to undertake these actions.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve:

(1)        that the draft Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan (as set out in Appendix A of the report) be published for public consultation for a minimum of 6 weeks.

(2)        that the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property be authorised to respond to the formal public consultation on behalf of the London Borough of Brent.

(3)        in consultation with the London Borough of Camden and the Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan Forum, to appoint an independent examiner.

(4)        that following public consultation, the draft Plan and representations received are submitted for independent examination.

(5)        that following receipt of the examiner’s report, the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property be authorised to publish the Council’s decision notice, update the Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan, undertake a referendum and, subject to a majority of votes cast in favour, that the Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan is made by the Council.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

This report seeks approval for public consultation on the Draft Brent Tree Strategy document.

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)        To approve consultation on the Draft Brent Tree Strategy document as set out in Appendix A of the report.

(2)        To delegate consideration of the consultation responses, any necessary changes and the decision to adopt the final Brent Tree Strategy to the Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

This report seeks approval to the proposed sale by the Council of a converted dwelling house at 1a-1d Greenhill Park, Harlesden, NW10 9AE (the “Property”) to First Wave Housing Ltd which is part of the Council’s Housing Revenue Account housing stock and is now vacated.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To approve the sale by the Council of a converted dwelling house at 1a-1d Greenhill Park, Harlesden, NW10 9AE to First Wave Housing Ltd.

(2)        To note that the purchase had been approved by First Wave Housing Ltd Board who were willing to proceed at the valuation price of £1.45m and would cover the costs of refurbishment following acquisition.

(3)        To note that Brent Legal would deal with the sale and the purchase of the Property and there would be separate lawyers acting for the Council and for First Wave Housing Ltd (subject to the Board of First Wave Housing approving the arrangement). Brent Legal would also deal with the funding and loan documents regarding the loan of £1.45m by the council to First Wave Housing Ltd.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 27 May 25

The following item(s) 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 7:     Future of Islamia Primary School - Appendix 1 (Additional legal considerations)

This appendix has been classified as exempt under Paragraph 5 of Part 1 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely: “Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.”

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 and Corporate Governance or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.

There were no items of urgent business.